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Louis J. Goodman

Louis J. Goodman is the founder of his Hayward, California law practice, where he has represented clients in criminal defense, DUI, and domestic violence matters for more than 40 years. Admitted to the California Bar in 1980, he earned his J.D. from UC Hastings College of the Law and his B.A. from the University of Rochester. Mr. Goodman is active in local and statewide legal associations and has been recognized with the Avvo Client’s Choice Award and an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

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Jim Meehan / Louis Goodman Podcast Transcript

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2024

Jim Meehan / Louis Goodman Podcast Transcript Louis Goodman Hello and welcome to Love Thy Lawyer, talk to real lawyers about their lives in and out of the practice of law, how they got to be lawyers, and what their experience has been. I’m Louis…

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Ban The Box Laws

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2024

“Ban the Box” Laws: (With thanks to James Publishing for allowing use of this material.) Removing Barriers to Employment After a Criminal Conviction The collateral consequences of a criminal conviction can last for years and have a detrimental effect on a person’s voting rights; gun…

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Dave Jackson / Louis Goodman – Podcast Transcript

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2024

Dave Jackson Transcript Louis Goodman Welcome to Love Thy Lawyer. I’m your host, Louis Goodman. We’re doing something a bit different today. I have the privilege of talking to someone who is not a lawyer, and actually has no direct connection to the legal community.…

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Michael Kaplen / Louis Goodman Podcast Transcript

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2024

Michael Kaplen / Louis Goodman Podcast Transcript Louis Goodman Hello and welcome to Love Thy Lawyer will talk to real lawyers about their lives in and out of the practice of law, how they got to be lawyers, and what their experiences. I’m Louis Goodman,…

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Hart Kaminker / Louis Goodman Podcast

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2024

Hart Kaminker / Louis Goodman Podcast Louis Goodman Hello and welcome to Love Thy Lawyer where we talk to real lawyers about their lives in and out of the practice of law, how they got to be lawyers, and what their experience has been. I’m…

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How Much Does A DUI Cost

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Last Modified on Feb 24, 2025

More than 1.5 million people get arrested every year for both alcohol and drug DUI. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a crime across the United States, especially in California, and if you get caught, you’ll go in for it. Nevertheless, DUI…

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What Happens When You Get A DUI

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Last Modified on Feb 24, 2025

Between 2019 to 2020, over 1.5 million people were arrested for DUI across the US. With the increase in driving under the influence or DUI offenses, local law enforcement agencies have been cracking down on drunk driving these past few years and intensifying its punishment…

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Hon. Scott Jackson / Louis Goodman Podcast

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2024

Hon. Scott Jackson / Louis Goodman Podcast Louis Goodman 0:07 In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association, this is Love Thy Lawyer, where we talk with members of the ACBA about their lives and legal careers. I’m Louis Goodman, the host of the LTL…

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10 Tips For Successfully Completing Probation

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2024

I’m posting this with the permission of James Publishing. They said I could do it without attribution, but I feel better about saying where I got it. I think the information is good. 10 Tips for Successfully Completing Probation You got probation and can breathe…

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Robert Hanna / Louis Goodman Podcast

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2024

Robert Hanna / Louis Goodman Podcast Louis Goodman Hello, and welcome to Love Thy Lawyer. I’m Louis Goodman, the host of the show, and I’m so glad you’re here. Today we’re going to do something a bit different. He’s not a lawyer, but he certainly…

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Henry Gereis / Louis Goodman Podcast

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2024

Henry Gereis corporate portrait for a lawyer in Bakersfield on April 17, 2021. Henry Gereis / Louis Goodman Podcast Louis Goodman Hello and welcome to Love Thy Lawyer, where we talk to real lawyers about their lives in and out of the practice of law,…

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Sierra Dugan / Louis Goodman Podcast Transcript

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2024

Sierra Dugan / is Goodman Podcast Transcript is Goodman 0:04 Hello, and welcome to Love Thy Lawyer, where we talk to real lawyers about their lives in and out of the practice of law, how they got to be lawyers, and what their experiences have…

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Bruce Kapsack / Louis Goodman Podcast Transcript

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2024

Bruce Kapsack / Louis Goodman Podcast Transcript Louis Goodman Hello and welcome to Love Thy Lawyer, where we talk to real lawyers about their lives in and out of the practice of law, how they got to be lawyers, and what their experiences have been.…

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Arash Homampour / Louis Goodman – Podcast Transcript

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2024

Arash Homampour / Louis Goodman – Podcast Transcript Click Here to Download Episode Louis Goodman Hello and welcome to Love Thy Lawyer where we talk to real lawyers about their lives in and out of the practice of law, how they got to be lawyers,…

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Tara Flanagan / Louis Goodman Podcast Transcript

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2024

Tara Flanagan / Louis Goodman Podcast Transcript Louis Goodman In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association, this is Love Thy Lawyer, where we talk with members of the ACBA about their lives and legal careers. I’m Louis Goodman, the host of the LTL podcast.…

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Ryan Kraft / Louis Goodman Podcast Transcript

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2024

Ryan Kraft / Louis Goodman Podcast Transcript Louis Goodman Hello, and welcome to Love Thy Lawyer, where we talk to real lawyers about their lives in and out of the practice of law, how they got to be lawyers, and what their experiences. I’m Louis…

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Donald Cameron Clark / Louis Goodman – Podcast Transcript

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2024

Donald Cameron Clark / Louis Goodman – Podcast Transcript Louis Goodman Hello, and welcome to Love Thy Lawyer, we talk to real lawyers about their lives in and out of the practice of law, how they got to be lawyers, and what their experiences have…

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Joe McPeak / Louis Goodman – Podcast Transcript

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Last Modified on Jun 18, 2024

Joe McPeak / Louis Goodman Podcast Transcript Louis Goodman 0:04 Hello and welcome to Love Thy Lawyer we will talk to real lawyers about their lives in and out of the practice of law, how they got to be lawyers, and what their experiences of…

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