Steven Jay Brody

Steve was hired onto my case a couple of months after my initial involvement in the child welfare system... my only regret was waiting the month or two to bring him on to my case. Although he was hired to represent me, he worked hand-in-hand with my husband's legal counsel; never losing sight of the ...ultimate goal of family reunification. Our case was messy, but Steve guided us every step of the way. Would never consider using anybody else in the juvenile/ family system. He's an absolute gem!

“I hired Mr. Brandner to help me with an order of protection filed against me by a close family member. He came highly recommended and did not disappoint. He sat with me on Zoom for over 2 hours just waiting for the judge to start our hearing! Mr. Brandner showed that the other side had no case, and ...so the judge dismissed the case without me even needing to put on a defense or any evidence. He was flexible, patient, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. If you need help on your restraining order, call Tim and Steve.”

I am a single father of two children ages 13 and 9. Their mother is not involved. On Sunday night DCFS took protective custody of them which prevented me from seeing them. I was scared and did not know what to do. I initially saw Mr. Brody on a Monday at 4:00 P.M., the same day I called his offic...e. He calmed me down as much as anyone could. I could tell he was confident. The next morning we appeared in court when we were first provided a stack of documents and reports. Mr. Brody had the matter continued to Wednesday, the very next morning thereby giving him time to review the paperwork. We went to hearing on Wednesday morning and he was on fire. He knew exactly what was in the reports, and thoroughly discredited the DCFS case worker on the stand. The judge immediately returned my children to my care. He is one BAD dude that does not mess around in the courtroom.

I hired Steve to handle a very difficult custody situation. Two of my three children were living with their mother who neglected both their medical care and schooling. One of my children has a significant medical condition that requires daily medication which he often refused to take. My ex-wife d...id not force him to take the medication which ended upon in our son being hospitalized. My ex-wife also let them miss school often because she did not want to force them to go which resulted in many failed classes. Steve took charge, filed the appropriate petitions and had a great guardian ad litem appointed. I got primary residential placement of both of my younger children who are now performing very well in school and my son with the medical condition is now taking his medication daily which has caused his health to improve dramatically. Steve’s representation was essential in removing my children from a bad situation and placing them in my care.