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Gerald Harris Goldstein

Gerald Harris Goldstein

Respected and Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
  • Criminal Law, Appeals & Appellate, White Collar Crime ...
  • Colorado, Texas
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Biography

Gerald “Gerry” Harris Goldstein is a nationally known and respected defense lawyer and Past President of both the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Texas Lawyer’s Legal Legends, has been profiled in numerous publications, has served as an adjunct professor of law at University of Texas School of Law in Austin and at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, and is a fellow in the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Goldstein is nationally renowned for his brilliant criminal defense advocacy and extraordinary skills as a lecturer. A 1991 recipient of the Rober C. Heeney Memorial Award from the NACDL, he served as amicus curiae for the NACDL in many high-profile cases, including CNN v. Manuel Noriega (1990), opposing network broadcasting of government tapes of Noriega’s conversations with his attorneys; and Joe Does v. United States (1994), arguing that lawyers should not be required to disclose the identity of cash-paying clients on IRS forms. His congressional testimony during the 1996 House Waco hearings is credited with helping to turn the tide against further suppression of citizen’s rights in America. Goldstein served as President of the NACDL from 1994-1995. Goldstein previously served as President of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association from 1992-1993. In 2002, he received the high honor of induction into the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Hall of Fame.

Practice Areas
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
    White Collar Crime
    DUI & DWI
    Cannabis & Marijuana Law
    Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Colorado
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Texas
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4th Circuit
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5th Circuit
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8th Circuit
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9th Circuit
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10th Circuit
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11th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Goldstein & Orr
- Current
Education
University Of Texas
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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Tulane University
B.A. (1965) | Business Administration and Art History
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Awards
Who’s Who in American Law
Marquis Who’s Who
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Hall of Fame
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers
Texas Lawyer Legal Legends
State Bar of Texas
John Henry Faulk, Civil Libertarian of the Year
ACLU
Justice Albert Tate, Jr. Award
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Outstanding Criminal Defense Lawyer in Texas
State Bar of Texas
Robert C. Heeney Memorial Award
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Professional Associations
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
Co-Chair
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St. Mary’s School of Law
Adjunct professor
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Activities: Goldstein serves as an adjunct professor at St. Mary's School of Law in San Antonio each fall. There he teaches a class titled Advanced Criminal Law (Defense of a Complex Federal Prosecution).
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International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Fellow
- Current
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American Board of Trial Advocates
Member
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American College of Trial Lawyers
Fellow
- Current
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University of Texas School of Law
Dean Round Table
- Current
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American Board of Criminal Lawyers
Member
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State Bar Foundation
Fellow
- Current
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Texas State Bar  # 08101000
Member
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American Bar Association
Member
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Past president
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National Criminal Defense College
Faculty
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Past president
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Texas Civil Liberties Union
General Counsel
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San Antonio Bar Association
Board of Directors
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Publications
Certifications
Board Certified, Criminal Law, 1975
Texas Board Of Legal Specialization
Board Certified, Criminal Appellate Law, 2012
Texas Board Of Legal Specialization
Websites & Blogs
Website
Goldstein & Orr
Contact & Map
Goldstein & Orr
310 S St Mary's St #2900
San Antonio, TX 78205
Toll-Free: (800) 226-6465
Telephone: (210) 226-1463
Fax: (210) 226-8367