"BEST LAWYER I HAVE EVER SEEN."
~ Federal prosecutor following trial
"YOU WON THAT CASE
in closing argument."
~ Federal Prosecutor
"I had the pleasure of watching you in action. You were absolutely phenomenal.
YOU ARE ONE HELL OF A TRIAL LAWYER!"
~ Attorney, Unsolicited Email, February 2015
"THE BEST LAWYER IN THE COURTROOM."
~ Federal prosecutor, following complex, multi-defendant federal trial
"Brilliant ...
A MAGICIAN IN THE COURTROOM."
~ Fellow Defense Counsel
"I WAS ASTONISHED
to learn he had graduated from law school only in 1995. I would have attributed another fifteen years experience to his resume."
~ Federal Judge, October 2001, Recommending Mr. Goldstein For CJA Panel
"As fine an attorney
AS I HAVE EVER SEEN."
~ 33 year veteran criminal defense lawyer
"The best closing argument
I HAVE EVER SEEN."
~ Co-counsel, federal trial
"One of a handful of
THE BEST LAWYERS I HAVE EVER SEEN IN THE COURTROOM."
~ Former elected district attorney, current defense counsel
"GOLDSTEIN POUNCED."
~ Boston Magazine, November 2003, describing cross-examination of federal agent
"Not a great promotor or guy who likes to hype,
BUT HE DELIVERS WHERE IT COUNTS ...
I recommend that anyone facing serious criminal charges, where their freedom and livelihood, is at stake, that they contact Rob."
~ CEO entrepreneur charged with wire and securities fraud
Exceptional Skill, When It Matters Most

Outside of the courtroom, we prefer to be understated and let others attest to our skill: the testimonials scrolling across the top of this page are real quotes from some of the most capable and experienced professionals in the legal industry, and a few select clients. Inside the courtroom, it’s a different story. Mr. Goldstein is considered to be amongst the best criminal defense and white collar trial attorneys in Boston and beyond. Our clientele include executives at Fortune 500 companies, elected politicians, members of academia, small and medium sized business owners, financial services professionals, federal and state law enforcement officers, real estate developers and professionals, fellow attorneys, and referrals from adversaries and colleagues alike. A graduate of Harvard Law School (LL.M.), Mr. Goldstein’s practice is distinguished by his trial experience and skills: twenty-plus years of deep experience trying complex federal and state prosecutions, producing fierce trial skills unrivaled by his contemporaries and respected by his adversaries. Skills that have a proven record of making life-changing differences for clients.

If you are the subject or target of a criminal investigation or prosecution, we invite you to contact us. There are no unrealistic or hyperbolic claims, just a promise that we do everything in our power to ensure you a successful outcome.