Michael Bernard Goldstein

I didn't have any prior convictions when I was charged with a DUI. The case was dragged out 2 1/2 yrs "in case" dirt came up on the arresting officers (none did). Finally, he gave me option to plead guilty or go to trial with likelihood of guilty conviction by jury and harsher sentence. I plead guilt...y. I paid him to hopefully help me get a reduced charge but that was never offered in all the time we waited. I still had to pay thousands in court penalties, DUI classes, suspended license, reinstatement of license, 3 yrs of SR-22 insurance, and after that years of sky-high car insuarance. Basically, by hiring him, I prolonged my conviction and now the DUI appears on my driving record as having happened more recently than it did since the clock doesn't start ticking until conviction date. I wish he had been up front about that, and that most people do NOT get their charges reduced. Not a single person in the DUI classes I had to take got anything less after hiring attorneys, including the people I met who were also hired Michael Goldstein. It was a frightening and costly lesson for me, and I learned my lesson the hard way. Booze just isn't a friend, and neither was Michael, who admitted that he sometimes gets drunk & falls asleep at night in his chair. Ugh.

My 2 year old case was concluded in early March 2017 and, being fair to the charges against me, I was very pleased with the negotiated outcome. When I was cited with a DUI I had never been stopped for anything more than a minor speeding ticket and that was 10 years prior. At the recommendations of ...friends I interviewed 3 top attorneys and found that the other 2 attorneys spoke very highly of Michael's ability to work "magic." They also said that they did not handle the DMV piece of the charges, to their knowledge Michael was the only one who did. As I look back on the process I think it was key that Michael was able to represent me with the DMV as well as with the court. Brother Danny, the other part of the Goldstein team, was very familiar with the personalities of the people who worked at the DMV and was able to strategize because of that insight. Key to selecting the right attorney for representation in a DUI case is choosing one with the internal GPS to navigate the extremely rough and ever changing terrain of the criminal court system....Michael is that guy. Michael is very low key and avoids attention....when KMIR did a special on the DUI industry Michael was the only attorney interviewed and it was to his reluctance. Michael is very well known and respected by individuals who conduct the DMV classes. During these classes fellow students related horror stories about their attorneys did little for them....with little prep they would show up for the first court date that was over in a matter of minutes. Of the 20 people in my class, all but me had already been convicted and not one person got less than the full-on "DUI"..... Michael will have a larger up front fee than other attorneys but that was the only charge I ever paid despite additional charges that I'm aware he incurred. Michael actively stays on top of the latest in chain of custody issues, lab procedures, recent changes to the law, etc. as well as maintaining relationships with the experts in those fields. Basedon my personal experience, I strongly recommend Michael Goldstein for your DUI criminal and DMV defense needs.

Soon after I pulled away from the speeding stop, I questioned what I was certain was a false speed (just enough to not be eligible for traffic school). I was going to face it on my own, went to my own arraignment, then having mentioned it to a couple friends, had 2nd thoughts, and sought a lawyer. Mi...chael Goldstein was recommended to me, I met him the same day, liked his bearing, and gave him ONLY 10 days to my trial date. The outcome? Overwhelmingly impressed! I recommend him totally!

Attorney, Michael Goldstein is a man who will go that extra mile for you. He is passionate and committed to his calling and to you as a client. If needed he will consult with other experts to prepare your case.  Michael has excellent relationships with other Attorneys, District Attorneys, Judges and ...is well respected within his profession. I appreciated how much time he put into my case, his availability to speak to me and his wisdom and tactical abilities and planning. Michael is not only a very professional Attorney but he is a person who has a deep concern for the well being of his client. I would absolutely recommend Michael Goldstein and was extremely happy with the outcome of my case.