Jacqueline Goodman

A board-certified criminal law specialist by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, Jacqueline Goodman is a lawyer at The Law Offices of Jacqueline Goodman. Based in Fullerton, California, her work takes her throughout the state, including Orange County, Los Angeles and Long Beach. She focuses on protecting those accused of crimes, from defending them in court to influencing policy nationwide. Her skill in protecting those charged with sex crimes is particularly renowned.

Ms. Goodman is widely known for taking on the most challenging and notorious cases, involving the nationally renowned Chelsea Becker murder case, the murder of an MLB pitcher, the internationally acclaimed free speech case known as the "Irvine 11" and successfully protecting journalists arrested during the OCCUPY LA protests. Her unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of justice testify to her excellence as a criminal lawyer.

Licensed in California (1994) and Massachusetts (2013), Ms. Goodman is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Furthermore, she proudly graces the illustrious Wall of Recognition at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. She boasts an impressive publication record, with several articles featured in the Daily Journal and The Champion.

Ms. Goodman has been invited to speak at various esteemed law schools across the nation. Her exceptional contributions to the legal profession have been duly recognized with several prestigious accolades, such as the Skip Glenn Award (Lawyer of the Year) by the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and the Lawyer of the Year by the North Orange County Bar Association. Moreover, her legal prowess has made her a sought-after commentator on radio and television.

A former founding president of the North Orange County Bar Association from 2008-2011, Ms. Goodman is a distinguished leader in national reform and sits on the board of directors for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). As the founding chair of NACDL's Decarceration Committee, she is at the forefront of the battle to bring an end to mass incarceration in the U.S. Her other notable roles include chairing the CA-NACDL Trial Penalty Task Force and serving on the Corrections and Women in Criminal Defense committees.

After completing her undergraduate studies at California State University, Long Beach, in 1988, Ms. Goodman earned her J.D. in 1992 from Western State College of Law. She also maintains a "Superb" rating on Avvo, along with several positive reviews from her clients and many peer endorsements.