Lawyers
CHARO EZDRIN, ESQ.
Charo Ezdrin opened her own law firm in 2010. As a former prosecutor for the Nassau County Attorney’s Office, Charo litigated abuse and neglect cases in Nassau County Family Court representing the Department of Social Services. As Assistant Director of the Legal Department, Charo was responsible for providing legal counsel to Child Protective Services; Services to Children and Families; Juvenile Detention Center and to the Office of the Commissioner. Charo represented the Department in Family Court, at fair hearings, including: expungement; childcare applications; foster care removal and adoption. Charo was a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team at the Coalition of Child Abuse and Neglect. Currently, Charo is the Principal attorney of her firm; which includes 3 associate attorney’s and 2 paralegals. Her area of expertise is family, matrimonial, and criminal law. Prior to opening her firm, she was the director of Government Relations of Nassau County. She was promoted to this position by Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi. Charo was the liaison between the county executive and Nassau County Legislature on many key matters such as budgets, legislation and local laws. Today, through tireless efforts she tenaciously defends her clients with vigor and determination. Ms. Ezdrin received her J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law and was a recipient of the Geraldine A. Ferraro Award for Courage and Grace. She is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, previously a Commissioner on the Nassau County Bridge Authority, and an active member of the Nassau County Bar Association Matrimonial, Family, and Criminal Law Committees. Charo Is the proud mother of two girls Jacqui and Alexi.
BRIAN WOODS, ESQ.
Brian Woods, Esq. started Ezdrin & Woods, P.C. with his partner Charo Ezdrin, Esq.. in May of 2016. Prior to forming Ezdrin & Woods, P.C., Brian worked as a law clerk and associate attorney for the Law Offices of Charo Ezdrin, P.C. Brian graduated from South Texas College of Law on December 14, 2013 in the top 20% of his class. During his second and third years in Law School he was a law clerk for the firm of Busby & Associates, P.C. in Houston, TX wherein he worked on cases concerning a multitude of family law matters. Before enrolling in law school, Brian worked as an oil laboratory technician for Inspectorate in Harrahan, LA and as an AIDS research technician for the Tulane National Primate Research Center in Covington, LA. Brian received his B.S. in Biology from the University of Houston in 2007. Brian firmly believes in fiercely advocating for his clients fairly and competently. His area of expertise is in family, matrimonial and landlord/tenant law.
Brian is the proud father of one son Sebastian.
SAMUEL A. GLUZBERG, ESQ.
As a former prosecutor, Sam represented the NYC Administration for Children’s Services in all family court child protective proceedings, including conducting hundreds of trials and contested hearings; drafting motions, pleadings, and other legal documents; and negotiating settlements for his clients.
Sam serves on the Nassau County Attorneys for Children Panel and Nassau County Family Court Assigned Counsel Panel, where Sam represents parents and children in all family court proceedings including custody, visitation, child support, family offenses, neglect/abuse, paternity, enforcement, modification, and juvenile delinquencies.
Sam received his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and is admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of the United States and New York, including the United States District Courts for both the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. During law school, Sam worked in the Bronx and Brooklyn District Attorneys’ Offices, the NYC Office of Labor Relations, and studied at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, China. Sam received his B.A. from Rutgers University and is fluent in Russian. When you hire Sam, you get a responsive, diligent, efficient, and trustworthy attorney who will zealously advocate for your interests.
Sam is a proud father of his daughter, Chelsea.
LAURIE ANN ELLUL, Office Manager
If a law firm had a captain, then Laurie Ann would be team captain of Ezdrin & Woods. Laurie Ann was previously an office manager for a Long Island based real estate firm and is married to Joe and has two children, Christina and John. When you call us more often than not, you will be speaking to Laurie Ann.
LOUIS CACERES, Law Clerk
Louis joins the Law Office of Ezdrin, Woods, & Gluzberg, P.C. with years of experience and training as a Law Clerk. Louis received his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Farmingdale State College.
Louis does not only bring passion to every project he works on, but he brings an unmatched level of care and compassion to his work as well. This is what led Louis to join Ezdrin, Woods, & Gluzberg, P.C. His years of experience as a student, business professional, and Law Clerk is what makes Louis such a valued part of our team.
In his free time, Louis enjoys watching professional sports and exploring new restaurants on Long Island.