About Jacqueline Goodman
Jacqueline Belen Goodman, also known as Jacqueline Goodman Rubio, is a criminal defense attorney admitted to the State Bar of California in 1994. She holds bar number 172308 and maintains an active license. Ms. Goodman operates The Law Offices of Jacqueline Goodman, located at 712 N. Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832. Her practice primarily serves clients throughout California, with a focus on criminal defense matters.
Ms. Goodman earned her Juris Doctor from Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California, graduating in 1992. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate studies at California State University, Long Beach, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. This educational background has informed her approach to criminal defense, particularly in cases involving mental health considerations.
Specializing in criminal defense, Ms. Goodman handles a range of cases, including DUI, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar crimes. She is experienced in all stages of legal proceedings, from pre-trial motions and negotiations to trials and appeals. Her expertise extends to appellate advocacy, capital defense, and juvenile defense, reflecting her comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system.
With over 30 years of experience, Ms. Goodman has appeared before various courts, including the California Superior Courts, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. She has represented clients in high-profile cases, such as the defense of Chelsea Becker, a nationally recognized case involving a woman accused of murder while pregnant. Ms. Goodman has also been involved in pro bono impact litigation, with her successes featured in major publications like the New York Times and on NPR.
Ms. Goodman is a certified specialist in criminal law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. She has served as the past president of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ) and currently chairs the CACJ Foundation. Additionally, she is a board member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), where she co-chairs the Sex Crimes Defense Seminar and serves on the Membership, Corrections, and Women in Criminal Defense Committees. Ms. Goodman has been recognized with numerous awards, including Lawyer of the Year from the North Orange County Bar Association in 2012 and the Skip Glenn Award from CACJ in 2011.
