David A. Goldstein Co., LPA

01/03/2022

Congratulations to David Goldstein for being selected as a Thomson Reuters 2022 Super Lawyer and Sara Valentine for being selected as a Thomson Reuters 2022 Rising Star!

10/22/2021

Attorneys David A. Goldstein and Sara M. Valentine are proud to represent Keith Ameyaw, the victim of a race-based traffic stop by Delaware County Deputy Sheriff Jesse Rodriguez Lipps.

Sheriff Rodriguez Lipps pulled Mr. Ameyaw over because Rodriguez Lipps' claimed that he could not see a visible license plate on Mr. Ameyaw's vehicle. Once stopped, Sheriff Rodriguez Lipps then observed the visible license plate on Mr. Ameyaw's vehicle. Instead of allowing Mr. Ameyaw to proceed on his way, Sheriff Rodriguez Lipps requested Mr. Ameyaw's driver's license, proof of insurance, and inquired as to where he was heading.

After speaking with Mr. Ameyaw, Sheriff Rodriguez Lipps wrote in his report that Mr. Ameyaw "picked up a black fur coat off the passenger seat and reached into a designer bag looking for his wallet' when asked for his license. Sheriff Rodriguez Lipps then called for a canine unit which made a positive indication of narcotics in Mr. Ameyaw's vehicle. After ordering Mr. Ameyaw out of his vehicle, Sheriff Rodriguez Lipps searched Mr. Ameyaw's vehicle for narcotics, none of which were discovered. However, Sheriff Rodriguez Lipps, without legal justification, searched Mr. Ameyaw's bag, where a firearm was located.

Despite having a valid concealed carry permit from Georgia for the firearm, Mr. Ameyaw was immediately handcuffed, placed in the back of a cruiser, and interrogated without being read his Miranda rights. Although Mr. Ameyaw confirmed that he had a valid concealed carry license, Sheriff Rodriguez Lipps advised Mr. Ameyaw of his rights, arrested Mr. Ameyaw for Improper Handling of a Firearm, and sent Mr. Ameyaw to jail.

The criminal charges against Mr. Ameyaw were later dismissed.

The lawsuit states that "it is not illegal or a crime or suspicious (that) an African American male owns and/or drives a Porsche, owns a fur coat and/or a designer bag." Instead, "Lipps, on a fishing expedition, with no lawful justification other than Plaintiff was African American, driving a nice vehicle and had nice items in his vehicle, called for a canine unit."

"I think this was clearly a race-based stop," David Goldstein said. "To me, the deputy just wanted to find something more on him."

"If it was me he pulled over, there's no way they're calling a drug-sniffing dog," said Goldstein, who is white.

A former U.S. Army soldier who is Black has filed a civil rights lawsuit related to a traffic stop/arrest in Delaware County two years ago.

09/28/2021

David L. Goldstein serves on the A Kid Again Tailgate Event Committee to support children with life-threatening illnesses.

06/02/2021

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06/01/2021

Please join us in celebrating David A. Goldstein Co., LPA's 20th Anniversary today!

04/08/2021

With Derek Chauvin’s trial underway, click here to see David A Goldstein’s work on police brutality cases in Central Ohio.

On August 29, 2012, at about 11:45 p.m., several Columbus police officers, arrested Joseph Hines, a black man, for littering and underage drinking. Hines was a 20-year-old student at the time and officers testified he had been resisting arrest. The officers used force in arresting the plaintiff, c...

04/05/2021

Excited to debut our first blog post about protesting advocacy. Follow the link below to read our blog post.

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12/14/2020

David A. Goldstein Co., LPA is excited to announce that David Goldstein was selected for inclusion in Ohio Super Lawyers 2021 in the area of General Litigation. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding attorneys — no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected.

In addition, after only eight months of practice, Sara Valentine was selected as a 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Star in the area of General Litigation. The Rising Stars award is given to attorneys 40 years of age and younger or in practice 10 years or less. While 5% of eligible attorneys are selected to the Super Lawyers list, only 2.5% of eligible attorneys are selected to the Rising Stars list.

11/26/2020

Happy Thanksgiving! If you’re looking for an organization to give to this holiday season, look no further than the Parker Lee Foundation.

06/05/2020

We're proud to represent survivors of police brutality.

If a police officer has assaulted you or someone you know, or if you believe that your civil rights have been violated, please call the law offices of David A. Goldstein Co., L.P.A., at 614-222-1889 for a free consultation.

The law offices of David A. Goldstein, Co., L.P.A., represents people whose civil rights have been violated by the police. David A. Goldstein represented an African-American male who was the survivor of police brutality and violations of his civil rights. On August 9, 2012, at 11:45 p.m., at least f...

03/23/2020

During the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, our firm will be staying open to assist you with your legal needs. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need legal services.

01/30/2020

Attorneys David Goldstein and Sara Valentine are proud to be representing the victim in this matter.

"According to the lawsuit, the woman said she was on foot when a Jeep driven by Mitchell approached her in 2017. After she got into the vehicle, the lawsuit said, Mitchell showed the woman his police badge and ordered her into the backseat.

The woman believed she would be able to escape the vehicle when Mitchell exited to get into the backseat with her, but Mitchell handcuffed one of the woman’s arms to the vehicle before ra**ng her, the lawsuit said."

A lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Columbus provides details of sexual-assault allegations against former Columbus police vice officer Andrew