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 (L.L.M. - Taxation). 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 S. Drobny 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, and St. Hope Academy. Mark S. Drobny has formed or chaired the planned giving committees for most major Northern California charities and is widely regarded as one of the regions top experts on Charitable Remainder Trusts. Mark S. Drobny 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 S. Drobny has practiced law for 27 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 and San Ramon. Mark S. Drobny has served as a Judge Pro Tem for the Sacramento Superior Court’s Probate division for over 11 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 enjoys scuba diving in exotic locations as frequently as work allows. Mark has 2 children, Dane, age 22 and Danielle, age 16.