Ernest Goodman

Ernest Goodman

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 3 years

Immigration Lawyer at Burbank, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Patent Infringement, Litigation, Intellectual Property

2600 W Olive Ave Suite 531, Burbank, CA

About Ernest

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Immigration 40%

I focus on removal defense, including asylum, cancellation of removal, and adjustment of status in immigration courts. Admitted to multiple federal circuits, I handle appeals, petitions for review, employment-based immigration, EB-1A, and EB-5.

40%
Intellectual Property 20%

I focus on intellectual property law with a strong connection to entertainment law, helping clients protect their creative works through copyright, trademark, and patent strategies. I advise on contracts, licensing, and IP disputes in the film.

20%
Litigation 20%

I provide patent litigation services, assisting clients with patent infringement cases, defending against invalidity claims, handling appeals to the Federal Circuit, and offering strategic counsel to protect and maximize intellectual property.

20%
Patent Infringement 20%

I provide focused representation to inventors, startups, corporations, and law firms across a range of cutting-edge industries, offering tailored legal solutions for patent infringement litigations, and Federal Circuit Patent appeals.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 3 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2023

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Ernest Goodman

2600 W Olive Ave Suite 531, Burbank, CA, 91505

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Ernest Goodman's Reviews

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17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Asylum

Posted by Alena Skliarova | January 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Exceptional attorney who changed my life”

There are no words strong enough to express my gratitude to Ernest Goodman. During one of the most frightening and uncertain periods of my life, he became not only my attorney, but my source of support, confidence, and hope. Thanks to his exceptional professionalism, deep knowledge of asylum law, and... genuine dedication, I was granted political asylum in the United States — a decision that saved my future. From day one, Ernest treated my case with great care, respect, and compassion. He was always available, patiently answered every question, and explained even the most complex legal details in a clear and reassuring way. I never felt alone in this process. He truly cared about my story and fought for me as if it were his own. Ernest Goodman is an extraordinary attorney and an incredible human being. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking asylum or facing a life-changing immigration case. I will forever be thankful for his work, his integrity, and for giving me the chance to live safely and freely.

Posted by Aitadzh | December 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

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I want to express my sincere gratitude to Attorney Ernest Goodman for helping us receive approval of our I-730 petition. My husband had already been granted asylum in the United States, but I remained without status. Even though we were living together in the U.S., our situation was stressful — ev...ery day felt uncertain, and we didn’t know how long we could stay together legally. Mr. Goodman guided us through the entire I-730 process with clarity and professionalism. He explained each step, prepared all documents, helped us gather evidence of our marriage, and handled communication with USCIS. He was always available, patient, and incredibly supportive. Thanks to his work and attention to detail, my I-730 petition was approved, and I received my derivative asylum status without leaving the country. This approval finally gave us peace, stability, and the ability to plan our future together in the United States. I am deeply grateful to Attorney Goodman for his dedication, compassion, and expertise. He treated our case with care and made one of the most stressful times of our lives so much easier. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy immigration attorney.

Posted by Ernest | October 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Excellent and caring immigration attorney

I want to sincerely thank Ernest Goodman for his professionalism, dedication, and excellent support throughout my asylum process. My case was complex and stressful, but Ernest guided me through every step — from preparing my statement and documents to the final court hearing. He was always responsi...ve, explained every detail clearly, and made sure I felt confident and well-prepared. Thanks to his experience and approach, I received a positive decision. I’m truly grateful and would recommend Ernest to anyone who needs a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and compassionate immigration attorney.

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Viktoria Bloomberg

Immigration lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of collaborating with Ernest on an EB-3 matter. His professionalism, punctuality, and straightforward approach greatly contributed to the success of our joint effort."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Associations

2023 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2023

California Lutheran University

Master of Science

2021

University of Southern California Law School

LL.M - Master of Laws

2010

Southwestern Law School

LL.M - Master of Laws

Languages

Russian

English

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