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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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James Rodriguez / Louis Goodman – Transcript

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Last Modified on Feb 24, 2025

Louis Goodman / James Rodriguez – Transcript Louis Goodman 00:03 Welcome to the Love Thy Lawyer podcast where we talk with attorneys about their lives and careers. I’m Louis Goodman. Today I’m joined by Alameda County Public Defender James Rodriguez. In addition to his over…

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Laura Robinson / Louis Goodman – Transcript

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Last Modified on Feb 24, 2025

Laura Robinson / Louis Goodman – Transcript Louis Goodman 00:03 Welcome to Love Thy Lawyer where we talk to practicing attorneys about their lives and careers. I’m Louis Goodman. Before starting her own criminal defense practice, Laura Robinson served as a Contra Costa County Public…

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Tom Silva / Louis Goodman – Transcript

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Last Modified on Feb 24, 2025

Louis Goodman / Tom Silva Louis Goodman 0:03 Welcome to the Love Thy Lawyer Podcast. I’m Louis Goodman. Today we’re going to do something different. I’m going to talk with a client. Let me be clear, Tom Silva is not one of my clients, but…

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Louis Goodman / Cynthia Chandler – Transcript

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Last Modified on Feb 24, 2025

Louis Goodman / Cynthia Chandler Louis Goodman 00:07 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 podcast. And…

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Shay Gilmore / Louis Goodman Transcript

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Last Modified on Feb 24, 2025

Louis Goodman / Sha Gilmore Louis Goodman 00:00 I’m in collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association, this is Loved 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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Pam Ortiz / Louis Goodman – Transcript

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Last Modified on Feb 24, 2025

Louis Goodman / Pam Ortiz – Transcript Louis Goodman 00:03 Welcome to Love Thy Lawyer where we talk to attorneys about their lives and careers. I’m Louis Goodman. Today we’re welcoming Pamela Ortiz to the podcast. A Bay Area native, Pamela is committed to fighting…

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Can You Get A DUI On A Bike? DUI Lawyer Explains

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Last Modified on Sep 15, 2025

Yes, you can get a DUI while biking under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Although operating a car or motor vehicle while intoxicated may incur harsher penalties, the penalties for riding a bicycle while impaired or drunk can be severe too, especially if you…

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Twins Roundtable – Transcript

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Last Modified on Feb 24, 2025

Twins Roundtable – Transcript Louis Goodman 00:03 Welcome to the Love Thy Lawyer roundtable where two attorneys and I discuss specific legal issues facing practitioners. I’m Louis Goodman, the host of the Love Thy Lawyer podcast. I have an act of criminal law practice in…

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Jamie Bowman / Louis Goodman – Transcript

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Last Modified on Feb 24, 2025

Jamie Bowman / Louis Goodman Louis Goodman 00:03 Welcome to the Love Thy Lawyer podcast where we talk to attorneys about their lives and careers. Thank you so much for listening. I’m Louis Goodman. Today, we welcome attorney Jamie Bowman to the podcast. I suppose…

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Ask A Lawyer: Different Types Of Domestic Violence Charges

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Last Modified on Sep 15, 2025

Every case turns on its own facts, and if a DV case involves very serious injuries, or a “victim” that remains very angry, or the criminal DV case is being used for leverage in a Family Law matter, what I’m about to say may not…

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Pamela Ross / Louis Goodman Transcript

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Last Modified on Feb 24, 2025

Louis Goodman / Pamela Ross – Transcript Louis Goodman 0:03 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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What Is Insurance Fraud? How To Identify It And Avoid It

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Last Modified on Sep 15, 2025

There are two big misconceptions about making false insurance claims: It’s a victimless crime, after all it’s just some big rich insurance company and they have plenty of money to pay claims. True, to a point, but we all pay insurance premiums to spread the…

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Hans Sperling / Louis Goodman – Transcript

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Last Modified on Feb 24, 2025

Hans Sperling / Louis Goodman – Transcript Louis Goodman 00:03 Welcome to Love Thy Lawyer, where we talk to attorneys about their lives and careers. I’m Louis Goodman. Today I’m talking with attorney Hans Sperling, the founder and principal of the Sperling Law Corporation, a…

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Renee Ross / Louis Goodman – Transcript

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Last Modified on Feb 24, 2025

Renee Ross / LouisGoodman – Transcript Louis Goodman 00:03 Welcome to Love Thy Lawyer, where we talk to attorneys about their lives and careers. I’m Louis Goodman. Today I’m speaking with Renee Ross. Renee is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and…

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Benny Gold / Louis Goodman – Transcript

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Last Modified on Feb 24, 2025

Benny Gold / Louis Goodman – Transcript Louis Goodman 00:04 Welcome to Love Thy Lawyer, where we talk to practicing attorneys about their lives, in and out of the practice of law. I’m Louis Goodman, the host of the show, and yes, I’m a lawyer.…

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Kim Kupferer / Louis Goodman – Transcript

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Last Modified on Feb 24, 2025

Kim Kupferer / Louis Goodman – Transcript Louis Goodman 00:05 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…

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Hon. Glenn Kim / Louis Goodman – Transcript

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Last Modified on Feb 24, 2025

Hon. Glenn Kim – Transcript Louis Goodman 00:05 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, a host of the LTL podcast, and…

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Megan Wachspress / Louis Goodman – Transcript

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Last Modified on Feb 24, 2025

Megan Wachspress – Transcript Louis Goodman 00:03 Welcome to Love Thy Lawyer, where we talk with practicing attorneys about their lives and careers. I’m Louis Goodman. Based in Berkeley, California, Megan Wachspress serves as a staff attorney for the Sierra Club’s Beyond Cold Campaign, where…

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