Stephen Brown
Candidate for Circuit Judge, Attorney, Mediator, Real Estate Broker, Volunteer
Stephen Brown graduated with honors from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Prior to law school, he earned dual bachelors degrees at The Florida State University covering three majors: Political Science, Social Science and Environmental Studies.
At the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Stephen participated in the Virgil Hawkins Family Law Clinic where he helped several clients navigate through various family law issues. He also participated in an externship at Florida Institutional Legal Services assisting inmates in the Florida Department of Corrections obtain various services upon their release to help prevent recidivism. Additionally, he assisted research for a federal class action lawsuit against the Florida Department of Corrections alleging inhumane treatment of many inmates.
After law school, Stephen accepted an appointment to become an Assistant State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida. As an Assistant State Attorney, his focus was to develop his trial skills to gain litigation experience. He tried 75 cases in County, Circuit, and Juvenile Court and resolved more than 2000 cases short of trial in fewer than four years at the State Attorney's Office.
Outside of work, Stephen enjoys the great lifestyle that Central Florida has to offer. In his spare time (however slight) you could find him at a local bookstore, themepark, restaurant, or at the dog park with his Italian Greyhound, Rocco. His philosophy is to enjoy life and he'd love to help you sort out your legal problems so that you can de-stress and better enjoy your life.
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Juvenile Law
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Consumer Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- General Practice
- General Civil Practice
- Free Consultation
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Fees are determined on a case-by-case basis. Flat fees are often available. Payment plans are available.
- Florida
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida
- English: Spoken, Written
- Shareholder / Partner
- Brown & Rice, PA
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- Assistant State Attorney
- Office of the State Attorney
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- As an Assistant State Attorney, Stephen's focus was to develop his trial skills to gain litigation experience. He tried 75 cases in County, Circuit, and Juvenile Court and resolved more than 2000 cases short of trial in fewer than four years at the State Attorney's Office.
- University of Florida
- J.D. | Law
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- Honors: Graduated Cum Laude, Honors in Legal Research and Writing, Honors in Appellate Advocacy, Distinction in Trial Practice, Teaching Assistant for Legal Research and Writing, Teaching Assistant for Appellate Advocacy
- Florida State University
- B.S. | Political Science and Social Science
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- Florida State University
- B.S. | Environmental Studies
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- Osceola County Bar Association
- Current
- Orange County Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Appellate Mediation
- Florida Supreme Court
- County Court Mediation
- Florida Supreme Court
- Family Mediation
- Florida Supreme Court
- Circuit Civil Mediation
- Florida Supreme Court
- Dependency Mediation
- Florida Supreme Court