Steve Estey
ATHLETE ABUSE ATTORNEY
Steve Estey founded Estey & Bomberger, LLP with his partner and law school friend Mike Bomberger in 1994. Since the law firm’s inception, Steve has specialized in taking on cases other attorneys see as unwinnable. Steve’s focus is on helping survivors of sexual abuse achieve justice for the pain they have suffered. Steve has a perfect record in holding sexual predators accountable for their despicable actions.
Since 2011, Steve has had the honor of being listed among “The Best Lawyers in America”. His AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating is the highest level achievable with Martindale-Hubbell and is a direct result of his record setting verdicts and renowned trial skills. Steve was named a Super Lawyer for nine years running between 2008 and 2014 and has also been included in The National Trial Lawyer’s list of Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
An upstanding member of many professional associations, Steve Estey’s current affiliations include:
- American Bar Association
- American Board of Trial Attorneys (ABOTA)
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- California Trial Lawyer Association
- Presidents Club of California Consumer Attorneys
- San Diego County Bar Association
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Steve values sharing his knowledge with other attorneys and offers professional seminars in trial skills throughout the United States. As a trusted media expert, Steve is often called upon to provide his insight regarding sexual abuse to media outlets on both the local and national level. A popular presenter and guest speaker, Steve also presents to communities at various conferences throughout the country.
If you or a loved one is a survivor of athlete abuse, Steve Estey can help you hold the responsible party accountable of the anguish they have caused. His trauma informed team can keep your identity confidential while working with you to help you achieve justice and fair compensation for the agony you have had to endure. We want nothing more than to give you hope for the future.
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
"When Steve took our case, it was the first time I felt protected. Having him on my side legitimized my case and I knew he had my back no matter what."