Ross C. Goodman,
TOP RANKED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY
- Biography
Las Vegas Criminal Defense lawyer Ross Goodman of Goodman Law Group graduated from the University of San Diego in 1992 and the University of Tulsa in 1995 after which he became an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves completing his service in 2000 after being promoted to the rank of Major. As a native of Las Vegas, Ross returned home to open a boutique practice in 2001 and has been privileged enough to earn the respect of representing professional athletes, celebrities, doctors, lawyers and other professionals. However, Ross has been a tireless and devoted advocate for all of his clients earning top client reviews, the highest peer reviews and national recognition for his legal skills. He is a Board-certified lawyer, and has been recognized as one of Super Lawyers’ top attorneys for 2018. He is also notable as one of the top 100 trial lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers organization.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- DUI & DWI
- White Collar Crime
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- District of Columbia
- Since 1998
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- President
- Goodman Law Group
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2001 –
Current
- Maintains a general practice to include civil and criminal litigation. Mr. Goodman has won many acquittals as well as multi-million dollar civil settlements. The Firm has earned the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rate for Ethics Standard and Legal Ability. Las Vegas, NV.
- Major, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
- United States Marine Corps
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1992 –
2000
- Represented the Department of the Navy in prosecuting cases that have been challenged in the United States Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals and served as a Judge Advocate representing Marines in civil and criminal matters.
- Education
- University of Tulsa
- J.D.
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1995
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- University of San Diego
- B.A.
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1992
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- Awards
- Clients’ Choice Award
- Avvo
- 2018
- AV Preeminent Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 2014
- TOP 100 TRIAL LAWYERS
- National Trial Lawyers Association
- 2014
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers Magazine
- 2014
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers Magazine
- 2013
- Top 100 Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers
- 2011
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocate
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- 2011
- Million Dollar Advocate
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- 2010
- Professional Associations
-
Nevada State Bar
 # 7722
- Member
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2001 –
Current -
- Client Security Fund, Nevada State Bar
- Investigator
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2009 –
2012 -
- American Association for Justice
- Member
- 1996
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- American Bar Association
- Member
- 1996
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
- 1996
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- Publications
- Ex-Nevada prison guards acquitted in use of force trial
- Las Vegas Review-Journal
- May, 2019
- Prosecutors in Las Vegas drop battery case against UFC fighter
- Las Vegas Review-Journal
- May, 2019
- Ex-girlfriend of accused coach: ‘I made it up’
- News 3
- May, 2017
- Ex-girlfriend of Bishop Gorman coach backs off abuse allegation
- Las Vegas Now
- May, 2017
- Judge Frees Las Vegas grandmother Asking for Gambler Diversion in Six-figure Theft Case
- Las Vegas Review-Journal
- July, 2016
- Judge Vacates Conviction for Las Vegas Grandmother with Gambling Problem
- Las Vegas Review-Journal
- May, 2016
- Pawn Store Owner Gets Probation for Killing Robber
- Las Vegas Review-Journal
- October, 2014
- Man Who Took Las Vegas Woman’s Son Makes Deal with Prosecutors
- Las Vegas Review-Journal
- August, 2014
- UFC Nick Diaz Medical Marijuana Case
- Sherdog
- April, 2012
- Man Involved in 4th of July Death Cuts a Deal
- KLAS-TV 8 News NOW
- March, 2011
- Erik Scott’s Attorney Files Motion to View Evidence
- KLAS-TV 8 News NOW
- September, 2010
- Hell’s Angels among 13 indicted in 2008 brawl
- LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
- July, 2010
- Court releases pawn shop shooting video
- LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
- April 11, 2009
- DROWNING DEATH: Judge gives woman time served
- REVIEW-JOURNAL
- October, 2006
- Treasures stripper not guilty of soliciting
- REVIEW-JOURNAL
- September, 2004
- Nine charged in River Run riot
- Las Vegas Review-Journal
- April, 2004
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