Arnold David Goldstein

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Arnold David Goldstein

4.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 62 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Northbrook, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Child Custody ... +2 more

707 skokie blvd, Northbrook, IL

About Arnold

Biography

Once I have agreed to represent you, then you are my client. I will follow your best interest and am not concerned with the feelings of the other side, the court or anyone else. An attorney's job is to represent his or her client and in that regard we can only "serve one master". . .

My early years in practice were all about client's and their business needs. My initial training and education was in tax law, accounting, commercial law and litigation. I have maintained these skills throughout the years. The same strategic planning and actions are universal in all legal matters

Custody should be focused on what's best for your child and then the parent's interest in parenting time, decision making can be considered. When raising a child, we believe to first looking to the child's needs and then looking to each parent's ability to fufill those needs.

Every child must be supported financially and emotionally by each parent to the extent each parent's ability. However, each parent must be able to have the ability to live himself or herself in order to be able to be that good parent that we all hope for.

My early years in practice were all about client's and their business needs. My initial training and education was in tax law, accounting, commercial law and litigation. I have maintained these skills throughout the years. The same strategic planning and actions are universal in all legal matters

Divorce/Paternity and related family law matters are extremely personal. Although there are formula's in the law, they are merely guidelines and each case is different. Carefully drafted document can avoid most future litigation and should be clear guides to the conduct of each of the parties.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

50%
Child Custody 15%

15%
Child Support 15%

15%
Business 10%

10%
Commercial Real Estate 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 62 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1963

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

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Arnold David Goldstein's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
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Posted by Suzan | October 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Definite Five Stars

Arnie is excellent, understanding and always did what was best for me, whether I knew it or not at the time. He had an excellent relationship with my judge and worked effectively with the GAL and my ex's lawyer to bring resolution to all the issues I experienced. He was available for consultation a...t all hours, including weekends and evenings when critical issues arrived. I could not have gotten through this divorce without his support and guidance. His paralegal, Emily, was amazing and super supportive, too.

Posted by anonymous | July 6, 2015

Grateful Client

Arnie is a competent professional who handled post decree matters that were both time consuming and complex yet he achieved results that other attorneys said were unattainable. He is a tireless and relentless advocate and a good man to have in your corner. My prayers were answered when Arnie agreed t...o represent me and my children. Attorneys with his qualities and qualifications are few and far between. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Lamar | August 10, 2013

Best Decision

Attorney Goldstein has been awesome from day one. He is on top of situations before they even arise. Retaining him to handle my divorce and custody hearing was the best decision I made.

Posted by anonymous | October 9, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Arrogant

I had seen him in action in the Lake County courthouse and thought he would be a great advocate for me. During our consultation, I was nervous. Have you ever played with a napkin pen or something in your hands when you’re talking and nervous? Well, I was wearing a dress that went WELL over ...my knees and I was fumbling with the edges while we were talking - because I was nervous and he stopped the consultation and asked if I was flirting with him! Seriously?! I lost all respect for him at that point. Needless to say, I did not hire him. A little too arrogant for my money.

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Arnold David Goldstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Curtis Ross

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Arnold Goldstein has opposed me on a number of cases over a period of many years. He is an extremely experienced, knowledgeable, talented and honest lawyer with a special expertise in financial matters."

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Patricia Kalal

Family lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked on several challenging cases with Arnie and he has been an excellent advocate for his clients. He has a remarkable knowledge of the law and how to best put it to use for his clients."

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Curtis Ross

Family lawyer

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Patricia Kalal

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

50 Year Award, Chicago Bar Association

2013

Senior Practitioner, Lake County Bar Association

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1963 - Present

Principal, Goldstein Law Office

Associations

2007 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Board Member for Family Law

1963 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Education

1985

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

Work on Graduate Degrees

1975

John Marshall Law School

LL.M - Master of Laws

1963

Northwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1963

Roosevelt University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1960

University of Illinois

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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