Michael Jay Goldberg

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Michael Jay Goldberg

4.8
40 reviews
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Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime ... +2 more

323 Lakeside Ave. West, Suite 450, Cleveland, OH

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About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

20%
Federal Crime 20%

20%
Sex Crime 20%

20%
Violent Crime 20%

20%
White Collar Crime 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 37 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Goldberg Law Firm

323 Lakeside Ave. West, Suite 450, Cleveland, OH, 44113

www.michaeljgoldberg.net

Michael Jay Goldberg's Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 36 reviews

Posted by Tech9tonya | April 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

The best attorney

Micheal is a great lawyer I had him for a family service case he get the job done

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

BEST LAWYER EVER

Mr. Goldberg represented me in s felony drug case. He successfully navigated the situation to only get me a year in a minimum camp. I was looking at a 10-year sentence. He allowed me to have a second chance in life, and for that, I am forever grateful. I would highly recommend Micheal to anyone.

Posted by Shane | December 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Great Attorney!!!!!

I can highly recommend the Goldberg Law Firm. I was charged with a very serious and complicated drug case where I was facing a Mandatory 11 year sentence if I was convicted as charged. Mr. Goldberg and his staff handled my case in the most professional and effective way. They listened to me, returned... my calls and they battled the prosecutor's office. I eventually received probation. Having the right lawyer made all the difference for me. I would recommend Michael Goldberg and his office to anyone facing serious charges

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Grateful

Michael Goldberg is a very good attorney in which he is very confident about the outcome of his cases. He was able to get my case reduced from a First degree misdemeanor to a disorderly conduct. I also noticed he is very well respected amongst his peers. I would definitely recommend Mr.Goldberg to a...nyone who is having serious legal problems.

Posted by John | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Got me off

I was facing 5 felony counts with mandatory prison time. I ended up with 1 year of easy probation. Michael may not hold your hand through the process but bottom line is he gets the job done.

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2020

Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Cleveland, Three Best Rated

2020

Top Lawyers in Cleveland, Expertise

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

10 Best Criminal Law Firm in Ohio, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Principal, The Goldberg Law Firm

2001 - 2005

Owner, Goldberg & Murner LLC

Associations

1996 - 2020

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1996 - 2020

Ohio Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

1988

Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Cincinnati

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Legal Seminar

Second Amendment vs. State Regulation

2016

Legal Seminar

National Gun Law and Marijuana

Languages

English

Activity

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