Knowledgeable, Skilled Representation for Criminal Defense & Police Misconduct in NYC.
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New York, NY 10018
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10 E 40Th St
New York, NY 10016
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260 Madison Avenue 8th Floor
New York, NY 10016
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260 Madison Ave #204
New York, NY 10021
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260 Madison Ave Floor 17
New York, NY 10016
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18 W 33rd St Suite 400
New York, NY 10001
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1441 Broadway Suite 5106
New York, NY 10018
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450 7th Avenue #409
New York, NY 10123
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275 Madison Avenue Floor 35
New York, NY 10016
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Partner
Goldberg & Allen, LLP
1996 - Present
First Deputy Bureau Chief
Kings County (Brooklyn) District Attorney
1986 - 1996
Associate
Goldman & Hafetz
1983 - 1986
Associate
Weinberg & Green
1980 - 1983
Second Circuit Court of Appeals
1984
New York
1983
The George Washington University Law School
J.D.
1980
Associations
Honors / Awards
Cases
Gun Possession: Not Guilty Mr. Goldberg recently obtained a Not Guilty verdict after a two week jury trial in Queens for a defendant charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. Together with his co-counsel, Mr. Goldberg was able to convince the jury that there was a reasonable doubt that the gun in evidence at trial was the same gun that defendant admitted to possessing when he testified before the Grand Jury [on the advice of another attorney]. Unlawful Surgeillance: Dismissal Mr. Goldberg recently secured a dismissal for a client who was charged with Unlawful Surveillance. The defendant had been videotaping people walking on a public street in Manhattan. Mr. Goldberg successfully argued that the video tapes showed that at no time did the defendant violate the statute or otherwise engage in any unlawful conduct. Gun Possession: Non- Criminal Disposition Mr. Goldberg recently secured a non-criminal disposition for a client who was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport when a handgun was found in his carry-on luggage. Mr. Goldberg persuaded the District Attorney that the gun, lawfully licensed outside of New York City, was inadvertently brought to the airport.
Publications
George Washington Law Review | The Criminal Court Reform Bill and the Peril of False Statements
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Search and Seizure
1996
NYPD Academy Training Trial Preparation
1995
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
In a CPW 2 trial in Queens County, I represented an active duty Coast Guard member who was arrested for possession of his out-of-state lawfully licensed handgun. The DA had offered 2 years in jail for this first time offender. During the trial, I realized that despite an admission of gun ownership by my client, the prosecution had not proved that the admission applied to the gun recovered and placed into evidence. Therefore, the defense rested that motion and the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
How did you build a successful practice?
Our practice was built on the referrals of other attorneys, including prosecutors and judges, who know and value our skills and integrity.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Dedication to the client and a trustful relationship.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Extremely important. Knowledge of the local procedures and "quirks" allows us to represent our clients from a position of strength.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
General overview of a case and the applicable law. WE generally will discuss fee parameters.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
Time, place, and date of arrest or underlying incident. Crime charged, if any. Time incarcerated or bail status. Facts leading up to arrest or incident.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
Decades of experience; More than 60 trials to verdict; High level prosecutor - First Deputy Chief of Major Narcotics Bureau - Provides insight into how prosecutors think and police act; Expertise in Search and Seizure Law; Successful representation for false arrest and brutality
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Obtaining the best possible outcome for my clients.
Criminal, Police Misconduct, Civil & Human Rights, Litigation, DUI-DWI
