Darryl A. Goldberg - a Chicago, Illinois (IL) Aggressive Criminal Defense Lawyer

Chicago Aggressive Criminal Defense Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Aggressive Criminal Defense
White Collar Crimes
Federal Criminal Defense
Serious State Crimes/Major Felonies
Grand Jury Investigation/Proceedings
Select Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Civil Rights Cases

Attorney Information

Overview

Darryl A. Goldberg is an aggressive criminal defense lawyer who represents those accused of the most serious criminal offenses in both federal and state courts. Based in Chicago, he regularly travels to other state and federal district and appellate courts to represent his clients, often in high profile cases.

In the course of his criminal defense practice, his clients have included professional athletes, celebrities, doctors, lawyers, accountants, and law enforcement officers. His relentless efforts as a trial lawyer have resulted in jury verdicts acquitting his clients of everything from first degree murder to large scale drug conspiracy charges.

He chairs many committees for the American and Chicago Bar Associations, including the Criminal Law and Criminal Trial Evidence Committees.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

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Honors

American Institute of Trial Lawyers, Litigator of the Year 2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers National Trial Lawyers, 2012 - 2016
Super Lawyers, 2015 - 2019
Top One Percent National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015
Client Satisfaction Award American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2014 - 2015
Top 40 Under 40 National Trial Lawyers, 2014 - 2015
Top 10 Under 40 National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2013 - 2015
Rising Star Illinois Super Lawyers, 2009 - 2014

Other Sources of Feedback About Darryl A. Goldberg

Included on the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2023 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2018 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2017 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2016 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2015 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2014 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2013 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2012 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2011 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2010 Illinois Super Lawyers list
2009 Illinois Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
  J.D.
  Honors: cum laude
Non Legal Education
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
  Honors: Angell Scholar

Past Positions

City of Chicago Law Department, Former Assistant Corporation Counsel

Published Works

Articles

What Do You Do When You Get A Call In The Middle Of The Night From A Family Member Or Friend Of A Potential Client Who Has Been Arrested?, American Bar Association, Litigation 101 series

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Florida
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois
U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana

Other Affiliations

Chicago Bar Association CBA/YLS Criminal Law Committee Section (Co-chair)
American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Trial Evidence Committee, Criminal Evidence Subcommittee (Co-chair)
American Bar Association/ YLD Criminal and Juvenile Justice Committee (Vice-chair)

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By Rico V. on Oct. 31, 2023

Verified Client
Hired Attorney 2022-2023

Recommends this Attorney

Darryl A. Goldberg is hands down the best attorney I’ve worked with in many years. I had a complicated case with one of my family members. It wasn’t pretty and in my mind we were in damage control. Darryl listened carefully when we first met. He set no false expectations and was upfront about everything. He strategizes with you, and you see the plan unfold. Fast forward to today.. “ALL charges dropped”. Darryl is on my speed dial and will be the first call I make should I need legal representation. Ask yourself, am I currently comfortable with my current legal representation? If the answer is no, call Darryl. Thank you Darryl for being there.

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By Anonymous on Mar. 31, 2021

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Hired Attorney 2018-2021

Recommends this Attorney

Darryl is an extremely knowledgeable attorney with good judgement. He was easy to contact all all times and worked around the clock reviewing, researching, and preparing for court dates. Darryl has a very unique and creative approach which helped my husband get the best possible outcome. Aside from creating solutions and producing favorable results, his compassion for clients definitely sets him apart from the rest. He gave us light during a dark time and will be our forever attorney.

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Contact

Chicago, IL

33 North Dearborn Street
Suite 1830
Chicago, IL 60602

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Phone: 773-793-3196

Fax: 312-782-7074

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Website: https://www.goldbergdefense.com

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