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 24 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Rafaell | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Sky Free

I was facing a felonious assault charge with another felony charge added when it was sent downtown...somehow mike was able to get both charges dropped with no probation no penalty fees no misdemeanors no nothing. I never felt this good in my whole life..had a lot to lose with my job and everything el...se..but mike was able to aggressively fight for my rights and now I am able to live my life again thanks mike.

Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exceptional attorney.

I’m glad to hire Michael to represent me in my domestic violence defense. My demestic violence charge was finally reduced to disprderly conduct. Michael is very professional and responsive. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is needing an criminal defense attorney.

Posted by caree | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

if you cant pull a rabbit out of your hat why would he think he could

Mr. Goldberg is a excellent defense attorney. I would definitely recommend MICHEAL GOLDBERG. You cant find another attorney better. I used Mike and will again. Hes defending several clients and is all over the justice center on different floors. Mike is not late, Mike is busy. I know he has a large c...ase load but attorney Goldberg knows law and is good at defending your rights. If your guilty and u think hiring a attorney will get u off scott free, you need a genie not attorney..remember always the judge and prosecutor are no dummies either and if u piss off ur attorney ur dumb as the crime you committed. THX MIKE! Caree L

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Michael was the Best

Michael handled my case excellent. When I first met with him he was extremely confident that and seemed to truely care about my case and thats what I was looking for in a lawyer. I met with many attorneys in the cleveland area and none of them seemed as confident as Michael did. I was charged with a ...F2 felonious assault carrying a sentance of 2-8 years prison and he got it dropped to a disordly conduct misdemeanor with only 3 months nonreporting probation and no jail time. I could not be more happier with the results. He is the best and would recommend him to anyone. Thank you

Posted by Jason | February 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Worked magic with stubborn prosecutor!

Michael Goldberg represented me in a felony drug case where I was charged with 8 felonies & 4 misdemeanors which had me looking at many years in prison, but Michael got them knocked down to where I didn't go to prison & received only 18 months probation, 10 days in jail, & some fines. The prosecutor ...wanted me gone for years in prison, but Mike convinced the judge otherwise & he's gone above & beyond since for me. Yeah he may be late to some hearings, but the judge & prosecutor were never on time either, so Michael was helping his other clients in the justice center because his services are so sought after do to his success rates of keeping people out of prison. I'd recommend him to people & say to those that post bad reviews, "if he kept you out of prison, then he did his job & if you're not happy with the results of plea bargaining, maybe you should have went to trial."

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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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