Jeffrey B. Goldstein

Jeffrey B. Goldstein

4.6
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 44 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Worcester, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI

56 William Street, Worcester, MA

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Licensed in Massachusetts for 44 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1981

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Law Office of Jeffrey B. Goldstein

56 William Street, Worcester, MA, 01609

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Jeffrey B. Goldstein's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Alexander Bates | March 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer

Jeffrey Goldstein went to battle for me since my first court date after I was arrested. He was respectful, professional, and very knowledgeable and I was very nervous about everything but I instantly coul tell I could trust him and through his hard work my case was dismissed. I highly recommend Jeff...rey if anyone needs a great defense lawyer. If in the future I ever need another lawyer, I'll be calling Jeffrey Goldstein. Thanks again Jeff, Alexander Bates

Posted by BearArms | December 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Defense Attorney!

In Jan. 2019, during a routine traffic stop which escalated due to the particular circumstances, I was detected with a 9 mm Glock under my belt. I was accused of "carrying a firearm" without a license (MGL 269-10a), which imposes a mandatory 18 mon sentence. Based my own understanding of the circumst...ances, this would ordinarily be a slam-dunk case for the prosecutor. Then Mr. Goldstein waltzed in, and did a truly masterful job of arguing the details of the traffic stop, articulating and splitting the nuances of the facts and the case law - such that he had pried a clear and heretofore unrealized logical path to my freedom. Actually, I was convinced from the beginning that "it wasn't gonna work," and was prepared to "plead the Second," and thus I maintained a critical and generally pessimistic position of my defense on factual grounds; but there's no doubt that even when viewed from this negative perspective, Mr. Goldstein's arguments at hearing were very convincing and so we won the day! Now, there's also no doubt that Mr. Goldstein did his "homework" for me, went to bat and did his best for my advocacy. Also, my impression of Mr. Goldstein is that he is very professional, and maintains a great relationship with the court, as well as the district attorneys. So ya, in short ***** (5-stars), I would definitely recommend Mr. Goldstein!

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2019 | Criminal Defense

A Life saver

honestly I can only speak from my heart . I had a gun possession case that I was in fear of losing because of my race and the fact that my co d was white ,I thought all the blame was going to for sure be placed on me ,due to what is going on in this world today ,involving white privilege and so many ...more things ,, Jeff made sure that I was in understanding every step of the way ,,AND not only understood where I was coming from but . He cared enough to make s sure that wasn’t going to be MY case , VERY Profeesional and Passionate , He SAved my life proving my innocence . A True life saver

Posted by Simone | January 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Gratitude and Reinforced Faith in Justice System

Lawyer Jeff Goldstein, I'm writing on behalf of my family to say thank you for your outstanding work on my brother's case. My father wanted to write to you himself but due to his limited proficiency in English he asked me to instead relay this message. On behalf of my father we would like to... express our gratitude to lawyer Jeffrey B. Goldstein. You have done an excellent job that saved my son from the Worcester Correctional Department. With your talent, devotion, and legal experience, you have done a great act of fairness, respecting the law and regulation of the Worcester District Court, that saved and helped my son to overcome a very serious lawsuit. Again, please accept our appreciation and thankfulness. May God bless you with health and happiness in life. Respectfully, Ly N. - H.N.'s father. Once again, I'd like to echo my father's gratitude during this stressful time for my family as well as convey my own. Without your help, my father would have been absolutely distraught as to what to do over this situation. My brother has gone a long way in terms of recovery, and this would not have been possible if you had not been there to be a true advocate for the rights of the mentally ill. By representing my family despite our destitute economic circumstances, you have reinforced my father's faith in the justice system and I wish you all the best. We only wish that we had more ways to thank you. Simone N. - H.N.'s sister.

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2013 | Criminal Defense

A Second Chance

Jeffrey Goldstein is an outstanding attorney and a very respectful and understanding man. He stood behind me in a time of great need and helped me more than I could ever thank him enough for. After being charged with multiple repeat offenses I was sure I had driven my life into the ground. After all ...the wrong I had done, Jeff still supported me and fought to help me turn it all around. He managed to make FOUR different judges see the good and the potential in me, and I was granted a second chance. I was given a continuance without a finding in each case. Jeff persisted to back me throughout the entire probation process. I was then awarded dismissals for all charges! Since then I have graduated from trade school and am working very hard toward my new career. If it weren't for Jeffrey Goldstein I never would have been able to make this come back. I will owe all of my future success to him. Thank you Jeff, I wouldn't recommend any other attorney.

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Donald Deren Courageous Advocacy Award, Worcester County Bar Advocates

Work Experience

1982 - 2007

Prosecuting Attorney, Worcester District Attorney's Office

Education

1981

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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