Stephan J Dobrinsky

Stephan J Dobrinsky

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 11 years

Litigation Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense

110 SE 6th St Fl 17, Fort Lauderdale, FL

About Stephan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 11 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2014

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Meltzer & Bell, P.A.

110 SE 6th St Fl 17, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301-5047

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Stephan J Dobrinsky's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

50 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Drug Court Treatment Program

As I made a decision that led to meet with Stephen, I was facing up to 5 years mandatory prison time. Even though my decision making at the time was not the best, I was never made out to be the bad guy. Prior to me reaching out to Stephen, my case had been drug out for some time and I really needed S...tephen’s assistance. With Stephen’s professional and expert help, he was able to enroll me in the Drug Court Treatment Program and within 6 months time my case was DISMISSED. I am very thankful for all the support and guidance that Stephen gave me throughout the process. There was no better feeling than hearing my name being called and it ending with Case Dismissed. Thank you again Stephen. You are the very best of the best. Highly recommended to anyone who is need of any legal assistance.

Posted by Elizabeth | March 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional legal guidance and support provided throughout my case!

Stephan is an outstanding attorney and a deeply compassionate individual. My situation was notably complex, involving multiple states and sensitive matters regarding both myself and my child. He navigated these complexities with great skill, maintained clear communication, and thoroughly addressed ev...ery concern I raised. I truly appreciate the respect and lack of judgment he showed us during this difficult process. His legal expertise and interpersonal skills gave me the confidence I needed to manage this matter effectively. I was particularly impressed by your ability to discern exactly when to continue negotiations and when a fair resolution had been reached. His invaluable advice led to a successful outcome and helped me feel empowered during an otherwise overwhelming time. I would highly recommend Stephan Dobrinsky to anyone in need of legal representation. Thank you again for everything!

Posted by Ingrid T | March 8, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Stephan Dobrinsky is the best

I recommend attorney Dobrinsky to everyone I know now. He is a knowledgeable and dedicated criminal defense attorney who truly cares about his clients. He handled my case with professionalism and kept me informed throughout the entire process. His guidance and experience made a difficult situatio...n much easier to navigate. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone in need of a reliable defense attorney.

Posted by Adriana | March 4, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best of the best

Stephan Dobrinsky is an excellent criminal defense attorney who truly cares about his clients. He handled a personal matter for me with professionalism, knowledge, and dedication. Throughout the entire process, he was responsive, honest, and made sure I understood every step. His experience and co...nfidence made a very stressful situation much easier to navigate. I’m incredibly grateful for his help and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a strong and reliable criminal defense attorney.

Posted by Denise | January 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hes an excellent attorney

I highly recommend hiring Stephan Dobrinsky as your attorney. He is an excellent ,very professional and goes above and beyond to protect his clients .

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Stephan J Dobrinsky's Lawyer Endorsements

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Connie Kaplan

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It is rare to see an attorney not only committed to the client's case, but to the overall impact the case could have on their life, future, and immigration status. He communicates very well, and knows when the client needs to engage counsel for non-criminal advice. A pleasure to work with!"

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David Goudreau

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great attorney. Always a pleasure to work on cases together."

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Lindsay Lawrence Chase

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Me. Dobrinsky is a very intelligent and hard working lawyer. He always goes above and beyond to research issues and get the best outcome for his clients. With Mr. Dobrinsky’s knowledge of the law and talent, you are in good hands!"

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Manuel "Manny" Serra-Jovenich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Stephan was a stellar Public Defender in Broward County - he truly cared for his clients and provided them with great representation. I would feel comfortable with Stephan on my case or referring him a case."

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Rachel Newman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Justin Duran

Criminal defense lawyer

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Manuel "Manny" Serra-Jovenich

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Lindsay Lawrence Chase

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Book Award- Trial Practice Class, University of Florida Levin College of Law

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Meltzer & Bell, P.A.

2016 - 2019

Assistant Public Defender, Broward County Public Defender's Office

2014 - 2016

Associate- Insurance Defense, Bronstein & Carmona, PA

2013 - 2013

Certified Legal Intern, Alachua County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Broward County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Possession of Cannabis

The State Attorney’s Office dismissed the case pre-hearing.

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Education

2014

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2011

University of Maryland, College Park

BA

Languages

English

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