Jennifer S. Goldman

Jennifer S. Goldman

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 30 years

Child custody Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation

2213 Boll Street, Dallas, TX

About Jennifer

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Child Custody 40%

Custody, child welfare (litigation, administrative reviews, investigations), divorce, relative/grandparent custody and access.

40%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Collaborative, cooperative, and litigated divorce. Family law mediations.

30%
Family 30%

Divorce, relative/grandparent custody and access, adoption, collaborative custody/divorce, mediation

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 30 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1995

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jennifer S. Goldman

2213 Boll Street, Dallas, TX, 75204

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Jennifer S. Goldman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rose | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Representation

When the time came for the inevitable custody battle I was so scared, frustrated, and full of emotions but luckily I found Jennifer Goldman. She is strong, kind, and looked out for our best interest. She is smart, experienced, and invaluable to have on your side and has an amazing assistant. Through ...it all she explained the processes, was honest and didn’t sugar coat anything, she helped me keep focus on the overall goal by looking at the facts and helped me not to give in to overwhelming emotion as this type of case brings out. She successfully handled my case, and words could never express my gratitude to the amazing work she did for us. I would highly recommend Jennifer if you are in need of excellenct representation.

Posted by Paul | February 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Rating Ms. Goldman

My wife and I retained Ms. Goldman to help us in obtaining guardianship (aka Conservatorship) of our godson. It was a very detailed and unusual case, involving coordination with Juvenile Justice and serving papers to a very unwilling party. Ms. Goldman and staff were thorough in behind the scenes n...eeds and when it came to the trial, she was superb. We happily won permanent guardianship and now have a chance to give our godson the bright future he deserves.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fast, Efficient and Very Professional

Jen and Kris were recommended to me by some friends and after a brief meeting with them I immediately hired them to handle my divorce. They were very thorough, timely and offered thoughtful advice each step of the process to ensure I understood everything that was happening. Document review was very ...fast and they were both great about making sure I knew what was standard vs. what was not standard and what my options were throughout. I will definitely recommend them to friends/colleagues in the future.

Posted by Matthew | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

No frills, no surprises, prompt & professional attorney

I hired Ms. Goldman to represent me in my divorce. She made a very difficult, complicated, and uneasy situation both straightforward and palatable . She and Kris were both extremely kind and patient, yet courteously direct. Throughout the process, the pros and cons of each decision/situation were car...efully detailed to me. Kris (her paralegal) was truly wonderful in explaining the process and procedures, which was very comforting considering the circumstances, and made me feel as if I was in good hands. Ms. Goldman was on time, professional, and just as important, very efficient with my money. As miserable of a situation a divorce can be, I was truly impressed with how these ladies streamlined the process and made it as managable as possible. In the end, Ms.Goldman and her staff did exactly what was explained to me in our first meeting and I cannot say enough good things about this law practice and how they treat their clients. I would highly and confidently recommend them to anyone.

Posted by Kristy | August 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Real Partner

Working with Jennifer has made the most stressful time of my life easier to deal with. During our work together, she was very reasonable and honest - whether it was something I wanted to hear or not - which only better prepared me. She and Kris are responsive, sensitive and most of all calm in a time... when tensions can run high. I always felt like someone was listening and addressing my concerns. Their care and proactivity with my case made the process easier.

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Jennifer S. Goldman's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Schorsch

Family lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this Ms. Goldman without any reservations.She is knowledgeable, bright and creative. She has an exceptional manner with clients and in particular an ability to provide empathy. I have worked with her several times and she is an asset on any team."

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Alexandra Geczi

Family lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Jennifer as both a mediator and consultant on my own cases. Jennifer has the ability to empathize with a client's situation while still maintaining professionalism. She is intelligent, straight-forward, and an excellent problem-solver. She has a solid knowledge of the law and is a passionate advocate for her clients. I refer her cases and continue to use her as a mediator. I have the utmost respect for Jennifer, and I endorse her without hesitation."

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Krista Hayes

Child custody lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is a true "jack of all trades." I have had the benefit of working with her on cases, working against her on cases and utilizing her as a mediator. I can't say enough good things about this attorney and mediator. She is a breath of fresh air and a compassionate mediator and a tough advocate as an attorney."

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Chigozie Odediran

Family lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Smart and Friendly!"

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Pamela Isaacson

Family lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is an excellent litigation attorney. She is well versed in family law and is well respected in the legal community. She was also a mediator in one difficult case in which I represented a party. We would not have settled but for her perseverance and tenacity in helping resolve a highly litigious matter."

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John McLauchlan

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer Goldman enjoys an excellent reputation as both a mediator and litigator. She works hard to get the best possible results for her clients."

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Gerald Tadlock

Family lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse Jennifer Goldman. We have had a case opposite each other, and she worked hard to resolve tough issues. Jennifer is a great negotiator who puts her client’s interests first, but is also a top-notch lawyer inside the courtroom."

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Jennifer Hargrave

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is brilliant at handling tough issues involving children. She is compassionate, and really cares about her clients and her work on their behalf. She is a creative problem solver, which also makes her an outstanding mediator."

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Dorothea Laster

Family lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jennifer Goldman is a fantastic mediator for high conflict custody cases. She settled a case for me that I thought would be impossible to resolve. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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James Shields

Unknown lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer."

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Donald Henslee

Family lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Goldman has the ability to understand and answer legal inquiries in a precise and understandable manner. Her reputation in the legal community is excellent."

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Emily Miskel

Family lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jennifer Goldman has been a great mediator in some difficult cases. She also has special expertise with CPS issues."

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Angela Holmes

Family lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer Goldman is an excellent family law attorney and mediator. I have had numerous cases where she was opposing counsel and have worked in conjunction with her on family law cases. She is professional, well regarded in the family law community, and a strong advocate for her clients. I would highly recommend her on any case."

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Gregory Housewirth

Mediation lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is my "go-to" for family law mediation in Dallas county. Jennifer is able to connect with people from all walks of life and really shows her concern for their situation. She is both persistent and imaginative in finding solutions. Additionally, I recommend Jennifer for divorce, CPS, custody and collaborative law cases."

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Krista Hayes

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Pamela Isaacson

Family lawyer

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John McLauchlan

Juvenile law lawyer

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Gerald Tadlock

Family lawyer

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Rhonda Cleaves

Family lawyer

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Carie Silvestri

Family lawyer

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Donald Henslee

Education lawyer

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Emily Miskel

Family lawyer

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Angela Holmes

Family lawyer

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Gregory Housewirth

Child custody lawyer

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John Schorsch

Family lawyer

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Alexandra Geczi

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Certification as Child Welfare Law Specialist, National Association of Counsel for Children

2011

Young Leader of the Year, Cardozo Society

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney and Mediator, Law Offices of Jennifer S. Goldman, P.L.L.C.

2008 - 2012

Associate Judge, City of Dallas Municipal Courts

2000 - 2007

Assistant District Attorney, Dallas County District Attorney's Office

1998 - 1999

Associate, Smith DeFeo

1996 - 1998

Associate, Patterson, Lamberty & Robinson

Associations

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

Collaborative Law Institute of Texas

Member

Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Member

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

National Association of Counsel for Children

Member

Texas Association of Mediators

Full Member

Texas Mediator Credentialing Association

Advanced Mediator

Education

1995

Florida State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Texas at Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Sex, Drugs and Surveillance

Sex and Drugs in a Case of Child Abuse-Evidentiary Issues

2013

Juvenile Justice Committee's Child Welfare Course

Mediation in a Child Welfare Case

2011

Jewish Family Service continuing education

You've Been Served

Publications

2014

Sex, Drugs and Surveillance CLE Sex and Drugs in a Case of Child Abuse-Evidentiary Issues

2013

Juvenile Justice CLE program Mediation in a Child Welfare Case

Languages

English

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