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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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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Robert Alan Goodman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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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 Juvily | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Review from client

Mr. Robert Goodman and Carolyn Pettifer are excellent attorneys . I want to thank Carolyn Pettifer for her professionalism and diligence on working my case. She is very kind and sympathetic during the process of my divorce case. And Mr. Goodman even though I only met him 3 times, I would like to than...k him for his support, guidance, generosity. This firm will really vigorously defend you. So I highly recommend The Law Offices of Robert A Goodman.

Posted by Don Ehujor | February 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Review of Law Office of Robert A. Goodman

I went to Law Office of Robert A. Goodman from my extensive research of a good family law firm in the Bay Area and I sincerely agree that they are the best. Before I went to Bob, I had another family law attorney who was representing me in Domestic Violence case. However, he was very lazy, inexperien...ced, and never returned my calls. I went to Bob for Child Support case because I did not trust my former attorney. My going to Bob was a blessing. Bob, Carolyn and other staff of Robert A. Goodman are very experienced and professional. They are consistent and straight to the point in their representations. They represented me very well and I am glad with the outcome of my Child Support case. It is my pleasure to recommend the Law Office of Robert A. Goodman to anyone who needs representation especially in family law. This firm is expert in family law.

Posted by Marshall | February 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

An excellent choice if you need divorce attorney

I had the misfortune of embarking on a high conflict divorce. As awful as divorce can be, I am very glad that I hired the law firm of Robert Goodman to represent me. Robert's team always handled every problem and situation very professionally and courteously. It was a long process -- not Goodman's fa...ult at all -- but I definitely hired the right law firm. The firm handled all of my communications very well, always answering my questions with great competence and understanding of the law and the process. Without going into details, I can say that my spouse was combative and made the process very difficult for me. I always listened to my attorney's advice throughout and I am very satisfied with the results. I have no regrets in hiring Robert's firm and I wholeheartedly recommend them. If you're contemplating divorce, especially if you're in a difficult marriage situation you think you cannot get out of, or you're afraid of what might happen... you should call Robert.

Posted by Gary | January 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Honest, thorough & professional

Bob Goodman and Carolyn Pettifer worked with me from the legal separation to the final decree of divorce. They were always available through email or phone to answer any questions I had along the way. I felt confident in their abilities to guide me in the decision-making process. I appreciated their ...honesty, thoroughness and professionalism throughout.

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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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