Robert Alan Goodman

Robert Alan Goodman

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 46 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence

555 12th Street, Suite 1900, Oakland, CA

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Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 70%

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29 years | 250 cases

70%
Domestic Violence 30%

29 years | 100 cases

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

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Law Offices Of Robert A Goodman

555 12th Street, Suite 1900, Oakland, CA, 94607

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13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Justin | April 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Bob’s family now

I prefer to call him Robert because I respect him so much even though he prefers to go by Bob. A true Oracle, gentleman and human being, who will push aside his personal life to make sure your urgent family situation (missing children!) is addressed — even on Christmas Day. My wife physically assa...ulted me while on a court-ordered a EPO and then abducted my children the week before Christmas for a month. Bob spent four hours during Christmas Day with me laying out everything I would need to know and he was later proved to be 100% accurate on every single word that came out of his mouth. Bob is truly a nice guy. I don’t think he’ll ever retire because he loves what he does and he provides such a strong value to the local families who urgently need his expertise navigating the challenging family court situation often for the first time. I tried to find an attorney several days before Christmas and the entire industry was out of service until the second week of January. I believe my wife took my children that week specifically to make it very challenging for me, but Bob stepped up and saved the day in a huge way. I could ramble on for hours about how Bob and Carolyn are consummate professionals, and how they changed my perspective on family lawyers. Bob and Carolyn secured 50% parental access for me within three weeks. The opposing firm told my wife to run away with our kids after removing them from the home and was using every tactic in the book, but Bob played hardball in the most professional way during the most important time in my entire life. He stepped up like an athlete during the Olympics and I forever will love Bob. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Posted by Sierra | June 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Lawyers with heart

When I was experiencing stalking, Bob was the most empathetic lawyer I spoke with. He and Carolyn Pettifer are very supportive, competent lawyers. They both immediately understood my situation and it really helped, especially when I was trying to serve the legal documents.

Posted by Lea | February 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

I highly recommend Robert Goodman

I was represented better than I could have ever imagined. Robert Goodman is very knowledgeable & experienced. My needs were put first and I was treated as a friend rather than a number. My opinions were valued and my doubts were always reassured. My nerves were calmed and the process was always expla...ined. He was always available and reachable at any given time to answer all of my concerns. He went above and beyond and did everything he could to ensure a great outcome. I couldn't have asked for a better law firm or attorney. Thank you Robert. You are the best.

Posted by Tai | May 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommend!

I would like to thank Bob and his firm for being there for me in a really difficult time. He provided me with great advice and counsel. I worked with one of the members of his firm, Karen, on my specific case and I don't think I could of gotten through this without her wonderful responsiveness and wi...llingness to be an advocate for me. She also handled conversations with the other party that allowed the whole process to run much more smoothly than I had anticipated. I really appreciate Bob, Karen and the wonderful Bob Goodman team. I can't thank or recommend all of you enough!

Posted by Daniel | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Carolyn Pettifer was an exceptional advocate and listener from the first conversation to the final moments in trial.

I would like to thank Bob Goodman’s firm for delivering the desired results in a somewhat contentious custody dispute. Carolyn Pettifer was an exceptional advocate and listener from the first conversation to the final moments in trial. She writes very well, listens, gives great advice, and plays devi...l's advocate while still being very personable and graceful. She was very impressive during the hearing and the subsequent trial. Bob was also an effective listener and addressed my concerns when needed and brought in additional support, via Karen Caldwell, in the final moments. Karen did an extremely thorough job on her end as well.

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Associations

Alameda County Bar Association

Member

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1996

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of California, Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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