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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 anonymous | August 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
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As a recent widow, I needed a new estate plan and will, Mark was recommended by friends. I found him knowledgeable, professional and compassionate. I have recommended him to many more friends and I know of two who are working with him and feel the same. I felt immediately at ease and that my issu...
Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Excellent service
Mr. Drobny and his team are attentive, efficient, professional and easy to work with. Mr. Drobny made me feel comfortable with the steps and implications of establishing my Living Trust. As a single mom, I was motivated to get something in place for my daughter, and Mr. Drobny and team made the pr...
Posted by Laurie | January 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Trustworthy and relatable
Mark was funny and explained complex legal terms in very relatable and common sense language. His support staff were incredibly courteous, very responsive and helpful. We hired Mark after viewing a free webinar on estate planning that was hosted by the SPCA. Mark's support of various local organizati...
Posted by Jackie | November 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Mark Drobny, is a LEGIT estate planning & trust lawyer!
Mark Drobny was recommended by one of my family members, who is very meticulous, and particular in a very good sense, in that when she stated, "I have the perfect lawyer who be able to handle your real estate needs, living trust, will. Besides taking care of my needs, he also took care of my children...
"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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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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