Federal & State Criminal Defense · Chicago

Your Case Deserves a Fighter.

When you're charged with a serious federal crime, experience is the difference between prison and freedom. Darryl A. Goldberg prepares harder than the government — and the results prove it.

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Darryl A. Goldberg — Federal Criminal Defense Attorney, Chicago
Darryl A. Goldberg, Attorney

The Attorney

Chicago's Most
Aggressive Defender

As a Chicago criminal defense lawyer, Darryl A. Goldberg takes an aggressive and proactive approach in defending his clients' rights and freedom. He believes everyone deserves the strongest and most effective defense possible — and vigorously seeks either a dismissal of the charges or a victory at trial.

A trial lawyer who is not afraid to go to trial. Based in Chicago, he defends clients throughout Illinois and across the country in both state and federal courts. Whether your adversary is a local state's attorney or the United States government, Mr. Goldberg is experienced and ready to fight for you.

Mr. Goldberg focuses on major felony cases including federal drug and conspiracy charges, white collar crimes, murder, weapons possession, sex crimes, racketeering (RICO), and numerous others. He will only negotiate a plea when that is the most realistic option — and then only at your direction.

25+
Years in Practice
100s
of Federal Cases
2
Office Locations

On The Record

The Results Speak.

"Among the other things that you should be very thankful for is the exemplary advocacy of Mr. Goldberg on your behalf here. This is not where I started out in my evaluation of where the sentence in this case should be. But through Mr. Goldberg's submissions and his arguments here today, I am swayed."
United States District Court Judge Northern District of Illinois · United States v. JD

Federal Bank Fraud

United States v. IK

Guideline range

70 – 87 months

Result

No prison.
Time served.

Federal Healthcare Fraud

United States v. GC

Guideline range

78 – 97 months

Result

One day.
Time served.

Federal Drug Conspiracy

United States v. JD

Guideline range

77 – 96 months

Result

Probation.
No prison.

Federal Securities Fraud

United States v. PH

Guideline range

108 – 135 months

Result

One day.
Time served.

All Charges

United States v. CM

Facing

Federal prosecution

Result

All charges
dismissed.

Federal Contract Fraud

United States v. JM

Facing

Federal prison

Result

Probation.
No prison.

Recognition & Credentials

Best Trial Lawyer in America — National Institute of Trial Lawyers 2022
America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys 2025
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers — Life Member
Avvo Clients Choice Award 2023 — Darryl A. Goldberg, 5 Stars
10 Best Law Firm — Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

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Reviewed Today

We respond to every inquiry. Your conversation with Mr. Goldberg is completely confidential. Available 24 hours a day — don't wait.

All information is kept strictly confidential. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Prior results do not create an attorney-client relationship.

Chicago · Main Office

Darryl A. Goldberg

33 North Dearborn Street
Suite 1830
Chicago, IL 60602

773‑793‑3196

Miami · Surfside

Darryl A. Goldberg

260 95th Street
Suite 206
Surfside, FL 33154

786‑319‑9864

By appointment only