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

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Posted by Matt | July 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing Lawyer - Helped save my future

Michael Goldberg did an impeccable job throughout my trial and the months leading up to it. I was accused of 7 felony charges (4 rape & 3 kidnapping). He immediately caught my attention as an attorney due to his knowledge & concern for the accusations formed against me. My family and I suffered immen...sely having to deal with these accusations, but he always managed to keep us all updated and informed throughout the entire year helping to keep our minds at ease. He was always honest and supportive throughout. When it came to the 5 day trial, he was meticulous as well as extremely prepared to prove my innocence. He truly saved my life and I cannot thank him enough for going above and beyond. He was genuinely invested in my case, and I would highly recommend Michael Goldberg as an attorney to anyone in need !

Posted by Laurie | September 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Client

Michael Goldberg has helped me & my family with various legal issues including a child custody case-still ongoing. He is VERY good at what he does & I would HIGHLY recommend him to everyone that needs legal help/consultation. He listens. He responds. He gets the job done.

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thankful

Mr. Goldberg has been my attorney now for over five years, on multiple different occasions due to my poor choices. But he continuously has been there for me to help me get through each case. He’s always made a point to make sure my needs were met to the best of his ability and making sure I felt as c...omfortable as possible in each case whether that be understanding what I’m pleaing out to, what I’m facing, what my rights are, and even in the dark times helping me to cope in a appropriate manner and own up to my faults , accepting my responsibilities as a adult considering I made many poor decisions and did a lot of stupid things as a young adult. Through all of this, he has not only saved my ass a bunch of times but has immensely made a impact on the way I can view things and how things work in the world. I respect him and thank him for the support he has continuously given me as a adult to make a better life for myself. Every time I’m in jail he makes sure to let me know what’s going on and everyone in his law firm Contributes to making sure all clients needs are met. I’m very thankful and will continue to refer him to anyone as well as if i ever need him again. Very pleased. Very impressed.

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 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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