Stephen R. Brodsky

Stephen R. Brodsky

4.8
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 41 years

Military law Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Military Law, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

9820 Carroll Canyon Rd, Suite 116, San Diego, CA

About Stephen

Biography

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 41 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1984

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

The Military and Veterans Law Center

9820 Carroll Canyon Rd, Suite 116, San Diego, CA, 92131

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Stephen R. Brodsky's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Domestic Violence

Posted by Mave | February 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Understanding & Very Diligent

I was looking for a good criminal defense attorney to defend me in a domestic violence case. It was a case of total misunderstanding and the cops acted totally out of context against my wife's wishes. Facing severe consequences, I consulted so many attorneys until I consulted Mr. Stepen Brodsky. Unl...ike others who sees every case/consultation as an opportunity to earn money, the most striking quality about Mr. Brodsky is that he is very understanding of my situation and took the time/effort to help me understand my legal options and how to proceed even before I was his client. I believe he doesn't measure all cases with the same yardstick which comes from his vast experience and genuine nature to help others. His approach from the onset was very efficient. He acted quickly to minimize the damage so that the case doesn't blow out of proportion. Based on our situation, he devised the best possible defense and convinced the DA to understand the truth in our case. He made sure that the DA sees our case with a different perspective as our situation was due to a total misunderstanding. One thing I want to mention here is that he never look at us (me and my wife) separately, but rather as a young couple in trouble. Even though technically he is defending only me, he always acted in the best interests of both of us, which I could defintely say is not how any other attorneys would have done. Ultimately he was able get the charges dismissed which is very important for us. We couldn't afford to have a case like that as it would have haunted us for the rest of our lives. We were very glad to have chosen Mr. Brodsky to represent us. We would forever be grateful to Mr. Stephen Brodsky. If you need a defense attorney with tremendous legal experience and compassion to help your case, look no further than Mr. Stephen Brodsky.

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2013 | Domestic Violence

Saved my Career

I am writing this review as a very grateful client whose career was saved by the timely efforts of Mr. Brodsky to gather crucial evidence of my innocence and present that evidence to the Chief of the City Attorney’s domestic violence division. First of all, Mr. Brodsky met me at a Denny’s on a Sunday... morning and sat with me for over two hours, listening to me and asking me important questions to develop my defense strategy. As a result of this first confidential consultation, Mr. Brodsky had a psychological evaluation performed in late August, 2013, and he obtained sworn statements from colleagues in my work place concerning my reputation as a non-violent person. He also presented work performance evaluations attesting to my character for honesty. Mr. Brodsky also established early rapport with my wife, and, as a result of his calm demeanor, my wife’s attitude changed 180 degrees and she decided she wanted to save our marriage. Mr. Brodsky’s timely presentation of the evaluation and other evidence to the City Attorney resulted in the rejection of all criminal charges. If not for Mr. Brodsky’s timely intervention on my behalf, I can honestly say my life, my marriage and my career would, very likely, have been compromised, if not destroyed. I cannot express my gratitude enough to this extremely competent and compassionate lawyer.

Posted by Jack | April 17, 2013 | Domestic Violence

Excellent Law Office

I recently had the pleasure of having Mr. Brodsky save my life. I was falsley accused of domestic violence against my Wife. After contacting Stephen Brodsky's office I spoke with someone right away. Mr. Brodsky and his legal team were able to take immidiate action in my case and were even able to con...vince the prosecutor not to file charges against these apparent false allegations. I was able to keep my nursing license and certifications with no action taken against me. Calling the Criminal Defense Legal Center was the smartest thing I have ever done for myself.

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

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DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 19

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jackie Abboud

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 03

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"I endorse Mr. Brodsky. Mr. Brodsky is a highly skilled criminal defense attorney with many years of experience. He is a great asset to the legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 15

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"I endorse Stephen. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Harold Garfinkel

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

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Peter Mesich

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark DeYoe

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 20

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"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. Stephen is the salt of the earth attorney in San Diego. Very hard working. Monumentally respected. Stephen Brodsky gets the job done for his clients!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

A+, Better Business Bureau

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Office of Stephen Brodsky

1983 - 1987

JAG, United States Navy Jag

Associations

2006 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2006 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI

Not Guilty

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Education

1990

Hofstra University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1984

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Adelphi University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

1986

Naval Law Review "Chappell v. Wallace: A Bivens Answer to a Political Question"

Languages

English

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