Michelle Ericka Goldstein

Michelle Ericka Goldstein

4.5
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 22 years

Child custody Lawyer at Mayfield Heights, OH
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Criminal Defense ... +3 more

1337 Elmwood Road, Mayfield Heights, OH

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 1 year

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2024

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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 22 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2003

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No misconduct found

Location

Goldstein Law Office, LLC

1337 Elmwood Road, Mayfield Heights, OH, 44124

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Michelle Ericka Goldstein's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Family

Posted by Jerusha | November 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Attentive and Warm Hearted

Michelle is simply amazing. She goes above and beyond for a case where a parent clearly has their children’s best interest at heart. She can truly see when children are being used as fodder for a vengeful manipulative parent and works extra hard to see justice for the children. Our case seemed imposs...ible to us after losing everything and fighting for 4 years and having other lawyers leaving us bankrupt - Michelle helped us bring our babies home and keep them safe. Even when the other parent is trying once more to disrupt their lives - Michelle is in our corner to keep their best interest at heart. If she tells you that you should compromise - there is a good reason. Ask her questions. Ask for understanding. She will take the time to explain all her reasoning for every consideration and every action. This is who Michelle is.

Posted by DANIEL | October 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

AMAZING LAWYER

AMAZING LAWYER she represents me and Fought hard in my Custody case... Thanks to her my daughter will always have her Daddy <3

Posted by Micah Carey | April 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent Attorney

I retained Ms. Goldstein's services in a difficult custody case against my children's mother and she proved herself to be an adept and intelligent attorney. She worked with me every step of the way and was tireless in her efforts to help me obtain custody of my children (which I did). I am grateful t...o have found such an experienced, skillful and compassionate lawyer. It's two years later and my children are now happy and well-adjusted in part due to my decision to hire Michelle for my custody case.

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2015 | Family

Attorney Goldstein hard working professional that not only empowers her clients but educates them.

I came to Attorney Goldstein not know anything about how to file for custody. My husband left my children and I broke with no income to support ourselves. Attorney Goldstein stated we will help. She is also mentoring her assistant. I broke down into tears and Attorney Goldstein stated this is what we... are going to do. My ex husband 3 years later thanked me for everything. He stated at the time of the divorce custody and domestic relations matter Attorney Goldstein was aggressive in court and so respected that he referred his wife to her. We all get along for the children's sake, I was learned from a lot from my experience with Attorney Goldstein. She was the empowerment and example that women should follow. My ex husband to apologize to me after 3 years was do to how strong I became from the example Attorney Goldstein sets. There are some attorneys that treat you as if you are beneath them. Attorney Goldstein empowers her clients to bbbe better and learn from her. She includes them in every decision. For those who feel Attorney Goldstein did not do right by them or their situation, well I must say you did not listen. She only has the best interests of the children first and her clients. This is a Attorney of substance and should really be a public speaker for educating and empowering people on what exactly this court system can do and the consequences of the outcomes. I have read the negative reviews left on here. I do not feel they were clients who took and learned what I have and so many others on the passion Attorney Goldstein has for her profession. Thank you Attorney Goldstein for showing me the benefits of being an empowered woman. In addition empowering and showing a father the empowerment he needed at the time to be a supportive co parent.

Posted by Anthony | October 09, 2014 | Family

Aggressive and compassionate suite this attorney well...

My case was made unusual by my firing an attorney two weeks prior to my trial and then seeking out the Law offices of Attorney Goldstein. Both Michelle and her assistant Teresa worked thru the short time frame as if it was their own futures at stake. They both put in long hours and demanded a good ...deal of information and availability on my part. I truly felt they treated my case as if I was a family member in dire need of help. Teresa helped prepare Attorney Goldstein who then went after my case in court with the greatest professionalism and vigor. Without the carful detailing of this office I would have been gravely unprepared. I can't say enough to explain the comfort I had having Michelle by my side at my trial. She fought to gain a more reasonable custody situation for my children. She also didn't "B.S." me when it came to expenses of a trial. My previous attorney had many challenges in this department, and I was very uneasy hiring someone new. Michelle put my fears to rest both for my custody case substance and it's inevitable expense. I will recommend this office to anyone in the Lancaster area who needs a straight forward, hardworking attorney to represent their family. Thank you for all that was done!

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Robert Going

Unknown lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Michelle works closely with her clients and works hard for the best results. She is passionate about the law"

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer | Aug 02

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Goldstein is one of the finest attorney's in her state. I highly recommend her legal services. She is a true professional and someone who cares about their clients in and out of court."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Justin Gearty

Child custody lawyer | Mar 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marakay Rogers

Child custody lawyer | May 13

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Associations

2009 - Present

Lancaster Bar Association

Volunteer Attorney Program

2003 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

American Bar Association

Education

2000

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

San Diego State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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