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SETH L. GOLDSTEIN

Attorney at Law/Trial Consultant

Monterey, California
Child Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence Investigation Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

SETH L. GOLDSTEIN, Attorney at Law/Trial Consultant is a child sexual abuse investigation expert specializing in forensic evidence interpretation and family law litigation. With a career encompassing roles in law enforcement, legal practice, and forensic consultation, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work involving complex abuse allegations. His work centers on investigating child sexual abuse, evaluating forensic evidence, and interpreting police procedures in legal disputes.

Mr. Goldstein has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving cases of child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and family law disputes. His J.D. from Oakland College of Law, along with his certification as a Certified Master Instructor by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving child abuse and domestic violence.

Work Experience

Law Offices of Seth L. Goldstein — Attorney at Law/Consultant | 1995–Present Child Abuse Forensic Institute — Executive Director | 1992–Present Institute For Law and Policy Planning — Consultant/Researcher | 1989–Present Napa County District Attorney's Office — District Attorney's Investigator | 1986–1990 Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office — District Attorney Investigator | 1983–1986 Berkeley Police Department — Field Training Officer | 1979–1983

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Best Descriptor

Seth L. Goldstein specializes in legal consulting and expert testimony in child abuse and family violence cases.

Best Use Cases

  • 1expert testimony in child sexual abuse cases
  • 2consultation on family law matters
  • 3advisory roles in juvenile dependency cases

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Education

  • B.A. in Rhetoric

    University of California, Berkeley · 1977

  • J.D.

    Oakland College of Law · 1993

Licenses

  • Attorney LicenseState of California (CA)
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