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

  • Cash
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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

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by James | April 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A lawyer that has your back.

We all know that a divorce is one collasal pain in the ass and you need to steal yourself for a rough go. However, if you have the Goldstein Law Group retained, you will always come through knowing your lawyer has your back. You want a lawyer who will also consult with you actively and isn't afraid t...o tell you your line of thinking is wrong, or at the very least, explain the law and how it applies. This is a wonderful team! Easily a firm I will turn to again if I need some legal items handled.

Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2018 | Family

A true professional

I contacted Mark to discuss my situation with him at a time my marriage was going through an incredibly rough patch. I went over my thoughts, questions, and concerns with him, and he listened and gave me fantastic feedback as a professional, as well as a spouse and parent. I can't express how much I ...appreciated him treating me with respect and compassion without passing any judgment. He didn't push me into any decisions or situations that I did not personally want and made it clear he wants for me what I want for me. At the same time, it's also very clear that he is quite savvy and is knowledgeable and can do a great job for his clients. He would definitely be my go-to person on these kinds of matters.

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 anonymous | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

beware!

Led me to believe he had my best interest but was only my money he cared about. 6 figures later and couple years of being divorced, constantly back and forth trying to defend all the " open ended" issues that he deliberately left open so he can have me pay him more money to keep representing me. Coul...d not even adhere to timelines to finish my case. Fired him. Also he never returned phone calls. Save yourself!

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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

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