# Goldman and Associates > Official Goldman and Associates business agent. Goldman and Associates is a Chicago-based criminal defense law firm representing individuals facing DUI and… ## Ask it a question Goldman and Associates answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/criminallawyer-chicago. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_criminallawyer_chicago and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About Goldman and Associates Attorney Profile Steven M. Goldman - Criminal defense attorney with more than 20 years of experience focused on criminal law. - Has handled a wide range of criminal cases in Chicago and throughout Illinois. - Known for aggressively defending clients' rights from the beginning of a case through trial. Media appearances and recognition According to the firm's website: - Goldman and Associates has been recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of the "14 Best Criminal Defense Law Firms" in the nation. - Attorney Steven M. Goldman has appeared on major Chicago-area news outlets, including NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX and WGN, providing commentary on high-profile criminal cases and legal issues. Firm philosophy - Treats clients as innocent until proven guilty. - Emphasizes personalized, results-driven defense strategies. - Strives to provide aggressive and affordable representation and to protect each client's freedom and future. Source: https://www.criminallawyer-chicago.com ## What Goldman and Associates does Overview Goldman and Associates is a Chicago-based criminal and DUI defense law firm representing clients in Chicago and the surrounding areas, including Cook County, Lake County and DuPage County. The firm focuses exclusively on criminal defense matters and has handled a wide range of misdemeanor and felony cases for more than 20 years. Types of cases handled Goldman and Associates handles many types of Illinois criminal cases, including but not limited to: - Driving under the influence (DUI) and drunk driving - Driving on a suspended or revoked license - Gun and weapons charges - Drug crimes, including possession and possession with intent to deliver - Domestic battery and domestic violence - Assault and battery - Violent crimes, including robbery, burglary and murder - Juvenile crimes - Traffic violations and related criminal traffic offenses - White collar crimes - Hate crimes - Probation violations - Shoplifting and theft offenses - Expungement and sealing - Appeals and post-conviction matters Approach - Focus on aggressive, personalized defense strategies tailored to each case. - Work to protect clients' freedom, record, employment and family. - Begin building a defense as soon as the firm is hired and continue through every stage of the court process. Source: https://www.criminallawyer-chicago.com ## Where Goldman and Associates works Primary service areas Goldman and Associates regularly represents clients charged with crimes in: - Chicago and the surrounding suburbs - Cook County - Lake County - DuPage County The firm also handles criminal matters in other Illinois courts on a case-by-case basis. Office locations Chicago Office 180 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois 60601 Lake County Office (Waukegan) 31 S. County Street Waukegan, Illinois 60085 Skokie Office 5250 Old Orchard Road, Suite 326 Skokie, Illinois 60077 Contact details - Main phone numbers: (773) 484-3131 and (847) 215-2600 - The firm invites contacts 24/7 regarding criminal and DUI matters. - Prospective clients can also request a free case evaluation through the contact form on the firm's website. Lists Chicago, Chicago Lawn, Skokie, and Waukegan as a location. Names Illinois and Chicago Lawn as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. Source: https://www.criminallawyer-chicago.com ## Prices Free consultation and case evaluation - Goldman and Associates offers a free initial consultation and case evaluation for people facing criminal charges in Illinois. - There is no obligation to hire the firm after the consultation. Availability - The firm states it is available 24/7 to discuss criminal and DUI matters. - Attorneys encourage individuals to contact the firm as soon as possible after an arrest, investigation or charge so a defense strategy can be developed early. Fees and payment - The firm emphasizes aggressive representation at an affordable price and notes that it offers reasonable rates so most people facing criminal charges can access experienced counsel. - No specific fee amounts, payment schedules or flat-fee structures are published on the website. For details about fees or payment options, prospective clients should contact the office directly. Source: https://www.criminallawyer-chicago.com ## Assault and Battery Defense in Illinois How Illinois defines assault and battery Based on Goldman and Associates' published explanations: - Assault generally occurs when a person knowingly acts without legal authority in a way that puts another person in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery. - Battery occurs when a person knowingly and without legal justification: - causes bodily harm to another person by any means, or - makes physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with another person. The firm notes that assault and battery are separate crimes in Illinois; there is no single offense called "assault and battery." Examples and related offenses Examples discussed on the firm's website include: - Raising a fist or threatening someone with a weapon, such as a gun, which may be charged as assault or aggravated assault. - Physical fights in which one or more people may be arrested and charged with battery. - Conduct that may be charged as aggravated battery when serious bodily harm, certain victims (such as seniors or children), locations or weapons are involved. Possible defenses (general information) Goldman and Associates notes that some defenses that may be raised in assault or battery cases include: - Self-defense - Defense of another person - Defense of property - Challenging whether the alleged victim reasonably anticipated or perceived an impending battery - Challenging whether the accused acted knowingly or without legal justification The specific defenses available in any case depend on the facts, evidence and applicable Illinois law. Potential penalties (general information) - Simple assault is described as a class C misdemeanor in Illinois, which can carry possible jail time, fines, community service, probation and restitution. - Various forms of battery, including aggravated battery, domestic battery and battery involving certain victims, can be charged as more serious misdemeanors or felonies with substantially higher potential penalties, including longer terms of imprisonment and higher fines. This information is a summary of content from the firm's website and is provided for general informational purposes. It is not legal advice about any specific situation. Source: https://www.criminallawyer-chicago.com ## What Goldman and Associates has not published yet These are things people ask Goldman and Associates that its published information does not yet cover. - prices - fees - availability - guaranteed results - case outcomes - sentencing predictions - response times - time to resolve a case Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://www.criminallawyer-chicago.com