Shula Goldstein is an Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of Brian J. Smith, Ltd., where she focuses on OVI defense, criminal defense, and labor union law. Admitted to practice law in Ohio in 2026, she brings strong research, analytical, and advocacy skills to every matter she handles.
Ms. Goldstein earned her Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2024, where she served as a staff editor of the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal. She spent her final year of law school as a visiting student at Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, awarded cum laude, from Stern College for Women at Yeshiva University.
Before joining the firm, Ms. Goldstein built a strong foundation in legal research, motion practice, and client advocacy through her work in civil litigation, civil rights, and disability rights. Her experience as a law clerk at a Cleveland litigation firm immersed her in the full progression of civil cases and sharpened her legal writing and analytical skills. Her fellowships and clinical work in civil rights and disability rights strengthened her client counseling and case evaluation abilities and gave her firsthand experience advocating for clients in contested proceedings.
These skills translate directly to criminal defense, OVI, and labor representation, where thorough research, disciplined motion practice, and determined advocacy are essential to favorable outcomes. Ms. Goldstein approaches each case with diligence and professionalism, ensuring that every client receives the attention and careful preparation their matter deserves.
In addition to being a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Ms. Goldstein is also a member of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Labor Employment Relations Association (LERA) of Northeast Ohio, National College for DUI Defense, DUI Defense Lawyers Association, Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, West Shore Bar Association, and Lorain County Bar Association.
