About Stephen Daniel
Stephen Daniel Demik is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California and South Dakota. He was admitted to the California State Bar in January 1972, holding bar number 50382, and to the South Dakota State Bar in 1973. His license status in both states is currently active. Mr. Demik is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Stephen D. Demik, located in Encino, California. He has been practicing law for over five decades, serving clients throughout California and South Dakota.
Mr. Demik earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, in 1971. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Tulane University, graduating in 1968. During his time at UC Hastings, he was involved in various legal clinics, gaining practical experience in civil and criminal law.
Mr. Demik's practice areas include civil litigation, criminal defense, and family law. He represents clients in matters such as contract disputes, personal injury claims, criminal charges, and divorce proceedings. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Demik has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the South Dakota Circuit Courts and the South Dakota Supreme Court. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Century City for five years.
Mr. Demik is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the South Dakota State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the Los Angeles County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Demik is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of California and South Dakota effectively.
