We are a father and two sons practicing law together in Augusta, GA! Call for a free consultation!Richard H. Goolsby, Sr. is a former state prosecutor and former federal prosecutor for over 20 yr.We offer good experience and good personal service in all your family law matters!Richard H. Goolsby, Sr. is a former 20 yr. federal prosecutor who has tried some major cases.
I am the son and grandson of Southern Baptist ministers. I have lived in Georgia all my life. We are a father and son law practice. We have a second son who is attending law school and and third son who will also go to law school in the near future! The Goolsby Law Firm is truly a family law firm!
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Richard Goolsby is a former federal prosecutor for over 20 years who has tried some of the largest federal fraud and public corruption cases in Georgia and U.S. history.
44 years
Languages spoken
English
233 Davis Road, Suite C
Augusta, GA, 30907
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1978 | 04/17/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Democracy Award | Common Cause of Georgia | 2007 |
Significant Prosecution Award | United States Department of Justice | 2006 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | The Goolsby Law Firm LLC | 2007 - Present |
Prosecuting Attorney | United States Attorney's Office, Southern District Of Geogia | 1987 - 2007 |
Prosecuting Attorney | State Of Georgia | 1983 - 1987 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Georgia State Bar Association | 1978 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Blog | White Collar Crime in Georgia | 2009 |
Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law | U.N. Human Rights Provisions For the Protection of Prisoners | 1977 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Georgia School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1978 |
University of Georgia | 1975 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Common Cause of Georgia Annual Meeting | Prosecution of Public Corruption | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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U.S. v. Charles Walker | Defendant found guilty on 127 counts |
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Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
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I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Jason Smith, Federal crime Attorney on Dec 13, 2013
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I endorse Richard Goolsby. He is an honorable attorney. He knows the Federal system because he's prosecuted and defended in it. If I had a client in any situation in Federal Court, I'd recommend Richard Goolsby.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
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I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Jason Smith, Federal crime Attorney on Dec 13, 2013
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I endorse Richard Goolsby. He is an honorable attorney. He knows the Federal system because he's prosecuted and defended in it. If I had a client in any situation in Federal Court, I'd recommend Richard Goolsby.
Christopher Leroi, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 20, 2013
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Mr. Goolsby is simply an exceptional attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. I am a former judge, former magistrate, former prosecutor, and an attorney with 24 years of experience. I still learn from his answers on Avvo on a daily basis and I am constantly impressed.
M. Miller, Adoption Attorney on May 2, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Carmelina Marin, Unknown Attorney on Apr 18, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Scott France, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 14, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Richard is very professional and definitely should be your first call.
William Cassara, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 19, 2012
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Richard is the "go-to" guy in Federal Criminal cases. Due to his extensive experience as a federal prosecutor he knows the system inside and out. Whenever I have a client in need of a federal criminal defense lawyer, I send them to Richard.
Jeffrey Johnston, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 6, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. Richard is an extremely skilled trial lawyer and a strong advocate for his clients. He is a gentleman and he conducts his practice with professionalism and courtesy.
Christopher Hudson, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 5, 2012
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I highly recommend Mr. Goolsby for criminal defense. He is very well respected among his peers in the legal community. Additionally, he is a former Assistant US Attorney and knows criminal law from both the prosecution and defense standpoint. You simply cannot go wrong with his experience and expertise.
Matisyahu Wolfberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 5, 2012
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A family operation, what could be better? Give him a call today.
Andrew Edelberg, General practice Attorney on Nov 1, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Susan Duke, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 29, 2012
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Excellent, zealous representation for his clients!
Laurie Landsittel, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 26, 2012
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Being a former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Attorney Goolsby is obviously an excellent criminal defense attorney. Also, Mr. Goolsby went to a top-notch law school so am certain he is very well-qualified to advise clients on other areas of the law as well. I highly endorse this lawyer!
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