Bruce Edward Colodny

Bruce Edward Colodny

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 43 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Bernardino, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Insurance, Probate

1881 Business Center Drive, Suite 8-B, San Bernardino, CA

About Bruce

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

Defending criminal cases involving firearms, machine guns, silencers, destructive devices, “assault weapons”, use of firearms for self-defense, brandishing, concealed, negligent discharge, knives, fireworks & explosives. Restoration of gun rights.

80%
Administrative Law 10%

Representation of firearms dealers, importers and manufacturers in licensing matters with the California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms (Cal DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

10%
Insurance 5%

Life insurance claim denial and competing claims for life insurance policy benefits

5%
Probate 5%

Firearms in decedent's estates

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 43 years

State: California

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Bruce Colodny

1881 Business Center Drive, Suite 8-B, San Bernardino, CA, 92408

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Bruce Edward Colodny's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by ChrisB | October 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Over the top

Bruce, and as importantly his super efficient assistant Gina, fixed a 40 yr old black mark on my record that has plagued me since then. It took 8 months for them to poke and prod the DA and courts to seal my record and obtain a UPIN from the FBI. I was never left in the dark wondering how the process... was going. I would have gladly paid double the meagre fee he charged to get this accomplished now that I know the amount of work that was involved. Six stars

Posted by John | July 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great service

Got my gun rights back. Great experience. Highly recommend his services. Great people too.

Posted by Richard | October 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Correction of CA/FBI Rap Sheet ..Restoration of Firearm Rights

I am convinced without the extraordinary legal expertise and legacy knowledge and experience of Mr. Colodny and the equally extraordinary and tenacious perseverance and skills of Bruce's paralegal, Gina, my decades old legal history would not have been successfully corrected. Bruce and Gina were alwa...ys responsive to my inquiries, candid, compassionate, and never over promised. As exceptional as their combined legal skills are, they are both even better people. Anyone who has an issue or event that involves a firearm in any manner, would be seriously remiss not to reach out to Bruce.

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Helped me avoid jail and prison after police do illegal search and seizure.

I hired Bruce after a incident involving my neighbor made a false report about guns, Police intimidated me and only looked at me as suspect when I was not the criminal. Very serious felony charge 306205pc was reduced to misdemeanor because of Mr.Bruces communication with Judge against illegitimate DA.... If you are not a criminal and wish for a solid defense against corrupt fascist CA courts, Mental Health, DA, and police I recommend Bruce. Very professional and honest. Thank you Bruce and your assistant Gina!

Posted by Jason | July 13, 2014

Call bruce for firearms problems.

Look - I seem to have a thing for getting in trouble; I've hired far too many attorneys. A waste of space, most of them. Bruce is a fighter, and a thinker. And, he'd be a bargain at twice the price. Bruce - thanks for handling my NLIP matter. I hope we never do business again! :)

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Bruce Edward Colodny's Lawyer Endorsements

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Donald Kilmer

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. If I was in trouble with the (criminal) law, there are only 3 or 4 lawyers in the entire country I would trust with my case. Bruce Colodny is one of those lawyers."

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Rick Gazipura

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Colody is a reliable expert in gun law. He is the person that I turn to when I need advice in this nuanced, complex area of law."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Jason Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bruce for over a decade and see him as an invaluable resource. He is, by far, one of the best firearm and weapons law defense attorneys in the State of California. He is very knowledgeable, resourceful, and experienced. Bruce understands the details and nuances of the cases he is involved with; and, he is one of the most ethical lawyers I have had the pleasure to work with."

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Ton Nguyen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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George Mallett

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bruce is an intelligent thoughtful and ethical attorney. Bruce has a relentless work ethic and I would not hesitate to trust him with my case."

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Jeffrey Kent

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Not only is Bruce a top-notch defense attorney, he is one of the foremost Gun Law experts in the state of California. His knowledge of California and Federal gun laws and regulations is incredible. I associate Bruce in or consult with him on every illegal firearm case I get. I recall a case we had in Walnut Creek, California, where our client was charged with possession of a machine gun, possession of an illegal assault weapon, assault with a deadly weapon and negligent discharge of a firearm. The intial offers were for several years in state prison. Between our arguments of self-defense, and Bruce's knowledge of Gun Law, the client pled to an infraction and paid a fine! All other charges were dismissed! Bruce is as formidable a trial lawyer as he is in his knowledge of the law. Although the inland empire is his home turf, he handles cases throughout Southern California. You are lucky if you have Bruce on your side!"

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Gary Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Bruce for many years. His knowledge of the law, particularly with regard to gun law is superior. He has heart, and never gives up the fight. I have tremedous respect for him and would recommend him always."

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Donald Kilmer

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Jason Davis

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Gary Smith

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George Mallett

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Jeffrey Kent

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Education

1982

Southwestern Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Univ of California Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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