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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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Acquired: 1998
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207 North Broadway, Suite "F", Santa Ana, CA, 92701
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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Case Results
Posted by Mahboubeh | May 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Worker's Comp Lawyer
I had a case of worker's compensation and Steve helped me very efficient to settle my case. He was very supportive in every moment and helped me to get through all the steps. Thank you Steve!
Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
In a word..Awful!
I hired Steve as a divorce lawyer. To make a very long story short, he is awful. I lost my home, my retirement and have 50% custody of my children because Steve forgot to mention that my ex had been arrested numerous times. The state bar agreed with me, and on the day of the arbitration hearing, t...
Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Personal issues seemed to effect his ability
Did not stay on top my case resulting in lost opportunities to collect my judgement. Broke numerous promises to follow up. Had to ultimately fire him. Nice guy but wouldn't hire him again
Posted by Fred | March 20, 2012 | Debt Settlement
Negotiation a debt I owe
Mr D'Braunstein helped me tremendously to reduce the debts with a very hard to deal company
Posted by Stephanie | March 06, 2012 | Child Custody
"Sharp, Strong & Aggressive"
In my experience with Steven D'Braunstein 's who I've hired for a second time, I found him to be very sharp, articulate, strong and one who stands for 'True Justice.' I have a very complex Custody Case involving Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Issues. Attorney Steven D'Braustein understands...
"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."
Litigation lawyer
Intellectual property lawyer
Family lawyer
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