Ross C. Goodman

Ross Goodman, the founder and owner of Goodman Law Group, is a nationally recognized defense attorney and one of only two board-certified criminal trial lawyers in Nevada. With 30 years of experience, he is known for securing exceptional results in complex, high-stakes, and high-profile criminal cases throughout Nevada. A lifelong Las Vegas resident and retired U.S. Marine Corps Major, Ross brings military discipline, courtroom precision, and deep local insight to every case he handles. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, holds a 10.0 “Superb” Avvo rating, and has been selected to Super Lawyers for more than a decade. He was also recognized in the 2025 Best of Las Vegas Awards for criminal and DUI defense, affirming his standing as one of the most trusted and accomplished criminal defense lawyers in the Las Vegas Valley. As the son of former Las Vegas Mayors Oscar B. Goodman and Carolyn Goodman, Ross offers a rare generational understanding of the Clark County legal system and a legacy built on integrity, preparation, and results. He has secured hundreds of dismissals and “Not Guilty” verdicts, and is trusted by professional athletes, entertainers, public figures, and everyday people alike when their freedom and reputation are on the line. His practice spans both state and federal courts, and he handles everything from simple misdemeanors to the most complex felony cases, including those that involve DUI, domestic violence, drug crimes, sex crimes, violent crimes, theft, and more. Ross has been trusted to handle some of the most visible and challenging criminal matters in Nevada, including representing individuals connected to nationally recognized cases and widely reported investigations. His cases have been featured in national media outlets like CNN, MSNBC, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, ESPN, The Guardian, and more. If you've been arrested, call Ross 24/7 for a free consultation.