Darryl A. Goldberg

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Law Firm Overview

Darryl A. Goldberg is an aggressive criminal defense lawyer who represents those accused of the most serious criminal offenses in both federal and state courts. Based in Chicago, he regularly travels to other state and
federal district and appellate courts to represent his clients, often in high profile cases.

In the course of his criminal defense practice, his clients have included professional athletes, celebrities, doctors, lawyers, accountants, and law enforcement officers. His relentless efforts as a trial lawyer have resulted in jury verdicts acquitting his clients of everything from first degree murder to large scale drug conspiracy charges.

He chairs many committees for the American and Chicago Bar Associations, including the Criminal Law and Criminal Trial Evidence Committees.

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