Languages

• English
• Spanish

Law Firm Overview

Background:

     Prior to working as a criminal defense attorney, Darryl A. Goldberg worked as a prosecutor as an Assistant Corporation Counsel in the City of Chicago Corporation Counsel's office. As a municipal prosecutor, Mr. Goldberg worked with numerous law enforcement agencies and with various departments within the City of Chicago. His experience as a prosecutor and his insight into the workings of the City of Chicago has truly benefited his clients.  However, Mr. Goldberg always wanted to bring his talent to the defense bar.

     As a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Goldberg has defended clients in trials and motions involving a variety of Federal, State, and local crimes.  He has tried numerous cases and motions involving massive quantities of drugs, where he successfully suppressed crucial evidence against his clients.  Mr. Goldberg has defended clients in both jury and bench trials and has developed a reputation as an aggressive attorney who gets results.  He has tried cases involving various federal crimes (including white-collar crimes), criminal fraud, violations of the RICO Act, assault and battery, murder, weapons charges, sex crimes and narcotic violations. While Mr. Goldberg's practice is based in Chicago, he is also licensed in the State of Florida, as well as numerous Federal Courts throughout the United States.  He constantly travels all over the country, to various State and Federal Courts, to defend his clients and ensure their rights. In addition to criminal law, Mr. Goldberg represents clients in select civil rights, personal injury, and medical malpractice cases.

     Mr. Goldberg is committed to his work as a defense attorney and is an active member of numerous Bar Associations. Mr. Goldberg is currently serving as the 2007-08 Vice Chair of the Chicago Bar Association's Criminal Law Committee, as well as the Co-Chair of the Young Lawyers Section of the Chicago Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section, both positions he held that previous bar year. Mr. Goldberg is also the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Young Lawyer Division Criminal Justice Section and is serving as the American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Trial Evidence Committee, Criminal Law Sub-committee chair for the second consecutive year.  Mr. Goldberg has written articles for the American Bar Association and regularly appears on national and international television and radio as a legal commentator.   Mr. Goldberg is also a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  He graduated with honors from the Chicago-Kent College of Law and attended college at the University of Michigan where he was named an Angell Scholar. 

Previous Employment:

Former Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of Chicago Law Department, Chicago, Illinois 

Bar Admissions:

 Illinois State Bar
 Florida State Bar
 Northern District of Illinois
 Eastern District of Michigan
 Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
 Central District of Illinois
 Western District of Wisconsin
 Eastern District of Wisconsin
 Northern District of Texas

I have been admitted to try cases and been involved in cases in the following States/Federal District Courts:
 
Arizona
California
Colorado
Iowa
Indiana
Kansas
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
New York
Texas

Professional Positions:

Co-chair Chicago Bar Association CBA/YLS Criminal Law Committee Section
Co-Chair American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Trial Evidence Committee, Criminal Evidence Subcommittee
Vice-chair American Bar Association/ YLD Criminal and Juvenile Justice Committee

Published Works:

American Bar Association Litigation 101 series, What Do You Do When You Get A Call In The Middle Of The Night From A Family Member Or Friend Of A Potential Client Who Has Been Arrested?

Areas of Practice

• Aggressive Criminal Defense
• White Collar Crimes
• Federal Criminal Defense
• Serious State Crimes/Major Felonies
• Grand Jury Investigation/Proceedings
• Select Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Civil Rights Cases

West Practice Categories

Police Misconduct, Grand Jury Proceedings, Search & Seizure Protections, Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, RICO Act, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crimes, Computer Crimes, Complex Litigation, Federal Trial Practice, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Aviation Accidents -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Railroad Accidents -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff, Securities Fraud & Insider Trading