Ian Goldstein Attorney

First Admitted: 1996, Florida

Bar / Professional Activity:

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL); (former Director; Recipient of 2012 President's Award)
Chair of Palm Beach County Bar Association Criminal Law Section, 2024
District of Columbia Bar
The Florida Bar Criminal Law Section
Palm Beach County Bar Association
Palm Beach County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
United States Supreme Court
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL) Board of Directors. Chair, Juvenile Justice Committee. I am a member of the Florida and D.C. Bars and have been admitted to practice in all state courts in Florida. I am also admitted to practice in U.S. District Courts (Southern District of Florida, Middle District of Florida, Eastern District of Texas), the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results):

The details of my cases are confidential due to their nature. I have represented hundreds of individuals charged with crimes in state and federal courts over the past 16 years. I have been involved in several high profile murder cases, and in my only "phase 2" (post-conviction) trial, successfully argued for a jury recommendation (11-1) against the death penalty. In addition to a multitude of state court trials, I have handled many federal cases, several through trial. In a notable multi-million dollar "Ponzi Scheme" case, I successfully defended my client at jury trial against an 11 count Federal Grand Jury Indictment. I have also favorably settled hundreds of cases through aggressive pretrial investigation, negotiation, and motion practice. I have argued criminal appeals before the Fourth District Court of Appeal, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of Florida. While I have tried many and varied criminal cases, some of my biggest successes are in the form of favorable settlements obtained on behalf of clients, which often relieve them of the risks and financial burden associated with a jury trial. Aggressive plea negotiation is often the best (or only) way to keep a client out of jail, and/or prevent them from becoming a convicted felon. I have had a variety of cases dismissed before formal charges were ever filed by conducting a thorough, independent investigation of the facts, and presenting them to the prosecuting authority.

Representative Clients:

Obtained Waivers of Death Penalty in two separate capital first degree murder cases. Obtained a settlement with probation and no conviction for a client charged with a drug trafficking case carrying a 7 year minimum mandatory prison sentence. Also settled many other cases favorably, including outright dismissals and reduced charges. Obtained a not guilty verdict on a second offense DUI., 2022
Individuals charged in both state and federal courts with all criminal offenses. Most notable cases include multiple first-degree murder cases where the death penalty has been sought, major narcotics trafficking, federal bank robberies, white-collar defense, and multi-million dollar fraud cases

Transactions:

Representing an individual charged with acts of terrorism in a high-profile federal case in the District of Maryland., 2023

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Pro bono / Community Service:

I donate many hours of my time each year to the representation of indigent defendants and dependent or delinquent juveniles. I also contribute a great deal of time to coaching Pop Warner tackle football. My goal is to help our youth stay out of the criminal justice system. Emphasizing athletics and education is essential, especially today when our youth are constantly bombarded by negative influences

Honors:

A/V Preeminent Rating, Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Selected for inclusion as a Super Lawyer 2021 to present., Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2012-present
Superb 10.0/10.0 Rating, Avvo.com
2012 to present, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Specialist, Florida Bar
Selected for inclusion as a Rising Star 2009 and 2011, Florida Super Lawyers ®
Recognized by American Registry as Top Attorneys - Florida's Outstanding Young Lawyers in the area of Criminal Defense, Top Attorneys - Florida's Outstanding Young Lawyers - Criminal Defense, American Registry, 2011
Top Lawyer - Criminal Law, LegendsSociety.com, 2009
Honored by FACDL President at 2012 Annual Meeting "For Personifying the Spirit of the Criminal Defense Lawyer", President's Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2012
Top Rated Lawyers, South Florida's Legal Leaders, 2015

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