Peter F. Goldscheider

Attorney Peter F. Goldscheider of the Law Offices of Peter F. Goldscheider in Palo Alto, California, practices criminal defense law. Handling all types of criminal defense matters, including DUI/DWI and white collar criminal defense, Mr. Goldscheider represents clients throughout the Palo Alto region.

Mr. Goldscheider earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rochester, graduating cum laude, and went on to graduate from Stanford Law School. He has also been certified as a specialist in criminal law since 1981.

Mr. Goldscheider has been admitted to practice law in California since 1972 and is also admitted to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Goldscheider has held roles on various bar associations such as serving on the board of directors and client relations committee of the San Mateo County Bar Association. He also belongs to the Palo Alto Area Bar Association, the Santa Clara County Bar Association, the State Bar of California, the California Public Defenders Association and California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. On a national level, he is a member of the National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Recognized for his work in the profession, Mr. Goldscheider has attained the highest rating of AV Preeminent* from the peer review organization Martindale-Hubbell. He is also verified by Lead Counsel, a distinction given to attorneys who have demonstrated excellence in the profession and have impeccable legal records.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.