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Mark S. Drobny was born and raised in Bettendorf, Iowa. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1977 (Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and General Sciences), UOP McGeorge Law School in 1980 (J.D.) and 1981 (LL.M-Taxation). He is a California State Bar Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, The State Bar of California of Legal Specialization. He is a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Estate Planning and is a member of the California State Bar, American Bar Association and Sacramento County Bar. He was sworn in to the United States Supreme Court before all nine Justices on June 9, 2003, in Washington D.C. Mark has served on the boards of most major Northern California charities, including The American Cancer Society, The American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Boy Scouts of America, Sutter Hospitals Foundation, Stanford Settlement, St. Hope Academy, McGeorge School of Law and California State University, Sacramento Foundation and is co-chair of California State University Sacramento’s Endowment Committee. He received the CSUS president's medal for Distinguished Service in June of 2014. Mark has formed or chaired the planned giving committees for many major Northern California charities and is widely regarded as one of the region’s top experts on Charitable Remainder Trusts and other Planned Giving concepts. Mark has been a member of The Sacramento Estate Planning Council since 1982, was the founding editor of their monthly newsletter, a member of their Board of Directors for eight years, and President in 1992 and 1993. Mark has practiced law for over 35 years, and founded DROBNY LAW OFFICES, INC. in 1989. He limits his practice to Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Probate, Business Planning and Taxation, and has offices in Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, San Diego. Palo Alto and San Ramon. Mark has served as a Judge Pro Tem for the Sacramento Superior Court’s Probate division for over 20 years. Mark S. Drobny is a frequent speaker on Estate Planning matters, having given over 1,000 presentations in an entertaining and informative format.
Mark has 2 children: Dane, 29, is the manager and lead trainer for West Hollywood's Barry's Bootcamp San Diego facility and certified yoga instructor in Del Mar. Danielle, 23, is a recent graduate of Seattle University and is also a certified yoga instructor.
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Posted by Michael Witter | March 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
The best decision I have made, and the best person to have help me with it
I met Mark at a retirement seminar at SMUD. Mark explained trusts well so that I could understand. I filled out a card and they called me. I came in and Mark walked me through everything again. I signed on to have him create a trust for me. I have a particularly difficult set of family circumstan...
Posted by Steve | February 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
The perfect lawyer for your family's trust and estate needs
My wife and I were looking for an experienced lawyer specializing in trusts/estates, is easy to work with, and who has younger partners and associates who will be around when the time comes for our estate to pass to our heirs. Mr. Drobny fit the bill to a tee. He was very responsive, keeping the proc...
Posted by Gary | December 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
very thorough
Mark did our initial will, Trust and Advanced Health Directive, and we recently updated it with him. Very happy with the attentive service from him and his team. I can definitely recommend him and his practice.
Posted by Dan | November 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Estate Planning
Our current trust was outdated and needed significant changes. Mark was extremely helpful in identifying our needs and making the appropriate recommendations to make sure we were accomplishing our goals for the future of our family.
Posted by David | November 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Revision to our Trust
While working with Mark on the execution of my mother's trust, my wife and I were so impressed with his professionalism and simple explanation of the legal details, that we hired him to review and revise our existing trust we had drawn up a few years back by another attorney. Mark walked us throug...
"Mark Drobny is a true professional and exceptional lawyer. Having worked with Mark over the years, I have been particularly impressed with his wealth of knowledge, insight and strategic thinking. Mark provides the highest level of representation possible. He is a true professional and an asset to the legal community. He is the rare lawyer that I refer clients to without any hesitation. A true class act and the best around."
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Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California
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1989 - Present
Attorney, Drobny Law Offices, Inc.
1982 - Present
Sacramento Estate Planning CouncilMember
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2000 - 2010
California State University Sacramento Endowment CommitteeCo-chair
1992 - 1993
Sacramento Estate Planning CouncilPresident
1981
LL.M - Master of Laws
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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