Dmitry is a highly experienced attorney who knows the Santa Clara County Family Court very well. He was patient, strategic, and able to identify the key issues in my case and explain everything clearly. His courtroom experience was exceptional. When the opposing party attempted to distract from the facts with misleading statements and irrelevant arguments, Dmitry remained focused and kept us from being drawn into unnecessary debates. With his representation, I obtained a three-year restraining order, which was the best possible outcome based on the circumstances of my case. I finally received the legal protection I needed and was able to begin rebuilding a peaceful life. Dmitry also supported me through other important parts of the case. He patiently communicated with the opposing party and helped me recover my attorney's fees. I would also like to thank his assistant, Candy, for consistently following up on my case and supporting me throughout the process. When I felt isolated, overwhelmed, and emotionally exhausted, Dmitry's professionalism, patience, and steady guidance supported me through a difficult four-month legal process. His work helped me regain my safety, freedom, and peace of mind. I am deeply grateful for everything he and Candy did for me, and I highly recommend Dmitry to anyone who needs a skilled, experienced, and dependable attorney for a restraining order case. read more

Dmitry is awesome. I kind of think I should just leave it there, but I know, I should elaborate... My girlfriend has had to deal with a pesky ex who keeps trying to file bogus protective orders. Right away Dmitry understood the case. He listened to my girlfriend, did the research on all the prior harassing court behavior by the ex, and just got it. We didn't have to waste time walking him through the story. However, what was most impressive about Dmitry was how prepared and knowledgable he was about the Santa Clara courts. He correctly predicted the behavior and moves of the overly litigious ex, and was able to aptly and professionally steer the entire proceedings. In the courtroom, Dmitry's skills were on full display. He might've made 15 objections, and 14 of them were sustained. Conversely, the opposing counsel might've might 20 objections and 17 were overruled; Dmitry was simply head-and-shoulders more skilled in the courtroom than the opposing counsel. At one point, the judge got so frustrated with the opposing counsel that he began asking for Dmitry's input on questions he was trying to ask the opposing counsel; clearly the judge respected him. For prep, he was also great. My girlfriend can get a little...let's say "disorganized" when being questioned, and can easily stray off topic. Dmitry did a wonderful job prepping them to take the stand and giving them a sense for what questions would and wouldn't get asked. In every facet, we both loved working with Dmitry. He was friendly, but serious and professional. We're fully expecting the ex to file more bogus claims, and we would absolutely return to Dmitry to squash those as well. He's even mindful of the costs involved, and doesn't waste time or try running the clock up to bill more. Again, every facet of working with him was professional. read more

Dmitry provided outstanding representation. From our very first interaction, he was communicative, professional, and completely reassuring during a stressful time. He achieved the best possible outcome for us, and his guidance throughout the process was invaluable. I would recommend his services to anyone! read more

Dmitry provided incredible support and guidance during an especially stressful time. My initial consultation with him was highly impressive. He had thoroughly studied my case beforehand, understood every detail, and came prepared with a complete understanding of the situation. He explained the legal process clearly and in detail and was candid and honest throughout our discussions. He never made false promises or guaranteed outcomes, which particularly stood out to me as I transitioned from my previous counsel. His professionalism and transparency immediately earned my trust, and that trust ultimately paid off. The qualities that stand out most are his professionalism, dedication, compassion, hard work, and commitment to his clients. Communication, which is such a critical aspect of legal representation, was always clear, prompt, and effective. He is a strong and supportive attorney who stands by his clients throughout the entire legal process, working tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome. Most importantly, Dmitry helped restore my peace of mind during a very challenging period. While I hope to stay away from legal issues in the future, I would not hesitate to seek his assistance again if needed. If you are looking for an attorney who is knowledgeable, strategic, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about his clients, look no further. Dmitry is the person you want on your side. Honestly, a 5-star rating feels far too inadequate to reflect the level of service and dedication Dmitry provided. Thanks to his diligence and advocacy, my case was resolved favorably, and I could not be more grateful for the outcome. read more

Dmitry is an exceptional attorney who delivered outstanding service and successfully handled all aspects of my case. He provided expert guidance, achieved excellent results, and offered outstanding value. It is reassuring to have him on your side, delivering both peace of mind and superior outcomes. read more

Dimitry guided my son and our family through the legal process helping us to understand the law and the legal options. He helped us get out of a bad situation with competence, and kindness , showing a great understanding of the law, a skilled navigation through the legal system, and delivering results over expectations. One other quality is an up front price for the representation, which eliminates the fear of being billed for any little question. I will strongly recommend Dimitry for complex criminal cases. Thank you Dimitry for what you did for our family. read more

Attorney Dimitry Stadlin was professional, caring, and extremely knowledgeable. He clearly explained every step of the process and always took the time to answer our questions. Communication was excellent, and we felt supported and confident throughout our case. Most importantly, he delivered a better than we hoped for resolution. We are very grateful for his dedication and would highly recommend him to anyone needing strong legal representation. read more

Attorney Dmitry Stadlin is truly one of the best attorneys you can find. About a year ago, I went through a very difficult personal situation and hired a different attorney at the time. That previous attorney completely neglected my case and never gave me a proper answer to any of my questions. Attorney Dmitry Stadlin was the complete opposite. I sent him an inquiry, and he contacted me the very next day. Not only did he reach out, but he immediately took action on my concerns and got back to me with the results. I was honestly shocked and deeply impressed -- it was something I never expected. No one wants to be in a situation where they need an attorney, but if you ever do, Attorney Dmitry Stadlin will be the best choice you can make. read more

I can't thank Dmitry and his team enough. They were professional, responsive and truly cared about my case. Every call was answered, every concern was addressed and made me feel reassured. Highly recommended !!!! read more

Dmitry did an excellent job, his experience and hard work got my relative's case dismissed. I highly recommend his firm.

Wanted to re-touch my review, had a minor thing I needed Counselor Dmitry's help on quickly. I think being older than when I wrote my last review, I can appreciate the line, "a good lawyer knows the law, a great lawyer knows the judge." Dmitry knows both, thank the stars. read more

My case was very strange and unique, But ultimately it was a restraining order as I was a defendant. My parents got referred to Dmitry for my case and I honestly had the best experience, Constant anxiety of the situation because I've never been to court before and I had no idea how things worked. In the consultation he was very helpful explaining how things work and what outcome I want as the client. He gave a few options for what path we could take and he was very confident we would win. And we did. Dmitry is a very confident, intelligent, and reassuring attorney and I assure that if I am ever in any trouble or situation involving court again, I know who to go to. He guided everything as to what was going on in the moment and prepared me for what it could have turned into. Thanks again Dmitry. read more

Amazing, caring, compassionate and empathetic legal team that stands out not just because they know the law and will represent you competently, but they care about you as a person. Mr. Stadlin is efficient and prompt, providing you with the best advice to see you through your needs. read more

Mr. Stadlin saved me ! First, he came highly recommended by very experienced law colleagues, and now I understand why- he is an excellent defense attorney. He knows his stuff. Brilliant, professional, skilled, organized, calming and accessible ! On top of that - great personality, witty sense of humor (even under my legal circumstances !) Needless to say he won my case big time. read more

I can't thank Dmitry enough. He is a highly skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate lawyer who will go above and beyond for you. I wholeheartedly recommend him. read more

My husband caught a DUi. Needless to say I was beyond stressed outta my mind. It was late Friday night I couldn't sleep. So what did I do? I came here.. searching for a good lawyer. I was basically relying on everyone else's words on who was good,etc. So Saturday morning came along I sent a message asking for a consultation. I didn't expect to hear back since It was the weekend. And literally within I would say 15 minutes i got an email from him. So he called me, he read all the information I submitted. He told me listen, don't worry everything is going to be OK. Well it was my birthday weekend I was not trying to deal with this but I knew I had to. I felt so much better after he gave me some helpful insights on how the law can be in our favor and some possible outcome scenarios. I met with him on that Monday, my birthday.. he went over everything. We decided to retain him that same day. Forgot to mention I had 2 of my young kids with me. He put on cartoons in the waiting room and some color crayons and they were entertained. I really was happy that he wasn't annoyed with me bringing my kids as they are well behaved. Anyways, the CHP took forever to file and I The court case got delayed. We just had court last week and it is over. He said just because the case is done i can still contact him should i have any other questions. Thank God everything worked out. I highly recommend him. Through out the entire process he answered my emails very quickly, explained things in simple terms. He is an angel and I am so happy I chose him! Case closed! read more

I hired Dmitry Stadlin in 2017 after I was arrested for taking a photograph of a police officer who broke my hand in a court file room. Stadlin took a $20,000 flat fee to defend me in that misdeameanor case and to file a civil rights lawsuit against Santa Clara County. Stadlin had poor communication with me, but was very chatty about me to the prosecutor and other divorce lawyers I was reporting on as a journalist. It never felt like he was representing me as much as using my case to elevate his standing in the local legal community. The district attorney offered a plea in the criminal case that would have prevented me from reporting on the district attorney and the courts ( which was my job as a reporter) . I did not take the plea because I was not guilty of what they claimed. Stadlin was upset I did not take the plea which would have left him a windfall $20,000 he had to do little work to earn. The matter was set for trial. When he took my federal case, he did not tell me he didn't have any experience in federal court and had no business representing he did. He was getting lots of help on that case, which I think he took more to help bury the claim for the county where he also worked as an Independent Defense Office ( IDO) contract attorney. I didn't understand that at the time, but it means he is effectively employed by the county my federal case used, and that employes the public defender and the prosecutor. In all of my interations, Stadlin made me very uncomfortable. His behaivor was not appropriate for an attorney and in my opinion he often crossed lines clearly defined by the Rules of Professional Conduct. On the eve of trial Stadlin called me to his office and told me he was going to withdraw and there was nothing I could do about it. He refused to refund any of my money or tell me why he suddenly needed to leave the case, as he was " expanding " his practice into family law and involed in his own costly divorce. I was forced to the public defender. At the hearing on his withdrawl in the criminal case, Stadlin not only handed my file over to the IDO, he handed my civil rights federal suit files over to them too- meaning he handed my private case file over to the county attorneys I was suing in federal court. The state bar did nothing about Stadlin's excessive fees and never even gave the public a warning for giving my file to the opposing side. Stadlin also got permission to take a photo in the same place where I took a photo and was criminally prosecuted, which felt self- serving ( see attached). If Yelp can keep one person from losing money , time and reputation to this unethical attorney, it is worth it. From family court, criminal cases and federal cases Dmitry Stadlin will take your money, not do the work and leave you worse off than when you hired him. read more

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From start to finish, Stadlin Law Firm handled my case confidently and efficiently. They are extremely responsive, dedicated and kind. With only a couple of weeks to review my complicated case before the hearing, Dmitry sifted through every detail and put my mind at ease during this difficult time, for I know I was being represented by the best. His thoroughness and knowledge of the law resulted in my being the prevailing party during trial! His rates are more than fair and worth it. I highly recommend Stadlin Law Firm! read more

I couldnt have asked for a more compelling and talented attorney to represent me. I felt confident and thrilled when I made strides to find peace during a nightmare. I am grateful to have found a well known, respected and power lawyer in this area and I appreciate the work he's done. I value and recommend Mr. Stadlin for anyone who needs a fantastic attorney! Many many thanks Dmitry! read more

You never know when you need a lawyer. I decided to consult Daniel Stadlin for a civil suit and he advised me effectively. He also was very honest and said that I did not need a lawyer to represent me. I decided to still hire him and got the desired results. He really spent a lot of time preparing me for the suit and walking me through the process. I would recommend him highly to anyone needing legal representation. read more

I wish I had never known Dmitry! or any other Attorney for that matter. I spent the first 50 years of my life not knowing how the inside of a courthouse looks like and I would have been perfectly OK for the next fifty years not knowing how one looks. You can be on your best behavior, staying away from conflicts and bad situations but you cannot account for what other people will do to you . In a perfect world, I wouldn't have found myself in need of a legal defense or in need of a lawyer. But when I found myself in such a situation, I was fortunate enough to have Dmitry by my side. And if I ever find myself in such a situation again, I will go to Dmitry (Mr. Stadlin) again. A person I knew for 16 years started harassing me in a lot of ways. After I called the cops the second time, they advised me to get a restraining order against this person whom they characterized as a 51/50 case. So, I started researching the attorneys and I spoke to about 5 attorneys, including Dmitry. Some of them offered free consultation, but most of them, I had to pay for an hour. Most of the attorneys I spoke to were very sympathetic to my case and showed a lot of empathy. Dmitry on the other hand came across as cold and not very empathetic in that first hour of consultation. Obviously, had I gone with how an attorney makes me feel, it would not have been Dmitry, and it would have been someone else. I am so glad I decided to go with Dmitry. None of the attorneys saw any evidence I had when I first met them. I felt good, when some of these other attorneys immediately started calling this person harassing me as crazy, but my data minded brain said something else. What was impressive about Dmitry was when I first met him, he had already done his homework , pulled a file on the person harassing me including the details of a small claims this person filed against me. He came across as very deliberate, very methodical without jumping to any conclusion and me being an Engineer, I quickly decided that I was going to go with Dmitry. His job is not to sit with me and be warm and ask me what I did over the weekend , his is to look at the evidence and present it to the court and win my case which he excelled at Dmitry can be very conservative when preparing for the trial. I was very sure I got this mountain of clinching evidence, but Dmitry questioned everything, and it was a bit frustrating, but quickly it was clear that he was preparing me for the most thorough judicial scrutiny from potentially, a skeptical Judge (or Jury). Throughout the entire ordeal, Dmitry was always accessible and responsive. Dmitry also tried to save me money by suggesting how I prepare my videos etc. to be presented in the court (suggested using an outsourcing service instead of his own paralegals to save money). In the court, he was very organized, very detailed and his sharp legal acumen was on full display, earning the respect of the judge. If you ever find yourself in need of an attorney, look no further than Mr. Stadlin. I also had a chance to interface with his paralegal , Ms. Lizi who prepared all the documents and the deposition and I have to say, the material was super organized and easy to review. I also interfaced with his assistant Ms. Candy, and she was extremely helpful in being there and showing empathy when I had to go through an experience I never went through before. While I hope to never need his services again, I am profoundly grateful for everything Dmitry did for me. He turned one of the most challenging experiences of my life into a manageable and ultimately successful journey. read more

Dmitry came highly recommended and we were very satisfied with his services. We were extremely anxious and Dmitry provided a thorough explanation of the process and was incredibly responsive to my ongoing questions. He also produced the results we needed and are very grateful to put that behind us. read more

I was summoned to the office for an expungement. When I called, I spoke with his assistant. She informed me that they couldn't assist me because I had called previously and abruptly ended the conversation without explaining the reason for my call. Her manner was quite rude and unprofessional. read more

I recently retained Mr. Stadlin for an assault and battery case where I was mistakenly identified as the perpetrator. He was quite efficient in getting the case dropped in a timely fashion and his service throughout the process was superb. He's a highly effective criminal defense attorney and I couldn't recommend him enough. read more

I had some follow up questions for Dimity regarding my case. His firm took some information from me and advised he will contact me shortly. His response time was amazing, and he took time to get the details from me and answered the questions I had. This is exactly the type of service and response that helps enormously when going through uncomfortable cases. He is consistent on the great service he provides. Thank you Stadlin Law Firm!! read more

I am so glad we found Dmitry Stadlin at Stadlin Marinho. He explains the law so you understand clearly what your rights are. His prior experience in working at the DA's office really lends valuable insight for anticipating possible outcomes and for achieving favorable results for his clients. Thank you Dmitry! read more

Dmitriy was an excellent lawyer. He delivered as agreed. I think one of the biggest issues with lawyers is the turnaround time in customer inquiries. Dmitriy has a quick turnaround time regardless of whatever inquiries I had. read more

Dmitry was very effective in my family law domestic violence trial. He doesn't overcomplicate things. He knows the law and knows what the judge wants and gets to the important points. That approach saves everyone time and money. He was even very skillful in getting the opposing party to pay almost all of my fees after we prevailed in my case! He was recommended to me by a former court clerk who gets to see who all of the good lawyers are. read more

About a year ago, I ran into my first DUI. I was at lost and panicking on what to do. I was recommended by a friend. I reached out with the online response form and Dmitry reached out and made consultation appointment. He thoroughly listened and asked that I give him in details about what happened. He genuinely cared for every detail. He explained all different types of scenarios that COULD happen and is to expected. I decided to hire Dmitry to represent me. Dmitry kept me updated with all the details on court and throughout the whole process. He is responsive to emails on my questions and concerns, no matter big or small. I was scared and at lost on what to do. Dmitry is very professional and kept me calm throughout my whole process. Highly recommend! Thank you Dmitry! read more

I would give Dmitry 6 stars if I could. My case started around November of 2019. Dmitry worked tirelessly throughout the worst parts of the COVID lockdowns and social distancing. The county courts were even completely closed for months, but this was not a barrier for Dmitry. He is incredibly efficient, and got my hearings set up immediately when the courts re-opened. My case got dismissed before it reached trial. It is hard to imagine any other lawyer doing a better job under those tough circumstances. He is never afraid to go to bat for you against the DAs and Police prosecutors. He is well known (maybe even feared) by some of them in the South Bay. When you know the case against you is horse-shit, talking with him will give you supreme confidence. Even if your case goes to trial, I would not be worried if you hired Dmitry. read more

I have been arrested back in 2019 Since that day I personally been lucky to know Dmitry! Young guy, very smart he has great respect in local courts both among prosecutors and among judges. very reputable lawyer. he solved my problem and also the problems of my friends very well the price was much cheaper than unfamiliar lawyers offered me. read more

Talked to Dmitry over the phone and asked to understand if I have an issue. He was very nice and told me to just not proceed any further unless something else comes up. He made me feel at ease and I recommend him if you think you have a possible problem read more

I have had many bad experiences with attorneys in the past resulting in bad opinions. However, Dmitry has changed my mind realizing there are few great attorneys out there. Dmitry is one of the good guys. He is personable, attentive, and fights for you. I highly recommend Dmitry, he is a class act and fantastic attorney. read more

I am extremely happy about the outcome of my case. I hired Dmitry from Stadlin and Marinho LLP as my lawyer and the outcome from court was absolutely positive. The court weighed in my favor. From the beginning to the end, Dmitry and his paralegal were honest and professional. They were there to answer all my questions and I felt like I mattered to them. Dmitry took the time to always answer my phone calls and e-mails. He spent the time to explain the process and the details, which put me at ease. He is experienced, well informed, smart, and kind. I would recommend him. Thank you so so much! read more

I was blessed to be able to have met Dmitry. I called in a day before the scheduled court date for a Domestic Violence case, and with no incentive to help me other than upholding the excellence of the Law Firm, he contacted me via my personal phone to let me know that my court case had been rejected. Any time any type of issue arises, you can rest assured that you are represented by the absolute best, and although the prices may not be cheap, what you get is the highest level of legal competence and peace of mind. read more

Stadlin and Marinho LLP was one of several lawyers/firms I called when I had to deal with a criminal case. Some of them wanted $85-150 to even talk to me and others quoted me $500-1500 for what he was willing to do for free. After giving a few details to the receptionist I received a call back a day later from Dmitry Stadlin. He listened to me explain my case and then suggested I shouldn't need a lawyer for my case. He told me the exact forms I needed, where I could get them, how to fill them out and where to send them. He also explained some advantages I would receive should I choose to hire him for my case but ultimately recommended that given certain details of my situation I should handle it on my own. The impression I received from Stadlin and Marinho LLP was that tthey are more interested in helping people than they are in making money. I would easily recommend this firm to anyone dealing with a criminal case. read more

If your looking for a good knowledgeable, reliable, understanding attorney I highly recommend this law firm. Their office staff are professional and very attentive when you message them or ask questions. As in search for a immediate attorney I had googled best lawyers in San Jose for my case. I came across Stadlin Marinho LLP and very happy on how well Dmitry took care of my case. Very professional and knowledgeable in many areas of laws with a great reputation. From meeting him he right away had a breakdown of my possibilities and outcome from my findings with getting everything prepared for court with ease for me. In court Dmitry was very well prepared and ready having documentations ready to go and took care of my case in a fast timely matter. After court he helped a lot with completing my court documents and getting proper paper work together. He is definitely my go to lawyer if I ever need. Thank you for everything! read more

Dmitry and his assistant Roxana are trusted professionals. They responded very quickly and always kept me updated on my case. They are very honest and efficient. They helped me with record clearance and did an excellent job. read more

I had a very positive experience working with Dmitry in a civil harassment case. Dmitry is highly knowledgeable about the law and is able to think through all possibilities and outcomes. He was very helpful throughout the process and continued to provide me with different options as the case progressed. He went above and beyond to review all evidence that we received quite late. We received some records after the trial had started and he went ahead and happily reviewed all the material overnight. Highly recommended. read more

I have worked with Dmitry since the beginning of my case and it has been close to three years of his service for me. I have to say Dmitry made me feel confident in his commitment and expertise since day one and all the way up to this day. I admire his way of handling things his direct tone, and his ability to analyze situations with a clear and experienced mind. read more