Goodman Law Group
Overview
Section titled “Overview”| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Firm name | Goodman Law Group |
| Website | goodmanlawgroup.com |
| Market | Las Vegas, NV — Criminal Defense |
| Practice areas | Criminal defense, DUI, domestic violence, drug crimes, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft, white collar, juvenile |
| Firm size | Small (solo lead + associates) |
| Key attorneys | Ross C. Goodman |
| Founded/established | ~1997 (nearly 30 years of practice) |
Directory Presence
Section titled “Directory Presence”| Platform | Listed? | Rating | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Business | Y | ~4.8 | ~176 (Birdeye aggregate) | Strong volume; consistent positive reviews |
| Avvo | Y | 10.0 Superb | 118 | Very strong Avvo presence |
| Super Lawyers | Y | — | — | Selected 10+ consecutive years |
| Best Lawyers | ? | — | — | Unverified |
| Martindale | Y | AV Preeminent | — | Highest peer rating |
| Forbes Advisor | ? | — | — | Likely listed given elite credentials; unverified |
| Yelp | Y | — | 24 | Moderate Yelp presence |
| BBB | Y | — | — | Listed |
| Expertise.com | ? | — | — | Unverified |
| NV Business Magazine | Y | — | — | Top Rank Attorneys |
| LV Review-Journal Best Of | Y | — | — | 2025 Best of Las Vegas |
| NBTA Board Certified | Y | — | — | One of only 2 in Nevada |
| 3 Best Rated | Y | — | — | 6 consecutive years |
Strengths
Section titled “Strengths”- One of only 2 attorneys in Nevada who is both NBTA Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law AND a Certified Specialist by the State Bar of Nevada — the single most powerful credential differentiator in this market
- Nearly 30 years of experience with hundreds of dismissals and “Not Guilty” verdicts
- 10.0 Superb Avvo rating with 118 reviews — strong social proof on the platform
- High-profile celebrity and athlete clientele adds prestige and referral potential
- Retired U.S. Marine Corps Major — unique personal branding angle
- Consistent Super Lawyers selection for over a decade
- Strong review volume across multiple platforms (176+ Birdeye, 118 Avvo, 24 Yelp)
- Named to “3 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Las Vegas” for 6 consecutive years
Weaknesses
Section titled “Weaknesses”- Small firm (solo lead + associates) — limited capacity for high case volume
- Google review count (~176) is solid but not dominant; trails Las Vegas Defense Group (1,400+) significantly
- Website and branding are professional but not as aggressive or modern as some newer competitors
- No Chambers & Partners listing
- Celebrity client focus may alienate everyday clients who assume services are too expensive
Key Differentiators vs Our Clients
Section titled “Key Differentiators vs Our Clients”- What they have that we don’t: NBTA Board Certification (neither TDF nor Fumo have this); State Bar Certified Specialist designation; “3 Best Rated” recognition; military background branding
- What we have that they don’t: TDF has LV Review-Journal “Best Criminal Defense Attorney” and Lawyer of the Year (2024, 2025); Fumo Law has Best Lawyers in America (3 attorneys) and is the largest criminal defense firm in NV with 6 attorneys; Fumo has institutional depth dating to 1974
- Key battleground: Directory presence and review volume — Goodman’s Avvo dominance (118 reviews) is a real advantage; our clients need to match or exceed this on Avvo specifically