Steven Michael Goldman

Steven Michael Goldman

3.6
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Wheeling, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I8 W Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 27 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1998

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Law Office of Steven M. Goldman

I8 W Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL, 60090

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Steven Michael Goldman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.6 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

Posted by Josh | October 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely best and most thorough attorney I've ever met.

Mr. Goldman is the most thorough and professional attorney myself and many friends and family have done business with, having his representation. Through the years, unexpected and sometimes life-altering, situations may arrise and that's a scary, horrible feeling. Steve tells you like it is and exact...ly what he can do for you, no false expectations. He has incredible know how and confidence. I have, and would again, trust Steve with any case or situation. He is definitely the best attorney I've worked with and always will.

Posted by Kevan | July 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent representation

Stephen was very professional and took all the work out of my hands. He was excellent at keeping me informed and he was able to fight and win a hearing to have my license reinstated. For any matter with a dui I would highly highly recommend Stephen Goldman, because he is an expert in this area!

Posted by Bob | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I did not like the representation by Steve Goldman

I paid him 19,000 dollars in January of 2018. He withdrew from my case in June of 2018 after making only four court appearances. He did not refund me any money,yet he only filed one motion. That motion was a motion to withdraw,filed by an associate, in June of 2018. He did not give me a reasonable n...otice in serving me the withdraw notice. His partner gave me the notice less than an hour before my criminal case was heard. This is likely a breach of ethical rules for Illinois lawyers.

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent lawyer, terrible employees

Excellent service provided by Mr. Goldman himself. He was always professional and helpful in explaining every process of my case. However his secretary was extremely rude and unprofessional and since I had to deal with her 100% of the time before talking to Mr. Goldman, I am rating him 2 stars. Bewar...e of not only the lawyer you hire, but the employees that work for him as well. Extremely rude woman who brought my wife to tears and never apologized even when she admitted she was wrong.

Posted by Joe | April 2, 2014

Excellent attorney

I have had a couple interactions with the police over the years and of all the lawyers I have hired, none have ever quite gotten the job done like Mr. Goldman. His vast knowledge of the law and unique approach are the only reason I am a free man today. Hire this lawyer if you want someone who will ex...amine your case from every angle and put forth a noticeable and concerted effort into the situation.

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Steven Michael Goldman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Stevens

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Goldman's cross examination skills make him a good lawyer to watch for other attorneys looking to improve their skills. He continues to be one of the best in the business."

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Debra Crawford

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Leroi

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse and would recommend Mr. Goldman to everyone and anyone. I have been practicing for 24 years. I was the youngest judge in Colorado history, a magistrate, a prosecutor in three districts, a law professor, and have worked in private practice for years. I still learn from his Avvo answers each and every day. He is a huge credit to the legal system. Hire him."

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Steven Michael Goldman for his excellent analytical ability, attentive approach to his clients, legal knowledge and cordially respectful attitude towards colleagues and peers."

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Kevin McCubbin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Steven Goldman is an EXCELLENT trial attorney"

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David Freidberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Steven Goldman for about six years and have had numerous occasions to observe him in court and have participated in trials with him as well. I have have the utmost regard for his legal skills and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."

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Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Censure issued in IL, 2018

updated on 06/28/2019

Censure means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Sample of Legal Cases

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI)

NOT GUILTY AFTER TRIAL

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Education

1998

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Arizona

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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