Jay Goldberg | New York Criminal Defense Lawyer

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.

Our practice was built on the referrals of other attorneys, including prosecutors and judges, who know and value our skills and integrity.

Dedication to the client and a trustful relationship.

Extremely important. Knowledge of the local procedures and "quirks" allows us to represent our clients from a position of strength.

General overview of a case and the applicable law. WE generally will discuss fee parameters.

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.

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

Obtaining the best possible outcome for my clients.

• Kings County Criminal Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present
  New York Criminal Bar Association | Member

• Top Criminal Defense Attorneys, NYC | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 - 2017

• Recent Case Successes
  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.

• 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

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