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Initially, I sought out a career in law because I wanted to try life as a trial lawyer and because I throughly enjoyed the concept of using my verbal and thinking skills to help people. When I attended Loyola Law School, I entered training as a trial advocate when selected to the Byrne Trial Advocacy team, a hotly contested position for this nationally competitive six member team. That year, our team won the competition in St. Petersburg, Florida of the National Institute of Trial Advocates' Tournament of Champoinships. That victory was the first of many national championships won by Loyola's team -- it was also where I really got the trial bug.
Since graduating from Loyola, I have been engaged in a variety of litigation practices, forcusing over the past decade primarily on Family Law.
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207 North Broadway, Suite "F", Santa Ana, CA, 92701
12 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Family
Posted by Jessica | March 06, 2012 | Family
Put my mind at ease
I was referred to Mr. D’Braunstein by a friend in regards to my family law matter. From the initial consultation he was so helpful; very clear on what my rights are and what to expect from the process. Mr. D’Braunstein was available for calls and questions, putting my mind at ease. I would highly rec...
Posted by Jill | March 05, 2012 | Family
Blessed with the best!
November 2010 I was given the opportunity to have met Mr. D'Braunstein with reguard to my seperation and plans for divorce. I was referred to him by a very good friend of mine and quite frankly, feel that I was very blessed to know that I was going to have such an amazing council to represent me thro...
Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2012 | Family
Honest, Trustworthy, Informative, Caring,
These qualities are hard to find in an Attorney, however they exist in Mr. D'Braunstein. Mr. D'Braunstein has helped me with Family Law(divorce and custody) over the years I have known him. I could call him with a question and if he didn't know the answer right then he always got back to me with an...
"I have known and worked with Steve for over 15 years. He is a skilled lawyer who works tirelessly for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is a very dedicated, hard-working and tenacious lawyer, yet civility never escapes him. He knows that in the courtroom the adversarial process identifies a "prevailing party", but outside the courtroom skilled counsel can make certain there are no "winners" or "losers". Especially in family law, where preservation of a co-parenting relationship can benefit minor children for years to come, that attitude should be the rule, not the exception."
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Intellectual property lawyer
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1996
Medal for Excellence in Advocacy, American College of Trial Lawyers
1995
Champion, Tournament of Champions, National Institute for Trial Advocacy
2002 - Present
Principal Attorney, Law Office of Steven A. D'Braunstein, f.k.a. D'Braunstein Law Group, ALC
2001 - 2002
Attorney, Enterprise Counsel Group, ALC
1999 - 2001
Legal Consultant/Executive Search Consultant, ESP Systems Professionals
1998 - 1999
Attorney, Charton, Vermes & Rovenger
2011 - Present
Calvary Christian School, Santa AnaMember, Board of Directors
2001 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2001 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
1989 - Present
The Academy of Magical Arts, "The Magic Castle," HollywoodMember
2002 - 2003
Orange County Bar AssociationCommittee Member, Lawyer Referral & Information Service
2001 - 2006
Tau Kappa EpsilonChairman, Board of Directors, Mu Xi Chapter
2006
Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1992
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Legal Answers
Does the marital settlement agreement take effect upon signing it or when the divorce is final?
12 Mar 2012
Dissolution of marriage pending?
02 Mar 2012
In CA is there any way around the dissomaster?
02 Mar 2012