Karen Lynn Goldstein

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Karen Lynn Goldstein: Attorney with Law Offices of Karen L. Goldstein
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Biography

Karen L. Goldstein became a trial lawyer to fight for the underdog and to protect

constitutional rights. She has been practicing criminal defense exclusively since 2003 and

founded her own law firm in 2007. With over 22 years of criminal trial experience, she adamantly believes that clients from all

socioeconomic backgrounds deserve a vigorous defense.

Ms. Goldstein focuses her defense practice on trying complex federal and state jury trials,

including, RICO/VICAR, drug trafficking, murder, child molestation, rape, fraud, and other

white collar crimes. Over the past several years, she has also expanded her practice to

include federal death penalty work. She is well-known within the defense community for

tackling difficult, high-stakes cases and is undeterred by the clear challenges her clients

face in a modern #metoo era. Ms. Goldstein is a member of both the State Indigent

Criminal Defense Appointment (ICDA) Panel and the Federal Criminal Justice Act (CJA)

Panel in Los Angeles where she represents indigent clients who cannot afford to hire a

private attorney.

She graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Arts in

1999 and cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center, in 2003, with a Juris

Doctorate.

Ms. Goldstein was named as Trial Attorney of the Year in 2020 by the Criminal Courts Bar

Association (CCBA) in Los Angeles with its Jerry Giesler Memorial Award. She has been

consistently named as a Southern California Super Lawyer from 2012-2022 and recognized

as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer. Ms. Goldstein is a member of the California, New York, and

Washington, D.C. State Bars and admitted to the Central, Northern, Southern, and Eastern

District Courts in California.

She handles all serious state and federal felony matters including:

- violent crimes

- fraud crimes

- white collar crimes

- sex crimes

- child pornography crimes

- drug crimes

- gang crimes/RICO crimes

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Areas of Practice (11)

  • Criminal Defense
  • Drug Crimes
  • DUI/DWI
  • White Collar Crime
  • Murder
  • Sex Crimes
  • Theft
  • Violent Crimes
  • Criminal Defense
  • Criminal Law
  • Federal Crime

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Georgetown University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1999; Georgetown University, B.A., cum laude, 1999
Law School Attended:
Georgetown University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2003; Georgetown University, J.D., cum laude, 2003
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2004, California; U.S. District Court, Central, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of California; 2020, New York; 2006, District of Columbia
Memberships:
State Bar of California; District of Columbia Bar.
Languages:
French and Spanish
ISLN:
917728400

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
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Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, MasterCard, Visa
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (13 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 09/29/13 in Criminal Defense

    I have tried a case with attorney Karen Goldstein and have witnessed first-hand her elite litigation skills.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 09/17/13 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 09/16/13 in Criminal Appeals

    Excellent attorney

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/10/13 in Criminal Law

    I have referred countless potential clients (and even a family member) to Ms. Goldstein. Without fail, those persons to whom I have referred her have been extremely satisfied with her representation. She instills confidence in her clients from day-... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 08/27/13 in Criminal Law

    I have worked with Karen. She is an excellent lawyer - she is smart, tenacious and gets her clients great results.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/27/13 in Criminal Law

    Karen is a truly zealous advocate and her knowledge of the law is remarkable. I am of the opinion that she is one of the strongest defense attorneys I have ever seen.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 08/27/13 in Criminal Defense

    Karen Goldstein is among the top criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles. She is widely respected by State and Federal Judges and has a reputation for providing the most thorough and diligent defense available. Her trial skills are exceptional.... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/27/13 in Criminal Defense

    Karen is an exceptional trial lawyer and a tireless advocate.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/27/13 in Criminal Law

    Ms. Goldstein is an extremely passionate attorney who does her homework and knows how to attack a case. I feel strongly that Ms. Goldstein is extremely qualified and would recommend her without hesitation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/27/13 in Criminal Defense

    I have worked with Karen Goldstein on many serious criminal cases for nearly 10 years. She is a brilliant criminal defense attorney who has the compassion and work ethic to match her extensive legal knowledge and experience. She also has the fight an... Read more

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (28 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

Karen Goldstein was instrumental in getting my case dismissed. The charges were malicious and completely over the top for what should have been a misdemeanor, and she saw that immediately. She guided...

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866-751-8582  Phone

323-467-7229  Fax

www.klgcriminaldefense.com

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