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Stephan Dobrinsky was born and raised in south Florida. For his undergraduate studies, he attended the University of Maryland where he majored in Philosophy. In 2011, he enrolled at the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida. Prior to joining Meltzer & Bell, P.A., Stephan worked as an Assistant Public Defender in Broward County for over three years, dedicating himself to the defense of indigent people charged with crimes.
Stephan has long been devoted to serving those faced with criminal charges. Even prior to receiving his juris doctorate, he worked as a Certified Legal Intern at the Alachua County Public Defender’s Office in Gainesville, Florida. He was also awarded the Book Award in 2013 for stellar performance in the Trial Practice class. The first summer of law school, Stephan was selected for a prestigious summer externship at the Federal Public Defender’s Office in the Southern District of Florida. The next summer, he served as a judicial intern with the Honorable Judge Kathleen Williams in the Federal Southern District of Florida.
After graduating from the Levin College of Law, Stephan worked in civil law before he returned to his passion and joined the Public Defender’s Office in Broward County. Due to his hard work and dedication to his clients, Stephan was quickly promoted to handling felony cases. He has worked on hundreds of criminal cases, and has addressed legal issues ranging from minor misdemeanors, DUI’s, violent felonies, property crimes, and sexual offenses. Before joining Meltzer & Bell PA., Stephan was promoted all the way up to representing clients charged with first-degree felonies, some of which cases carried a possible punishment of life in prison. Stephan prides himself on his unrelenting dedication to his work and zealous representation of his clients.
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Posted by Heather | June 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Responsive and professional
Mr. Dobrinsky was instrumental in our navigating the process of assisting a relative in a legal situation even though we live out of state. He was extremely responsive and took the time to step in on a Sunday night for a Monday morning hearing. Throughout the process, he was available, forthright and...
Posted by Tretesa | June 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Incredible Lawyer
If you are seeking a defense lawyer who is not only incredibly knowledgeable and effective but also genuinely cares about his clients, look no further than Stephan. He is a true professional, a master of his craft, and someone you can trust completely. Hiring him was, without a doubt, the best decisi...
Posted by Scott | February 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best defense attorney!!!!
I had gotten myself into a situation where I was losing all hope. I was facing some serious, life-changing DUI charges and didn't know where to turn or who to call. That is when a friend of mine gave me the name of attorney Stephan Dobrinsky of Meltzer & Bell, P.A. That was the absolute greatest phon...
Posted by Gerald | January 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Attorney
I called Stephen, and he took on my case without hesitation. I was looking bleak at first because I couldn’t find a lawyer to take on my case and the type of case it was I would have to pay before judge. That’s what I thought, but Stephen said no, you do not have to appear before judge, you just have...
Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent lawyer, always available, proactive about the case, knowledgeable, caring, compassionate, respectful
Stephan represented me on a case where I was charged with 4 felony counts of shoplifting. Within a short period of time after taking over the case, Stephan had gotten 2 counts dismissed. After some additional motions filed and court hearings, he got me a deal where of the 2 remaining counts I would g...
"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!"
"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!"
"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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2013
Book Award- Trial Practice Class, University of Florida Levin College of Law
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
2014 - Present
Broward County Bar Association
The State Attorney’s Office dismissed the case pre-hearing.
2014
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2011
BA
English