Ross Goodman

Attorney Profile
Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Las Vegas, NV
- Criminal Defense (40%),
- Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI (40%),
- Criminal Defense: White Collar (20%)
ATTORNEY PROFILE
A criminal defense attorney at his own firm in Las Vegas, Nevada, Ross C. Goodman is dedicated to serving clients throughout the state. He provides representation to those who have been charged with misdemeanors or felonies, including driving under the influence, domestic violence, theft, sex crimes, drug possession or distribution, and dishonored casino markers.
Attorney Goodman received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of San Diego in 1992. He then completed Officer Candidate School with the United States Marine Corps after graduation and went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa’s College of Law in 1995. He took Marine Corps Basic Officer and Combat Development Command courses in 1996 and became a member of the Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps. Goodman retired as a major before entering private practice in 2001.
Admitted to practice in Nevada, Oklahoma, and the District of Columbia, Goodman is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Recognized by his fellow professionals for his superior track record and high degree of ethics, Goodman has received an AV Preeminent* peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo.
Attorney Goodman is an active participant in a variety of legal organizations. His memberships include the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Association for Justice, the National College for DUI Defense, the American Bar Association and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Goodman has also served on the State Bar of Nevada's Clients' Security Fund Committee. He is frequently asked to speak before groups of fellow attorneys on topics related to his practice area.
*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 Ratings™ fall into two categories—legal ability and general ethical standards.
Criminal Defense (40%): Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Probation, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, Criminal Domestic Violence
Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI (40%): DUI/DWI
Criminal Defense: White Collar (20%): White Collar Crime
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Probation, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, Criminal Domestic Violence, DUI/DWI, White Collar Crime
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Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2019
Certificates and Credentials
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
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About Ross Goodman
Admitted: 2001, Nevada
Professional Webpage: http://rosscgoodman.com/ross-goodman/
Honors/Awards:
- AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2014
- TOP 100 Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2012, 2013 and 2014
- 15 Best Trial Lawyers in America
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2013 and 2014
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 2015
- Course for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, La Pier & Associates Certificate for DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety, 2013
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Member, National College of DUI Defense, 2013
- Investigator Client Security Fund, Nevada State Bar, 2009
- President, Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorney, 2012
- Member, Nevada Association for Justice, 1996
- Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1996
- Member, American Bar Association, 1996
Verdicts/Settlements:
- Glenn Murray v. Kenneth Jowdy
- Barnes v. Hertz
- Nev. v. A.M.
- Gonzalez v. Mike Quinn Pumping Co.
- Nev. v. G.G.
- Hester v. Vision Airlines, Inc.
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Educational Background:
- University of San Diego, B.A., 1992
Industry Groups
- American Bar Association
- National Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- National College Of Drunk Driving
- National College Of DUI Defense
- Nevada Justice Association
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Last Updated: 2/8/2019