I have spent a career watching and interacting with attorneys - as the elected district attorney, as a line prosecutor and defense attorney - you are one of a handful of the best lawyers I have ever seen in the courtroom.
~ Father of client, 2001 (Former elected district attorney, current defense attorney)
This has been an extraordinary case. It's not hyperbole to use that word. It raised absolutely state-of-the-art legal issues and serious factual issues as well. I think it's appropriate to recognize and commend Mr. Goldstein . . . for working so energetically and effectively on your behalf. This is in the best tradition of the legal profession and it's really made a difference. You're going to get out of prison many years earlier than you would have absent his skill and dedication.
~ Federal Judge, August 7, 2008, re-sentencing hearing
You were the best lawyer in the courtroom.
~ Federal Prosecutor, 2008, following complex, multi-defendant criminal trial
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
Mr. Goldstein, I practice federal criminal defense in Oklahoma City. Last week I had the pleasure of watching you in action...I saw some of your cross examination on Thursday and your closing argument on Friday. You were absolutely phenomenal and I was very impressed with your trial skills. You are one hell of a trial lawyer!
~ Federal criminal defense attorney (in unsolicited email), February 2015
You were the best lawyer in the courtroom.
~ Federal Prosecutor, 2008, following complex, multi-defendant criminal trial
