Darryl A. Goldberg

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Darryl A. Goldberg

also known as Law Offices of Darryl A. Goldberg

4.9
59 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

33 North Dearborn Street, Suite 1830, Chicago, IL

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About Darryl

Biography

Experienced Trial Attorney You Can Trust When the Stakes Are High. Representation for all Major Felonies Including Federal Drug and Conspiracy Charges, White Collar Crime and More. Call (773) 570-2788

Whether it’s a drug crime, corruption charge, or criminal appeal, we are always prepared for battle.

Whether it’s a drug crime, corruption charge, or criminal appeal, we are always prepared for battle.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Federal Crime 50%

50%
Criminal Defense 40%

40%
White Collar Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2021 2020
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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 22 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2003

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana

State: Indiana

Temporary Admission

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Darryl A. Goldberg

33 North Dearborn Street, Suite 1830, Chicago, IL, 60602

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Darryl A. Goldberg's Reviews

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Showing 11 - 13 of 13 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Fredrick | July 17, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Finding the 'PERFECT' Lawyer:

Finding the 'PERFECT' Lawyer: FOR DUMMIES Regardless of the reason you may find yourself in need of a lawyer, BE SMART and RETAIN THE SERVICES OF DARRYL GOLDBERG ASAP! I can only give you my perspective as someone that had a serious offense and DID ALL THE WRONG THINGS! 1. I confessed with...out representation 2. I let too much time go by before seeking an attorney 3. I listened to other people who didn't understand... YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! DARRYL IS AMAZING! The type of lawyer you want on your case is A CHAMPION, right!? You don't want someone who ‘hopes to win’, or ‘thinks they can win’! You want someone that: 1. Has a proven track record 2. Has a profound understanding of the law and an intuitive nature to navigate it 3. ‘KNOWS’ THEY CAN WIN!!! If you are reading this you or someone you care about has screwed up and NEED HELP! So, lets not BS ourselves, and think that 'WINNING' means getting off scott-free! 'WINNING' means getting THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME for what you know you probably did! As I said I did all the wrong things, and everyone from the federal investigator to the prosecutor wanted me in jail! If I had gone to jail, MY LIFE WOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN WHAT IT COULD! I have too many people depending on me, but I couldn't get acquitted, because I screwed up and told on myself before I even spoke with an attorney! (PLEASE DON'T CONSIDER DOING THAT!) Thinking because I was a 'GOOD GUY or GAL' and that you have a reason for doing what you did that would impress the prosecutor so they would say what? “Oh, he did what's right, just LET HIM/HER GO!” ARE YOU Freakin’ serious? With the system designed the way it is, and the perfection in which it was put together, if you want to make money off of locking people up... YOU DON'T HAVE A SHOT and neither did I! My wife and I called other attorneys, and forgive my vernacular... THEY WERE FULL OF ‘IT’! They didn't care about me, what they did, and they were lifetimes away from being ‘A MASTER’ at what they do in the strict procedural justice system! Darryl Goldberg is a freakin' MASTER! 'WINNING' for me was keeping someone so stupid to think that that criminal justice system gave a crap about who I am and why I did what I did OUT OF PRISON! Guess what? WE WON! I cannot tell you the surreal feeling I have every day knowing that I had someone that HAD MY BACK! Darryl does 3 things EXCEPTIONALLY WELL: 1. RESPOND to you, so you are not left hanging 2. GIVE it to you straight, so you are not left wondering 3. 'WIN' for you, so you are not left regretting I have to get real with you for a second, because this is not 'play time', THIS IS YOUR F'ing LIFE! You can roll the dice with someone who is just going to suck up all your cash and not CARE about what happens to you, (I call that 'PAYING FOR A PUBLIC DEFENDER'), or you can do what you have to do to SECURE DARRYL GOLDBERG AS YOUR CHAMPION, so YOU TOO CAN 'WIN'!

Posted by S.G. | March 07, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Darryl Goldberg is ALL you need!

If you have any type of criminal case, you NEED to hire Darryl Goldberg. I was currently on probation, and my ex-lawyer told me I was going to jail for a year with this new charge. I was scared for my life, and that's when I hired Darryl. Darryl walked into the court room with confidence, and we walk...ed out with Probation and Community Service. After sentencing, Darryl went into my probation hearing for violating probation, and got me probation ON TOP of probation! Darryl cares for his clients, and answers every phone call - even at 11 pm at night! He is prompt in getting back to you, even when he's in court. Darryl will not leave you hanging. Without a doubt, if you care about you and your family, I recommend Darryl Goldberg 100%. You will be making a big mistake if you don't call him for help. He is all you will need and has a proven track record of success.

Posted by Lisa | December 22, 2011 | Expungement

Felony Expunged

Darryl Goldberg did the impossible for my husband. He enabled us to get a non-expungable felony expunged. He is an outstanding attorney. He took over the case after our initial attorney told my husband there was no hope for his case. He listened to us and agressively, yet respectfully, advocated on h...is behalf. He is intelligent, professional, and sincere. He gave my husband a second chance. I don't know what more I can say about Mr. Goldberg, but he has my highest recommendation and I wouldn't go to court without him.

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Darryl A. Goldberg's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Goldberg. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."

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Blake Horwitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Darryl is extremely intelligent and willing to go the extra distance to figure out every possible avenue to win on behalf of his clients. He has acquired special skills."

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Dan Tsataros

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Darryl is an excellent litigator."

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Randy Weinstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Darryl. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Zaid Abdallah

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Albanese

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked as a cook county prosecutor for 12 years and can honestly state that Darryl always represented his clients in a vigorous and professional matter. Darryl is well versed in narcotics law at both the state and federal level and works very hard for his clients."

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James Knibbs

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Darryl Goldberg is always well prepared, detail oriented, and is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is a very good attorney who gets good results for his clients in state and federal court."

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David Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Darryl has a well-deserved, first-rate reputation in the Chicago legal community for criminal defense. He has handled many high-profile and unique cases. I highly recommend him for his skill, tenacity and attention to detail."

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Thomas Field

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Darryl has carved out a reputation in the area of criminal defense that is well beyond his years in practice. He has mastered the art of trial preparation and always knows the law and facts better than anyone else in the courtroom. Darryl is results oriented and doesn't stop turning over rocks until he exhausts all options to protect his clients and mitigate any repercussions that may be in store for his clients. I would comfortably and confidently recommend Darryl's services to any client's or acquaintances and have. I have only heard good things in return."

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Richard Albanese

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Field

Family lawyer

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James Knibbs

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2017

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2017

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2016

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2015

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2015

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2014

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2013

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Darryl A. Goldberg

2004 - 2011

Partner, Meczyk Goldberg

2003 - 2004

Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of Chicago Corporation Counsel's Office

Associations

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Florida Bar

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life Member

2016 - 2017

Chicago Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee

Chair

2015 - 2016

Chicago Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee

Chair

2014 - 2015

Chicago Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee

Chair

2013 - 2014

Chicago Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee

Chair

2012 - 2013

Chicago Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee

Chair

2011 - 2012

Chicago Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee

Chair

2008 - 2009

Chicago Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee

Vice-Chair

2006 - 2017

American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Trial Evidence Committee, Criminal Evidence Subcommittee

Chair

2006 - 2017

American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Trial Evidence Committee, Criminal Evidence Subcommittee

Chair

2005 - 2011

Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Co-chair, Criminal Law Commitee

Sample of Legal Cases

People of the State of Illinois v. Alex Huitron

NOT GUILTY

People of the State of Illinois v. Christopher Figueroa

NOT GUILTY

United States v. Leo Earl Sharp

United States v. Calabrese et. al (Anthony Doyle)

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Education

2003

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Case Law Update, Illinois and United States Supreme Court

United States and Illinois Supreme Court Case Law Update

2011

Going Solo as a Criminal Attorney

Starting Your Own Law Practice

2008

Arm Yourself: Defending and Prosecuting a "Gang" Case

Moderator of Seminar dealing with Defense of a "Gang" Case

Publications

2009

American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Responding to the Middle-of-the-Night Call

N/A

American Bar Association 101 Article Series What Do You Do When You Get A Call In The Middle Of The Night From A Family Member Or Friend of Potential Client Who Has Been Arrested?

Languages

Spanish

English

Polish

Activity

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