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Stephen Drazin

Pikesville, MD

Licensed for 28 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and Family

Language

English

About

Mr. Drazin offers over 26 years of legal experience to individuals and businesses across Maryland; including, but not limited to, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, and Carroll County. Stephen Drazin is licensed in all the State and Federal Courts within Maryland, as well as, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (in Richmond, VA).Stephen strives to offer an alternative to large law firms by working with clients from the initial consultation through settlement, trial, or case dismissal.  Understanding that clients require and desire to know all available options, Mr. Drazin will explain each available alternative and work with the client to select the best course of action based upon the client's goal.  Mr. Drazin takes an aggressive and honest approach for all his clients.  Stephen will always give you straightforward counsel, telling you what you need to know to make an informed decision, even though such advice may not be what you want to hear.  He will make sure you understand your options, as well as the likelihood of your case's success, so that you can make informed decisions that protect your future.  After having grown up in Columbia, Maryland, Stephen now lives in Pikesville, is married and has three wonderful children.  When not working, Mr. Drazin enjoys spending time with his children, fishing, target shooting, Talmudic studies, and keeping fit.

Practices Areas

Divorce and separation

Language

English

Contact

3520 Barton Oaks RoadPikesville, MD, 21208

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
May 25, 2018

Stephen represented me during my divorce. It was a very emotional time for me and he was great at guiding me through the process.

anonymous
May 20, 2017

I used Stephen Drazin for a child support case that just concluded and I wanted to say that I was very pleased with him.    My child support situation was unique and I was very worried that monthly support figure would not be reasonable.   Mr. Drazin was able to secure a reasonable monthly figure prior to going to court. I was referred to him by a friend of my wife who had gone thru a contested divorce and custody situation and this friend is very picky about who she refers to others.    So for her to refer him, I felt comfortable that I was in good hands from the start.    I would 100% use Mr. Drazin’s services again!!!!

anonymous
May 17, 2017

Stephen Drazin handled my divorce case which involved a dispute over child custody and support. Stephen and his team were always very professional, his billing practices were fair and ethical, and he was honest with me about the likely outcome if my case went to court. From the beginning, Stephen also tried to get the opposite side to come to an agreement so we could avoid costly litigation. In the end, Stephen got me everything I wanted in regards to legal and physical custody, a fair visitation schedule and financial support. I highly recommend the Drazin Law Center.

anonymous
January 31, 2012

Extremely pleased with the results of my case! I highly recommend anyone who is worrying about how to handle any of their legal matters to contact Mr. Stephen Drazin. I was very pleased with Mr. Drazin handling my case. He is very professional and immediately put my mind at ease! He takes time with you to help you understand exactly what you are dealing with! He took inventory of every aspect of my case; ensuring that he was knowledgeable about historic events which lead me to my case, sharing insight about the current laws, explaining things I clearly did not understand and supporting me the entire time. Further, he was punctual at each phase of my case; on time, organized and always attentive to any questions I needed an answer to. Also, I am thoroughly impressed with his staff. The staff are very friendly and will respond to you immediately (i.e. in office, via phone or email). I HIGHLY recommend anyone who needs a lawyer to represent them to the fullest extent of the law, to contact Mr. Drazin. You will be pleased!

Gary
December 10, 2011

A divorce lawyer is not a miracle worker. By the time you see him, you have to treat your marriage as a financial and legal problem, not an emotional one. Leave your spouse bashing behind and let him extricate you from your nightmare as best he can. Give him facts, all the detailed documentation you can and answer his questions completely, honestly and accurately. He will review the information you present and will do what he can to obtain information you may not have. To get information like bank records is expensive. You have to pay banks a fee to obtain records and he, of course, passes that on to you. You will pay for photocopying, postage, subpoenas, his time, his assistants' time and other necessary costs to get your divorce effectuated. My experience with the Drazin Law Center was that my costs were reasonable. He and his staff knew my case inside and out and did a splendid job in my estimation. My emails, phone calls and requests for consultations were addressed promptly and given the attention they required. Know that you are paying a professional many dollars per minute for his time and paying him thousands of dollars is not easy. Do you do that and win your case, or hire a cut-rate firm and lose? In all disputes, you need to know your position and know how much you should compromise. I did not expect to get awarded every demand in my complaint -- if you have such expectations and come up short, don't blame your attorney. Mr Drazin prepared my case well. Communicate to him what you feel is important. Be clear on your chances of winning your demands. Ask him for his honest estimation of your chances. If you have a nagging question about your case, ask him early on. You are paying him for his experience and abiltiy to judge human nature -- which he does quite well. Let him work for you. I sat in court with Mr Drazin and one of his colleagues. He was very well prepared, deliberate, confident and quick on his feet when some rulings did not go our way. As his client, you hire him to obtain an objective. In my case, that was a divorce, He succeeded in that assignment. I was quite pleased with his performance and had him prepare my will, power of attorney and other matters. I would hire him for other matters should the need arise.

anonymous
August 4, 2011

Last year I was blindsided by my wife filing divorce. Being a father of multiple children, I was deeply concerned for the well being and upbringing that they needed, so I researched other lawyers in the area and selected Mr Drazin to represent me. I was never disappointed and never felt that I was compromised by being up against a system which I was told had "favored" women in divorce settlements. I wanted to make certain that I could influence a large part of my children's life as they needed the structure and stability that I could provide for them. Despite the opposition side's tactics to unnerve me into compromising or giving up--Mr. Drazins calm demeanor and guiding advice "won" my case. His presence in court was stellar and judges respect his representation for his clients. He advised that to be successful in court, to be a good parent be always above board and do whats best for the children. He was right. Now I can give my children opportunities that they would never have had and I can steer a course for them that will lead them through towards being kind, successful adults. His assistants are all top notch as well and had spent lots of time researching, planning and preparing my case for trial. While I hope never to be in the same situation again, I can be rest assured that what he has done for myself and my children will always be remembered for taking a negative situation and turning it into a positive fresh start. I would not hesitate to recommend him, especially to fathers who deserve and want to be a responsible parent in their children's lives. Thank you Mr. Drazin!!

Ronnie
August 3, 2011

Stephen Drazin is a very knowledgeable, competent and intelligent man. He has instilled in me a confidence that he possesses regarding legal matters. His endeavors are all for the best needs of his clients. I have always been totally inpressed with Mr. Drazin's intelligence and perception of what competent action needed to be completed. I also felt very confident regarding the competency of his staff and their professional savy. I would recommend Mr. Drazin to my entire family and friends.

John
August 1, 2011

Stephen has been my lawyer since 2007. He has always taken good care of me and I have recommended him to friends and family. I feel fortunate to have found an honest, knowledgable lawyer to help me navigate through any legal issues that I may experience.

anonymous
July 31, 2011

I am usually pretty skeptical of any lawyer, especially after some of my previous dealings with lawyers. Then I found myself in the middle of a nasty divorce and a difficult bankruptcy. A friend of mine had used Drazin's services and recommended him. Needless to say I was very skeptical. Lucky for me I was wrong. He has been amazing. He explained each step of the process for me and has made me feel much better about the whole process. His knowledge of the law impresses me each time I deal with him. He has taken a huge amount of stress off of my shoulders during one of the most difficult times of my life. But most importantly he tells me the truth, which is a lot more then I can say about the other lawyers I have dealt with. He is straight forward about what is realistically possible and doesn't promise things because he thinks that's what I want to hear. Then there is his staff. I have worked with Cary, Jeannine, and Alex. Cary walked me through my bankruptcy hearing and was great. She answered all my questions both before and after the hearing. She is very responsive and has responded within 24 hours to any email or phone call. Jeannine is amazing beyond words. She is so much more than a paralegal. She has handled all my paperwork for both the bankruptcy and divorce. She keeps my documents organized and thanks to her I have the documents I need. Anytime I come in she allows me to vent my frustrations and understands my stresses over the situation. She too will respond within 24 hours of any email I send. Jeannine has been invaluable. As for Alex I just started working with him but he has been as responsive and thorough as the other people in the office so I have confidence in him. Stephen Drazin is the type of lawyer you want because he has integrity and is the kind of man you are proud to represent you. He knows his stuff and will work harder than any lawyer I have ever met to make sure you are heard. As are the rest of his staff. Stephen Drazin surrounds himself with good people and as a result has created the best law firm I have seen. I would not hesitate to use this office again or recommend it. If you need a lawyer there is no other choice.

Darnell
July 28, 2011

After two other Divorce lawyers, in a highly contested case, I retained Stephen Drazin and the Drazin Law Center, P.A. For the first time, I had an attorney who explained the entire process, the strategy, and focused on my goals. We were successful. I only wish I hired Stephen at the beginning and, thus, would have saved myself tens of thousands of dollars.

anonymous
May 25, 2018

Stephen represented me during my divorce. It was a very emotional time for me and he was great at guiding me through the process.

anonymous
May 20, 2017

I used Stephen Drazin for a child support case that just concluded and I wanted to say that I was very pleased with him.    My child support situation was unique and I was very worried that monthly support figure would not be reasonable.   Mr. Drazin was able to secure a reasonable monthly figure prior to going to court. I was referred to him by a friend of my wife who had gone thru a contested divorce and custody situation and this friend is very picky about who she refers to others.    So for her to refer him, I felt comfortable that I was in good hands from the start.    I would 100% use Mr. Drazin’s services again!!!!

anonymous
May 17, 2017

Stephen Drazin handled my divorce case which involved a dispute over child custody and support. Stephen and his team were always very professional, his billing practices were fair and ethical, and he was honest with me about the likely outcome if my case went to court. From the beginning, Stephen also tried to get the opposite side to come to an agreement so we could avoid costly litigation. In the end, Stephen got me everything I wanted in regards to legal and physical custody, a fair visitation schedule and financial support. I highly recommend the Drazin Law Center.

anonymous
January 31, 2012

Extremely pleased with the results of my case! I highly recommend anyone who is worrying about how to handle any of their legal matters to contact Mr. Stephen Drazin. I was very pleased with Mr. Drazin handling my case. He is very professional and immediately put my mind at ease! He takes time with you to help you understand exactly what you are dealing with! He took inventory of every aspect of my case; ensuring that he was knowledgeable about historic events which lead me to my case, sharing insight about the current laws, explaining things I clearly did not understand and supporting me the entire time. Further, he was punctual at each phase of my case; on time, organized and always attentive to any questions I needed an answer to. Also, I am thoroughly impressed with his staff. The staff are very friendly and will respond to you immediately (i.e. in office, via phone or email). I HIGHLY recommend anyone who needs a lawyer to represent them to the fullest extent of the law, to contact Mr. Drazin. You will be pleased!

Gary
December 10, 2011

A divorce lawyer is not a miracle worker. By the time you see him, you have to treat your marriage as a financial and legal problem, not an emotional one. Leave your spouse bashing behind and let him extricate you from your nightmare as best he can. Give him facts, all the detailed documentation you can and answer his questions completely, honestly and accurately. He will review the information you present and will do what he can to obtain information you may not have. To get information like bank records is expensive. You have to pay banks a fee to obtain records and he, of course, passes that on to you. You will pay for photocopying, postage, subpoenas, his time, his assistants' time and other necessary costs to get your divorce effectuated. My experience with the Drazin Law Center was that my costs were reasonable. He and his staff knew my case inside and out and did a splendid job in my estimation. My emails, phone calls and requests for consultations were addressed promptly and given the attention they required. Know that you are paying a professional many dollars per minute for his time and paying him thousands of dollars is not easy. Do you do that and win your case, or hire a cut-rate firm and lose? In all disputes, you need to know your position and know how much you should compromise. I did not expect to get awarded every demand in my complaint -- if you have such expectations and come up short, don't blame your attorney. Mr Drazin prepared my case well. Communicate to him what you feel is important. Be clear on your chances of winning your demands. Ask him for his honest estimation of your chances. If you have a nagging question about your case, ask him early on. You are paying him for his experience and abiltiy to judge human nature -- which he does quite well. Let him work for you. I sat in court with Mr Drazin and one of his colleagues. He was very well prepared, deliberate, confident and quick on his feet when some rulings did not go our way. As his client, you hire him to obtain an objective. In my case, that was a divorce, He succeeded in that assignment. I was quite pleased with his performance and had him prepare my will, power of attorney and other matters. I would hire him for other matters should the need arise.

anonymous
August 4, 2011

Last year I was blindsided by my wife filing divorce. Being a father of multiple children, I was deeply concerned for the well being and upbringing that they needed, so I researched other lawyers in the area and selected Mr Drazin to represent me. I was never disappointed and never felt that I was compromised by being up against a system which I was told had "favored" women in divorce settlements. I wanted to make certain that I could influence a large part of my children's life as they needed the structure and stability that I could provide for them. Despite the opposition side's tactics to unnerve me into compromising or giving up--Mr. Drazins calm demeanor and guiding advice "won" my case. His presence in court was stellar and judges respect his representation for his clients. He advised that to be successful in court, to be a good parent be always above board and do whats best for the children. He was right. Now I can give my children opportunities that they would never have had and I can steer a course for them that will lead them through towards being kind, successful adults. His assistants are all top notch as well and had spent lots of time researching, planning and preparing my case for trial. While I hope never to be in the same situation again, I can be rest assured that what he has done for myself and my children will always be remembered for taking a negative situation and turning it into a positive fresh start. I would not hesitate to recommend him, especially to fathers who deserve and want to be a responsible parent in their children's lives. Thank you Mr. Drazin!!

Ronnie
August 3, 2011

Stephen Drazin is a very knowledgeable, competent and intelligent man. He has instilled in me a confidence that he possesses regarding legal matters. His endeavors are all for the best needs of his clients. I have always been totally inpressed with Mr. Drazin's intelligence and perception of what competent action needed to be completed. I also felt very confident regarding the competency of his staff and their professional savy. I would recommend Mr. Drazin to my entire family and friends.

John
August 1, 2011

Stephen has been my lawyer since 2007. He has always taken good care of me and I have recommended him to friends and family. I feel fortunate to have found an honest, knowledgable lawyer to help me navigate through any legal issues that I may experience.

anonymous
July 31, 2011

I am usually pretty skeptical of any lawyer, especially after some of my previous dealings with lawyers. Then I found myself in the middle of a nasty divorce and a difficult bankruptcy. A friend of mine had used Drazin's services and recommended him. Needless to say I was very skeptical. Lucky for me I was wrong. He has been amazing. He explained each step of the process for me and has made me feel much better about the whole process. His knowledge of the law impresses me each time I deal with him. He has taken a huge amount of stress off of my shoulders during one of the most difficult times of my life. But most importantly he tells me the truth, which is a lot more then I can say about the other lawyers I have dealt with. He is straight forward about what is realistically possible and doesn't promise things because he thinks that's what I want to hear. Then there is his staff. I have worked with Cary, Jeannine, and Alex. Cary walked me through my bankruptcy hearing and was great. She answered all my questions both before and after the hearing. She is very responsive and has responded within 24 hours to any email or phone call. Jeannine is amazing beyond words. She is so much more than a paralegal. She has handled all my paperwork for both the bankruptcy and divorce. She keeps my documents organized and thanks to her I have the documents I need. Anytime I come in she allows me to vent my frustrations and understands my stresses over the situation. She too will respond within 24 hours of any email I send. Jeannine has been invaluable. As for Alex I just started working with him but he has been as responsive and thorough as the other people in the office so I have confidence in him. Stephen Drazin is the type of lawyer you want because he has integrity and is the kind of man you are proud to represent you. He knows his stuff and will work harder than any lawyer I have ever met to make sure you are heard. As are the rest of his staff. Stephen Drazin surrounds himself with good people and as a result has created the best law firm I have seen. I would not hesitate to use this office again or recommend it. If you need a lawyer there is no other choice.

Darnell
July 28, 2011

After two other Divorce lawyers, in a highly contested case, I retained Stephen Drazin and the Drazin Law Center, P.A. For the first time, I had an attorney who explained the entire process, the strategy, and focused on my goals. We were successful. I only wish I hired Stephen at the beginning and, thus, would have saved myself tens of thousands of dollars.