Zak Taylor Goldstein

Goldstein Mehta LLC

Zak T. Goldstein is a Philadelphia criminal defense lawyer who will take ownership of your case and not rest until he obtains the best possible result for you. More importantly, Mr. Goldstein is a lawyer who is not afraid to take a difficult case to trial. He has tried hundreds of cases before judges and juries, and he has successfully defended thousands of clients in both state and federal court. He has won critical pre-trial motions like motions to suppress evidence including drugs, guns, and confessions, and he has also won full acquittals for his criminal defense clients in both bench trials and jury trials. When the circumstances of the case call for it, Mr. Goldstein is a skilled negotiator. On many occasions, he is able to obtain favorable non-trial resolutions to his clients’ cases, including the dismissal of charges, entry into diversionary programs like ARD, and negotiated pleas to significantly reduced charges and sentences. Zak Goldstein started his own criminal defense practice because he is passionate about defending the constitutional rights of the accused and helping victims of police misconduct obtain justice. He is an experienced advocate who will fight hard for your rights in order to make sure that you have every possible advantage when dealing with the power of the police and the prosecutor. Attorney Goldstein has experience with all types of charges ranging from misdemeanors like DUI and Simple Possession to serious felonies such as Aggravated Assault, Robbery, gun charges, Possession with the Intent to Deliver, sex crimes, and criminal Homicide.

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

Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Since 2015
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written
  • Spanish:
    Spoken, Written

Partner
Goldstein Mehta LLC
2016 –

Current

Criminal Defense Attorney
The Hughes Firm LLC
2016 –

2016

Associate
Gordon & Rees LLP
2015 –

2016

Assistant Defender
Defender Association of Philadelphia
2011 –

2015

Villanova University School of Law
J.D. (2011) | J.D.
2008


2011

Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif
Activities: Villanova Law Review
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Top 100 – Criminal Defense
National Trial Lawyers
2024
Superb Rating 10.0
Avvo
2024
Rising Stars
Superlawyers
2024
State Bar of Pennsylvania

&nbsp# 312128

Member
Current
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Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
2016 –
Current
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Philadelphia Criminal Law Inn of Court

Member
2013 –
Current
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Philadelphia Bar Association

Member
2011 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
PA Superior Court Finds DUI Mandatory Minimum for Refusing Blood Draw Unconstitutional
Goldstein Mehta LLC Legal Updates
January 17, 2017
Oops. The police lost the video. What now?
Goldstein Mehta LLC Legal Updates
January 13, 2017
Philadelphia DUI Defenses
Goldstein Mehta LLC Legal Updates
January 9, 2017
Is a slap an assault? Maybe not.
Goldstein Mehta LLC Legal Updates
January 6, 2017
Pennsylvania Motion to Suppress Update: Illegally Seized Drugs May Not Be Introduced at Violation of Probation Hearing
Goldstein Mehta LLC Legal Updates
December 29, 2016

PA DUI Update – Much of Pennsylvania DUI Law Found Unconstitutional by Superior Court
Goldstein Mehta LLC Legal Updates
December 22, 2016
Defenses to Gun Charges and Weapons Offenses
Goldstein Mehta LLC Legal Updates
December 7, 2016

Websites & Blogs

Website
Goldstein Mehta LLC

Goldstein Mehta LLC
1717 Arch Street
Suite 320
Philadelphia, PA 19103
US
Telephone: (267) 225-2545
Cell: (484) 680-2148
Fax: (215) 405-2559