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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 Bruce | June 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Superb Trust Development and Service
My spouse and I have been extremely pleased at the professionalism and services provided by Mark Drobny. The friendly atmosphere and displayed knowledge/competence made for an excellent place to develop our Family Trust. We highly recommend his office for any Estate planning, Probate, or Trusts need...
Posted by Dennis | July 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Outstanding Attorney in Probate, Estate Planning and Trusts
Mark Drobny is very knowledgeable concerning California Laws regarding Probate, Estate Planning, Estate Management, Trusts and Wills. He is a gifted communicator who is able to explain complicated concepts in understandable terms. Mark Drobny and his staff are responsive, organized and efficient. ...
Posted by Larry | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Estate Planning
Mr. Drobny has done the trust for my father and myself. After my father’s passing in 2017 his team team did a very efficient job settling my fathers estate. Due to the complexity of his estate I had difficult decisions to make regarding my own trust. I was totally at ease discussing these issues w...
Posted by Maria | February 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Estate and Trust Assistance
Mark Drobny and his law firm assisted me in closing an estate for which I was appointed Executor. The lawyers and the legal assistant were extremely helpful in guiding me through the process and explaining all of the steps in the various legal actions. I felt confident that I was receiving excellen...
Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Jana Hollenbeck, Trustee
When a friend asked me to be the executor of her estate, already set up by Drobny Law Offices, Inc. I said yes, thinking she would live many more years. Within a few months she died, and I contacted the law office of her trust. They were most helpful in guiding me every step of the way through the pr...
"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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2023
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2022
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2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
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2020
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2015
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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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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