Karen L. Goldstein

Karen L. Goldstein is a highly respected Los Angeles criminal defense attorney recognized for her unwavering commitment to her clients and her ability to secure outstanding case results. With a practice dedicated exclusively to criminal defense, she has built a reputation for taking on—and winning—the toughest state and federal cases.

Karen earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees from Georgetown University, graduating magna cum laude and cum laude, respectively. She is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and all four Federal District Courts in California. Her academic excellence and professional qualifications provide a strong foundation for her courtroom advocacy.

Throughout her career, Karen has received numerous prestigious honors, including the Criminal Courts Bar Association’s 2020 Trial Attorney of the Year with the Jerry Giesler Memorial Award, a recognition bestowed on only a handful of female attorneys in nearly seven decades. She is also consistently recognized by Super Lawyers®, Martindale-Hubbell, Avvo, and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for her excellence in criminal defense.

Karen’s professional approach is guided by her firm’s motto: persistent, principled, passionate defense. She meticulously prepares every case, recognizing that each client faces life-changing stakes. Whether negotiating favorable resolutions or mounting aggressive trial defenses, she is known for her relentless work ethic, individualized attention, and determination to protect her clients’ rights and freedoms.

For clients navigating the most complex and high-stakes criminal matters, Karen L. Goldstein provides not just legal defense, but steadfast advocacy. Her combination of legal skill, courtroom experience, and dedication to justice makes her one of Southern California’s most trusted criminal defense attorneys.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Law Offices of Karen L. Goldstein
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, Bar Association of the District of Columbia
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Supreme Court of California
• Member, All United States District Courts in California

Licensed State

• California
• New York

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Georgetown University
  Bachelor of Arts

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