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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Posted by Jerusha | November 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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 anonymous | March 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

STAY AWAY!

Ohhh where to start with Michelle... let's see I hired her for a child custody case because my sons mother won't let me see him, and after a down payment was paid she then proceeded to tell me I have to pay her another 500 bucks in travel fees. When I questioned it she got real nasty and then ignored... me. I'm new to the process so I questioned a 500 dollar travel charge, IM SORRY! The complete disrespect was unbelievable. Shortly after that she just ignored me. Going on 4 months now and haven't heard anything back. Lovely. Thanks! Stay away from this person. She's a horrible person with no desire to help people. Stay far away from this lady she's as cold as they come!

Michelle Goldstein

Replied last March 30, 2017

Please post the fee agreement where it was clearly stated that a 1 hour 45 minute trip each way to the courthouse was $400 and feel free to post our email correspondence that clarified that. I don't believe any other attorney practicing over 13 years would only request $400 for a 5-6 hour day based upon your particular situation. I'm as nice and accommodating as they come. See my other reviews. Good luck with your case.

Posted by Alicia | March 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Best Attorney!

Michelle is an amazing attorney. I love how she keeps in touch with you and informs you on what's going on with your case. Also she is reasonable, and her payment plans are great. I'm glad that I found the best attorney there is. I would recommend her for everybody. I just have to thank her for all t...hat she has done for me this far, without her I wouldn't know where I would be with this.

Posted by Christine R. | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

She is the best!!!!!!!!!

I had a attnorey who recently retired and she was amazing and it was so hard to find an attnorey like her and an affordable one as well. I just wentered back to court almost 2 years ago and spent some much in court not one but twice. At the time when I spoke with mrs. Goldstein I had an attorney a...nd he promised me everything I wanted. I was just so strain and stress trying to find an attorney that I went by my emotion instead of taking to find one. I spoken with Mrs. Goldstein a couple of times through email and she was always straight up forward with me not promising me anything but let me know that she would it be there to fight. I was just too scared to change because I had a court hearing and i did not know what to do. I knew I had to make a decision quick because my attorney was not going to fight for me. My attorney I had was not doing nothing for me I was the one given him date of my hearing and so on i felt like i had to be on top of him. I went to conciliation meeting I feel like I had no voice whatsoever ma do it was a waste. After speaking with Mrs. Goldstein and her assistant they were just so loving and caring and really had the heart of gold and they were passionate to help me and others. She put me on a payment plan that was very affordable and showed me by her action she is not in this for the money but to make a difference and to help. I'm glad I made the choice to hire Mrs.Goldstein. if you haven't read her assistance story please r ew ad it back from 2011 the 1st review and on how much is Goldstein fault for her was and was on her side was a true inspiration. Anyone that goes through a custody battle knows that it's the most hardest and difficult thing anyone can go through and I would definitely recommend this is Mrs. Goldstein to anyone not only is she a great an attorney but she has a great assistant who goes above and beyond to make sure that someone is fighting for them and that you have a voice.. Thank you ladies! Christine

Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2015 | Child Custody

A dads fight

I cannot express how greatful I am for meeting Michelle. I contacted her after I received a letter that I needed to attend a criminal history hearing as part of my custody complaint. I was concerned that my past would come back to haunt me as I fight for custody of my daughter. I'm not much of a talk...er and I needed someone to be my voice. Michelle was so wonderful and answered all questions and concerns i had about my case. My wife and I walked out of her office with a weight off our shoulders and an attorney by my side not only for the criminal history hearing, but for the entire custody case. I'm so blessed to have Michelle by my side as I go through this journey. I look forward in working with her.

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Michelle Ericka Goldstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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