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

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Fees and Rates

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Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

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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

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 26 reviews | Case Results

Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent

Worked with Mr Goldstein for over a year during my divorce. He was always attentive, available and responsive to my concerns and needs. Divorce is a very rocky road and having the right lawyer is key. Mr Goldstein was able to bring the matter to a close as quickly and effectively as possible. I would... highly recommend him and thankful he was on my side of the negotiating table.

Posted by Victor Petak | November 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

BEST OF THE BEST! A GENIUS!!

I was blindsided by my wife with divorce papers. I thought everything was going well. I was busting my back working 2 full-time jobs to pay the mortgage on a new palatial home she insisted on purchasing, only to find out she was cheating on me. I was so apoplectic I couldn't even think. I started ...looking for a lawyer on the internet and noticed the Mark Goldstein Law Firm kept coming up with 5 stars on multiple review sites and made an appointment. I was nervous, heart-broken, depressed and had no idea what was going to happen. That all changed the minute I met Mark Goldstein! This guy explained the process, did not make any grandiose promises, and was so down to earth and caring I knew I was in good hands and understood why he had so many 5 star ratings. His calm manner relaxed me and enabled me to give him pertinent information that significantly improved Mark's ability to strategize. MARK IS A GENIUS! Since he specializes in Family Law, he knew all and every new changes that were implemented. My ex-wife's lawyer did not specialize in family law, so Mark literally wiped up the floor with her and got me the deal of a lifetime! I am forever grateful to Mark and also Francine Galante Carlin and the legal secretary who ALWAYS answered my questioned and concerns and NEVER lied to me! I HIGHLY recommend The Goldstein Law Firm!

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 Tamara | April 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Pure GENIUS!!

I cannot say enough. Mark turned my case around from the first day I hired him. He's very strategic and he's a 'numbers' man which was exactly what my case needed!

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.

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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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David Meth

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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

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