Peter Goodman

Peter Goodman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

819 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 50 years

State: California

Acquired: 1975

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Ofc Peter Goodman

819 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, 94109-7701

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Peter Goodman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Federal Crime

Posted by Greg | March 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime

He is a wonderful Lawer

I was charged with a federal drug crime that could have sent me to jail for years. I would have lost my family and my business if I was convicted. Peter Goodman took my case and kept me informed of what he was doing to help me. Many months later he called and told me the government had dismissed ...my case. If you need a criminal lawyer, I would hire him.

Posted by Dennis | March 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime

Excellent Attorney @ Law

Peter Goodman represented me in federal and state court. He obtained great results for me in both cases. In the federal case, I was charged with seven felonies. He fought my case and I ended up with a sentence of probation with no jail time. In the state case, Mr. Goodman convinced the prosecutor to ...substitute the felony charge I was facing, that could have sent me to state prison for three years, with a misdemeanor. I ended up with a sentence of straight probation. Needless to say, I highly recommend the legal skills of Peter Goodman.

Posted by Charles | February 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime

Charles Harnette

I was fighting a very serious case in the feds. I didn’t know when I was coming home. I didn’t know the definition of the charges I had until I met Mr. Peter Goodman. He is one of the most important persons in my life because he genuinely cared about my case, including my family. Every time he came t...o see me he always said keep your head up. I put my trust in him because something told me if he believed I’m going to come home I need to. I was facing a long time but he fought for me and I came home. I appreciate everything he did for me. He genuinely cares about his clients. Thank you Mr. Goodman.

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Peter Goodman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Douglas Rappaport

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We did a trial together and he acquitted his client. Masterful job."

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Geoffrey Rotwein

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. I've known Peter professionally and personally for over 30 years, and have handled many criminal cases jointly with him. His skills are beyond reproach, he handles himself with clients, opposing attorneys and courts with the highest of integrity, and is extremely effective in his representation of clients.."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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1995

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

1980 - Present

Owner, Law Ofc Peter Goodman

1976 - 1980

Deputy Public Defender, Alameda County Public Defender

Associations

2000 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

1980 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1980 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Newell (2023) 2023 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS 4386

Child abduction charge dismissed.

Lange v. California (2021) 141 S. Ct. 2011

Order denying defendant's suppression motion reversed.

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Education

1975

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1974

Golden Gate University Law Review The Perils of Piecemeal Reform

Languages

English

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