About Shannon McDonald
Shannon McDonald Goldstein is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. She used to be admitted to the California State Bar in 1993. Her license is presently in lively status. Ms. Goldstein is a partner at Michael B. Goldstein, a Professional Law Corporation, positioned in Palm Desert, California. She has been practicing law for over 30 years, serving clients throughout Riverside County and the nearby areas.
Ms. Goldstein earned her law degree degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where she graduated in 1993. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate schooling at Santa Clara University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1990. During her time at McGeorge School of Law, she interned at the District Attorney’s workplace, gaining precious perception into prosecutorial practices, which she now applies in her protection work. She additionally interned for a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney, where she labored for several years upon graduating.
Ms. Goldstein concentrates her practice within the areas of criminal protection, family violence, DUI & DWI, and traffic tickets. She advocates for individuals dealing with charges in Mono, Riverside, Sacramento, and San Bernardino Counties. Her practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including preliminary case assessment, evidence-gathering process, facilitated negotiation, settlement discussions, and trial hearings in both state and federal courts. She is understood for her aggressive representation, specializing in attaining the best possible results for her clients.
Throughout her career, Ms. Goldstein has treated instances within the Superior Court of California for the County of Riverside, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. She has additionally appeared earlier than the California Court of Appeal on more than one events. Prior to founding her personal firm, she worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation company in Palm Desert for 5 years. She practices alongside her husband, Michael Bernstein, whom she met on the Joshua Tree Courthouse, and that they married in 1998. Together, they have got two children, Matthew and Hailey.
Ms. Goldstein is an active member of the California Public Defenders Association (CPDA), the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), and the Desert Bar Association. She served as the Community Development Chair for the Junior League Palm Springs Desert Communities from 2007 to 2008. She is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve the diverse groups of Riverside County successfully.
