Stephen G. Henderson has handled over 10,000 cases, yet remains committed to compassion and individual service in his practice. Every client gets Stephen’s personal cell phone number because every client matters.
Steve grew up in Cocoa Beach and has lived in Japan, California, and Washington. A world traveler, Steve speaks fluent Japanese and uses his cross-cultural communication skills as he litigates and negotiates for his clients. Steve earned degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Seattle University School of Law, where he graduated with Honors. Steve is admitted to the Florida Bar Association, the Washington State Bar Association, Brevard County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.
He is also admitted to the Federal Court for the Middle District in Orlando, Florida. Steve lives in Brevard County with his wife and their combined family of 5 children.
He holds the distinction of being the only attorney in Brevard County to have a murder case dismissed on a Stand your Ground motion.
Languages spoken
English, Japanese
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2003 | 12/20/2020 |
WA | Inactive | 2003 | 12/23/2020 |
Legal answers | 1239 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Clients Choice Award | AVVO | 2014 |
Top Contributor | AVVO | 2014 |
Best Group Presentation | Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court | 2005 |
Honors - Cum Laude | Seattle University School of Law | 2002 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Henderson Legal Group | 2012 - Present |
President | Law Office of Stephen Henderson, P.A. | 2010 - 2012 |
Public Defender | Office Of The Public Defender | 2003 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Middle District - Federal Court | Member | 2010 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2004 - Present |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2004 - Present |
Brevard County Bar Associaiton | Attorney Member | 2003 - Present |
American Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2003 - Present |
Washngton State Bar Association | Attorney | 2003 - Present |
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Florida Bar | Attorney | 2003 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Seattle University | Enemy combatant vs. Unlawful Combatant | 2003 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Seattle University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
University of California - Los Angeles | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
Orange Coast Community College | Associate of Arts | 1989 |
Nagoya International School | N/A | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Heritage Isle | Judicial Elections | 2017 |
Hob Nob | Judicial Campaign | 2016 |
Law enforcement training | Search and Seizure | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. D.T. | All felonies dismissed. |
State v. M.C. | Aggravated battery with great bodily harm dimissed |
State v K.G. | Murder charge dismissed |
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Jason Downs, Criminal defense Attorney on May 27, 2020
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Simply one of the best. I absolutely endorse this attorney.
Fiza Syed, Federal crime Attorney on Apr 26, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Fayard, Family Attorney on Aug 15, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Marina Melman, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 12, 2016
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Excellent attorney. Outstanding reputation.
Mark Clay, Family Attorney on Aug 19, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Henderson. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I really want all people to contact him for help.
Brent Hardy, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 8, 2015
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I endorse Stephen without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and has the skills of a superb litigator.
Brian Cooke, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
James Newell, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
John Fisher, Family Attorney on Jul 4, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Intelligent and compassionate with superior communication skills.
Paul Hannaford, Criminal defense Attorney on May 13, 2015
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From Reviewing Attorney Henderson's client reviews and his contributions to Avvo, you can see that he is a excellent attorney who is deeply committed to his clients.
One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer.
Justin Schiks, Criminal defense Attorney on May 5, 2015
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Mr. Henderson is a fantastic criminal defense attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
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Stephe is a very impressive lawyer. He is knowledgeable and highly skilled. I recommend him, without any reservation.
Francine Kalish, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 9, 2015
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Steve is an experienced, highly competent attorney, with great respect among his colleagues in the community.
Michael Donnelly, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ashley Severance, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 9, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Busby, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 6, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Hard working lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Borthwick, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 31, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.