Darryl A. Goldberg - Chicago, IL
Attorney at Law Offices of Darryl A. Goldberg
Aggressive Criminal Defense Lawyers in Chicago, IL
33 North Dearborn Street Suite 1830 Chicago, IL 60602
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Chicago Aggressive Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 09/02/2026
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
Awards
Honors
- American Institute of Trial Lawyers, Litigator of the Year 2019
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers National Trial Lawyers, 2012 - 2017
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2015 - 2026
- Top One Percent National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015 - 2017
- 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 - 2017
- Rising Star Illinois Super Lawyers, 2009 - 2014
- Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers, 2017
Other Sources of Feedback About Darryl A. Goldberg
Included on the 2027 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 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
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Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Non Legal Education
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University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor,
Michigan
Honors: Angell Scholar
Past Positions
- City of Chicago Law Department, Former Assistant Corporation Counsel, 2003 - 2004
- Meczyk Goldberg, Partner, 2004 - 2011
Languages
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Spanish
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English
Classes and Seminars
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Case Law Update, Illinois and United States Supreme Court, United States and Illinois Supreme Court Case Law Update, 2012
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Going Solo as a Criminal Attorney, Starting Your Own Law Practice, 2011
- Arm Yourself: Defending and Prosecuting a "Gang" Case, Moderator of Seminar dealing with Defense of a "Gang" Case, 2008
Published Works
Articles
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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, 2003
- Florida, 2004
- 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, 2008 - 2017 (Co-chair)
- American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Trial Evidence Committee, Criminal Evidence Subcommittee, 2006 - 2017 (Co-chair)
- American Bar Association/ YLD Criminal and Juvenile Justice Committee (Vice-chair)
- Florida Bar (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
- Illinois State Bar Association (Member)
- Chicago Bar Association (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
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Contact
33 North Dearborn Street
Suite 1830
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone Number: 773-683-2560
Fax Number: 312-782-7074
Email: Send a message
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