Attorney Stephen Brennwald has practiced law since 1985. For 40 years, he has brought his passion for justice to his clients’ cases in Washington, D.C. Mr. Brennwald handles cases involving personal injury law and criminal defense.
Stephen Brennwald was born in West Africa, and he grew up in Switzerland. He attended college and law school in Washington, D.C., and has called it home ever since. Mr. Brennwald has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of those who were injured by the negligent actions of another person. He has litigated thousands of personal injury cases involving motor vehicle accidents, nursing home abuse, premises liability, and more.
As an esteemed defense attorney in D.C., Mr. Brennwald has stood up for the rights of those accused of drug offenses, DUI, assault, theft, and other criminal charges. He has extensive trial experience, including dozens of murder and federal criminal cases.
Areas of Practice
- Personal injury
- Criminal defense
Bar Admissions
- Maryland (1985)
- District of Columbia (1986)
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Circuit (1998)
- U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1999)
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Education
- The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D. (1985)
- Washington Adventist University, B.A. Psychology (1981)
Professional Memberships & Awards
- District of Columbia Trial Lawyers’ Association
- Superior Court Trial Lawyers’ Association
- Maryland Association for Justice
- Board of Directors of the Historic Congressional Cemetery
- Board of Directors of the Adventist Community Services of the Greater Washington Area
- District of Columbia Bar
- Maryland State Bar