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

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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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Posted by Mave | February 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 02, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Great criminal defense attorney

I have never been in any legal trouble in my life, but the week before I moved across the country I was charged with a rather absurd charge. I frantically contacted Stephen and he was able to meet with me the next day. He explained the process and all potential outcomes and answered all of my questio...ns. His team helped calm my nerves and promised to do everything they could to make sure I didn't lose my job because of this issue. Stephen and his team represented me in court so I did not have to worry about traveling back to California for any of the court dates. During each step of the process I was informed what happened and what was next. If I had a question or concern I could always reach either Stephen or one of his associates on the phone (if I had to leave a message, they were always returned within hours). In the end, my charges were dropped and I didn't lose my job, which was Stephen's goal from our first meeting. I would definitely recommend Stephen to anyone needing legal representation.

Posted by William | January 23, 2014 | Criminal Defense

I HAD THE TRUTH AND STEPHEN BRODSKY ON MY SIDE.

I HAD THE TRUTH AND STEPHEN BRODSKY ON MY SIDE. This is my story I was arrested, falsely accused and facing ten years in prison for a crime I did not commit. In the military there is a strong emphasis of trusting the person next to you. After returning from a West-Pac deployment, I went to Mexico ...with a shipmate who I believed to be trustworthy and of good character to purchase a car from his family member. At the US Border is where my nightmare begins, the customs officer (CO) asked me a few questions and as I opened the glove box I noticed the paperwork was gone. After a lengthy inspection and a K-9 dog search I was handcuffed and locked in a small cold room. I was detained for hours before being escorted into another room. I was informed the car had over 200 pounds of Marijuana in a secret compartment. The CO was forcing me to sign a false declaration and threatened to do harm if I didn’t write the statement he wanted. The interrogation continued despite my request for an attorney. I had zero control of the situation. This was not a joke I was in serious trouble and needed help. You shouldn’t trust your life to just anyone. CALL STEPHEN BRODSKY. I was brought to federal lock up in San Diego, where I was interviewed and assigned a public defender (PD). I’ll always remember her words “You have to take a plea; I can’t get you out of this, as a matter of fact nobody can”. These were harsh words and unacceptable. I interviewed a minimum of 40 lawyers. Steve was the third attorney I spoke to, as we discussed my case Steve slapped the table and said “I need to know right now if you had any knowledge of this”. There was a 98% conviction rate for the multiple A-Felony charges I was facing. I walked into Steve’s office two weeks later and said “I made my decision and I would like you to represent me”. This was the best decision of my life. Our first day in court Steve informed the PD he was representing me and her services although appreciated was no longer required. She was angry and told me “good luck you’re going to jail”. Steve has a court room presence and aggressive disposition that’s immediately noticeable. Every employee from the receptionist to the private investigators treated me like family. I was told Steve hates losing more then he loves to win and I found nothing to disprove that statement. The government will lie to secure a conviction and in my case they withheld valuable information. One by one, witness after witness, Steve uncovered the truth and exposed the lies. I was eventually acquitted of all charges. I returned to court to witness the sentencing of my shipmate. The ADA had the audacity to say I wasn’t supposed to have hired Steve to which United States federal judge Marilyn L. Huff replied “Mr. Brodsky was hired” the ADA said “yes” Judge Huff declared “Well he did an excellent job, one of the best defenses I’ve ever had in my court room”. As stated, ALL I HAD WAS THE TRUTH AND STEPHEN BRODSKY ON MY SIDE. Should you find yourself in any situation concerning the law take some sound advice from someone who experienced it, You need help, you need a lawyer, the government does not have your best interest. It’ll be the scariest time of your life. Steve’s words still echo in my ears “There are many innocent people in jail, but, you won’t be one of them”. Truth be told Stephen Brodsky saved my life. I am the owner of a successful business, married, and retired from the Navy. I stay in touch with Steve and I’m proud and honored to call him a friend. Thank you for reading my story in regards to USA vs. William Jaffe. Sincerely Yours, William

Posted by evette | December 11, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Thank God For A Great Lawyer

I was facing a 2nd time assault charge against my husband when I never ever have so much as spoke a bad a word about him my entire life. Other attorneys wouldn't even hear me out when I came in for their "free consultation," they would listen to my story for 10 mins before rattling off some price and... an excuse on why we need to "resolve" the case. Mr. Brodsky not only spent all afternoon with me but answered every single one of my questions, worked with me on price and won, not resolved, but won my case so I wouldn't have to go to jail or get any sort of probation violation.

Posted by Alexander | March 15, 2013 | DUI & DWI

So Thankful!

I am so thankful I found Mr. Stephen Brodsky to represent me for the 1st time DUI defense. From the moment I called him which was early on a Saturday morning, he personally answered my phone call and went out of his way to meet me during the holiday season over a weekend. I was frantic and scared as ...this was my first offense and I am a working professional who has never had so much as a traffic ticket. Mr. Brodsky put me at ease immediately with his calm demeanor. He is highly knowledgable and has an amazing staff who respond promptly to call or emails and they stay in constant contact and communication with me taking much care in explaining what to expect. I never fell like I don't know what my next step is. Mr. Brodsky and his staff have guided me through this whole process with much care and consideration. I feel Mr. Brodsky and his team genuinely care. Mr. Brodsky offers 1st class services and I would highly recommend him to any of my family, friends or anyone in need of a top notch defense team.

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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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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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