
IN CRIMINAL LAW
STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION
ORANGE COUNTY CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER
I am committed to providing my clients with the trusted counsel and aggressive defense they deserve. I believe in redemption and helping people get second chances. I devote a significant portion of my practice to criminal justice reform and I have provided pro bono representation in impact litigation to change the laws to benefit every Californian.
No one is perfect, and everyone has flaws. A mistake should not define you, and our Orange County criminal defense attorney is ready to fight to protect your future, no matter the charges. Attorney Jacqueline Goodman is here to get you out of this difficult situation and put you back in the position you were in before your trouble started!
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State Bar Certified Specialist
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CA Criminal Trial Lawyer of the Year
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Past President of CA Attorneys for Criminal Justice
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National Co-Chair Sex Crimes Defense
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National Chair of Decarceration


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1Renowned Success RateWhen your life depends on it, you need a lawyer known for winning the toughest trials.
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2Certified Criminal Law Specialist
Less than 1% of California Attorneys meet the rigorous standards to be certified as a specialist by the State Bar.
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3Rated 10.0 superb on AVVOOur practice is world-class, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Our clients love us, and we have the ratings to prove it.
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4Named on the wall of recognition at the national constitution centerNamed on the wall of recognition at the National Constitution Center in Washington, D.C., alongside some of the greatest lawyers in the nation.
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5Admitted to argue cases before the united states supreme court
"For litigators, there is no greater or more elusive honor than to argue before this Court."  - The American Bar Association
.007% of lawyers gain admission in the USSC.
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Proven Qualified Experience & Ethics In Criminal Defense.

rEAL PEOPLE. REAL RESULTS.
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CASE DISMISSEDCASE DISMISSED
CHILD ENDANGERMENT / CRUELTY
Penal Code 273a(b) Child endangerment/cruelty.
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CASE DISMISSEDCASE DISMISSED
CHILD MOLESTATION
Child molestation: Felony.
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CASE DISMISSEDCASE DISMISSED
ATTEMPTED MURDER OF POLICE OFFICER
Los Angeles Arrest Pre-filing representation on Attempted murder of police officer, assault with a deadly weapon upon a police officer.
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CASE DISMISSEDCASE DISMISSED
CONTEMPT OF COURT ORDER
Contempt of court order by a gang member.
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CASE DISMISSEDCASE DISMISSED
CHILD SEX ABUSE CASE
Child Sex Abuse case dismissed.
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CASE REJECTEDCASE REJECTED
ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
Strike felonies including assault with a deadly weapon - car with great bodily injury.
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AN AUTHORITY IN THE CRIMINAL DEFENSE COMMUNITY
Attorney Goodman is committed to enhancing criminal law and justice education, as well as remaining active in the legal community. Currently, she serves on the Board for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and is one of three Co-Chairs in charge of sex crimes defense education, a position she has held for the past ten years. Additionally, she served as the past president of the California Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and currently continues to create legislation in support of criminal justice reform.
When it comes to your defense, you need an attorney who will do more than just react—you need an attorney who will interact with the law. Attorney Goodman has been featured as a legal authority on television and radio shows nationwide and remains active in shaping our legal system through her leadership in criminal justice reform, criminal defense education, and prestigious legal organizations. Her work has put her face-to-face with state legislators, the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the California Attorney General; she is prepared to help you with your case.
The Law Office of Jacqueline Goodman offers free, confidential case evaluations. Call (714) 266-3945 or submit an online contact form to request yours today.