Mark Goldstein

Mark Goldstein

4.7
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 39 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Old Bridge, NJ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony

14 Woodward Dr, Old Bridge, NJ

About Mark

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 39 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1987

Delinquent

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 39 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Goldstein Law Group, LLC

14 Woodward Dr, Old Bridge, NJ, 08857-3374

Goldstein Law Group, LLC Monmouth& Ocean County

800 Old Bridge Rd, Brielle, NJ, 08730

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Mark Goldstein's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding Legal Team

My attorney's Mark and Edward provided outstanding legal service while working on my case. They were able to dive into my case and use their legal expertise, that allowed me to receive a wonderful outcome. They were very responsive and energetic concerning all of my legal matters. The entire office ...provided upscale assistants within a timely manor. The team was also very engaging. Every issue was escalated and quickly resolved by their strong ability of understanding how the law governs our society today.

Posted by Catherine | October 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

GOLD STANDARD LAW FIRM-DREAM TEAM LAWYERS!

Look no further for another law firm, Mark Goldstein and his ENTIRE staff are at your service from the first call! I was highly recommended to the Goldstein Law Firm from a friend after going thru lawyer after lawyer and getting NO results and a lot of headaches. Every single person I spoke with wa...s not only knowledgeable, professional and aware of all and any new changes to family laws, but they were also kind, caring down to earth and devoted. I felt as if I were receiving preferential treatment every time I interacted with this firm. They took my calls EVERY time, never sent a letter to my ex's lawyer without sending it to me first and getting my approval, and THEY NEVER LIED TO ME! I cannot express my gratitude and appreciation enough for the superlative job they did and did it in a timely fashion. Prior to consulting the GOLDSTEIN LAW FIRM I had 3 other lawyers and in 4 years, they couldn't accomplish what Mark did in 4 months!!!!!

Posted by Nathan | March 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

When you need the best, look no further...

If you are looking for strong representation, especially in high conflict cases, then look no further because you have found the right law group. I had been divorced for several years when I retained Goldstein Law Group to represent me in seeking a modification to my custody and support order. At t...he time of my divorce, the combination of my emotional state and the weak representation from my former attorney led me to sign what was, for me, an unfair, unbalanced custody and support order that didn’t benefit my children or myself in any way. Although the language of my order left the door open for me to have additional parenting time with my children, it was opposed by my ex-wife at every turn despite my persistent requests. This led me to Mark Goldstein and Francine Galante. Mark listened to my story, reviewed my poorly written property settlement agreement from several years prior and solidly advised me on what I was in for. It was the fight of my life. He was honest with me about the time, energy and money that would be involved. I was given opportunities along the way to settle, which would have cut my legal expenses, but would not have given me the fair agreement I was seeking. I spent 15 long months in litigation with my ex. As expected, she blocked every attempt at negotiation, despite being represented herself by an attorney, despite multiple rounds of mediation, despite telephone conferences with the judge, culminating in several days of testimony at a plenary hearing. Francine and Mark worked diligently on my behalf communicating with the opposing counsel, the mediator and the judge. I am happy to report that I was successful in my quest to obtain 50/50 shared residential custody of my children. My new order is fair, balanced and affords my children the opportunity to share equally in the love and affection of both parents. The resultant financial aspects of the new order were fair and clearly written to avoid future misinterpretations. I cannot be happier with the outcome. I never could have come this far without the strong representation by my attorneys Mark and Francine. They were there for me every step of the way. Was it expensive? Of course it was. Anyone who thinks that aggressive litigation is cheap is sadly mistaken. However, you get what you pay for. I learned that the hard way. I never could have come this far or attained this outcome by myself. Don’t make the same mistake. If you are faced with the need to hire an attorney to represent you in your divorce or custody case, you MUST do it right the first time. My only regret is not hiring Mark and Francine sooner.

Posted by J | March 16, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Temporary restraining order - DV

I am a professional working in healthcare. I called Mark searching for help starting out as a plaintiff in a case. This was my first rodeo being involved in such a matter so I wanted to seek out his advice and expertise. On my way over i had received a message that a cross temporary restraining order... was filed against me. I couldn't believe it. Mark helped me calm my nerves a bit. Mark is very down to earth and knowledgable about the law. He is very organized and efficient in his work and he knows the system. Mark and I spoke on numerous occasions and he proved to be smart, honest, professional, motivated and just an overall hard working individual. A gentleman by the name of Steven was also very helpful. He is a lawyer as well. They made me feel comfortable all the way through my case and when I had questions Mark and Steven were there to assist. I couldn't have gone through this case alone and I would recommend Mark to help give direction and guidance throughout the process. I would suggest meeting with Mark for a consultation to get an idea of how dedicated he is to his work and how down to earth people at his firm are. They will work with you. If you have any concerns just ask them and they will address it. I truly appreciate your help guys. Thank goodness it's over but thanks again for the assistance!!

Posted by Jo-Anne | February 19, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

PRAISEWORTHY AWESOME ATTORNEY

If you are seeking a divorce attorney who is a compassionate human being with praiseworthy perseverance and ambition then Mark Goldstein is the lawyer for you! I retained Mark back in Nov. 2014 after interviewing several other attorneys and I actually retained another attorney who took my money but ...not my best interest. My soon to be ex-husband emptied our bank accounts and left me virtually penniless after 30 years of marriage. The day after I met Mark, we were in the courtroom obtaining support for me! My divorce is complicated but not for Mark Goldstein. From the sweet receptionist Deana, to the awesome paralegal JoAnn to the (super!) Jr. lawyer Steven, there is an ENTIRE TEAM on your side who actually work for your money, best interest and success of you divorce. There is NO dragging the feet with Mark Goldstein. He is one amazing, seasoned divorce attorney!

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Mark Goldstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Meth

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mark for several years, and I gladly endorse him. We were bitter adversaries in a very difficult divorce matter. Mark was extremely knowledgeable about the issues presented in the case, and fought very aggressively for his client. I recommend him fully for any person who feels downtrodden and needs a strong voice."

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Edward Wojciechowski

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mark for many years. He is extremely knowledge and ready to handle any situation that may be presented. He is an asset to any client."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Top 10 Attorneys, American Jurist Institute

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2018

Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

1986

AMERICAN JURISPRUDENCE AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner/Owner, Goldstein Law Group, LLC

1997 - 2015

PARTNER, GOLDSTEIN BACHMAN AND NEWMAN LLP

1995 - 1997

ATTORNEY, LAW OFFICES OF MARK GOLDSTEIN

1995 - 1995

PARTNER, RUBIN KUHN KAPLAN CAHN AND GOLDSTEIN

1987 - 1995

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, RUBIN RUBIN AND MALGRAN

1986 - 1987

TAX ATTORNEY, DELOITTE HASKINS AND SELLS

Associations

1990 - Present

Middlesex County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1988 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1986 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Education

1986

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

BROOKLYN COLLEGE - CUNY

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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