Joseph J. Goldberg-Giuliano, Attorney at Law

Joseph J. Goldberg-Giuliano, Attorney at Law is a Massachusetts criminal defense practice representing individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges, OUI allegations, drug offenses, search and seizure issues, restraining orders, and other criminal matters. Attorney Joseph Goldberg-Giuliano also advises individuals and businesses regarding Massachusetts cannabis law. For people searching for a Massachusetts criminal defense attorney, his practice combines courtroom experience with focused attention to the facts, evidence, and constitutional issues involved in each case.

Criminal defense has been the foundation of Goldberg-Giuliano’s private practice since he established his firm in 2008. His cases have ranged from relatively minor misdemeanor allegations to serious felony matters, and he has appeared in courts throughout Massachusetts. His current practice areas include operating under the influence, assault and battery, drug crimes, prescription drug offenses, search and seizure, restraining orders, warrants and wiretaps, university student defense, and other criminal charges.

OUI and impaired-driving defense are important parts of the practice. These cases may involve breathalyzer results, field sobriety testing, roadblocks, chemical testing, police observations, and questions about whether officers followed applicable constitutional and procedural requirements. Goldberg-Giuliano reviews the circumstances surrounding the stop and arrest to identify legal and evidentiary issues that may affect the case.

As a Massachusetts criminal defense attorney, Goldberg-Giuliano also represents clients in drug-related matters. His practice includes cases involving prescription drugs, controlled substances, and offenses prosecuted under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94C. These cases can raise questions regarding possession, intent, searches, warrants, and the admissibility of evidence.

Cannabis law is another significant area of his work. Goldberg-Giuliano advises clients involved in Massachusetts recreational and medical cannabis matters and has longstanding involvement with cannabis-related criminal defense. He is a member of the NORML Legal Committee and received the organization’s John Flowers Mark scholarship in 2010.

Before entering private practice, Goldberg-Giuliano gained prosecutorial experience through the Suffolk University Law School Prosecutors Program. During 2007 and 2008, he worked as an S.J.C. Rule 3:03 prosecutor in Boston Municipal Court as part of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s team. This experience gave him firsthand exposure to how criminal cases are investigated, evaluated, and presented by prosecutors.

He previously worked with Murphy & Associates, P.C., where he assisted with criminal cases that included serious felony matters. He later established his own practice with a focus on defending individuals accused of crimes and protecting clients’ constitutional rights.

Goldberg-Giuliano earned his undergraduate degree in political science from Northeastern University and his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and has been a member of organizations including the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Massachusetts Bar Association.

Individuals seeking a Massachusetts criminal defense attorney for an OUI, drug charge, assault allegation, cannabis-related matter, search and seizure issue, restraining order, or another criminal case can contact Joseph J. Goldberg-Giuliano, Attorney at Law to discuss their circumstances and potential legal options.