Joshua L. Goldstein

Joshua L. Goldstein

Based in downtown Los Angeles, Joshua L. Goldstein is the founding partner of the award-winning, internationally-known immigration law firm, the Goldstein Immigration Lawyers with offices in Los Angeles and Boston, Goldstein’s firm is driven by his leadership, considerable experience, and stellar national reputation.

A member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Immigration section and the Southern California chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Goldstein has proven track record of winning a wide variety of complex immigration cases and is particularly focused on immigration delay lawsuits (Mandamus). His caseload also includes delay lawsuits, citizenship and green cards through marriage.

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Goldstein often lectures on immigration issues to national audiences, including the national conference of the AILA. He has authored publications on immigration law issues and appears frequently on national media on immigration topics. If you’re wondering, ”Where can I find the best immigration lawyer near me that can protect my rights?”, you’ve come to the right place.

A graduate of Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California, Josh lives on the east side of Los Angeles with his wife, son, and poodles. He is active at the Silver Lake Independent Jewish Community Center. Josh is a member of the Los Angeles Athletic Club, and when he’s not working he enjoys playing tennis at Griffith Park.

Courts and Jurisdictions of Admissions


  • U.S. Supreme Court (admitted on November 27, 2006)

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (admitted on March 3, 2006)

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (admitted on November 20, 2018)

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (admitted on December 28, 2020)

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (admitted on February 9, 2022)

  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bar # 644450 (admitted on December 14, 1999)

  • State of New York - # 3033263 (admitted on March 17, 2000)

  • State of California – Bar # 332467 (admitted on December 20, 2020)

  • State of Washington - Bar # 61773 (admitted on December 22, 2023)

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (admitted on April 27, 2006)

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (admitted on April 27, 2007)

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (admitted on April 24, 2007)

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (bar # MA0015 – admitted on October 1, 2018)

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California (admitted on July 2, 2020)

  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (admitted on December 28, 2020)

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California (admitted on July 6, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado (admitted on July 21, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (admitted on July 27, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland (admitted on August 13, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin (admitted on September 2, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Eastern Missouri (admitted on September 14, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York (admitted on September 20, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska (admitted on September 21, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota (admitted on September 21, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Northern Ohio (admitted on October 21, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas (admitted on Nov 4, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas (admitted on Nov 5, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (admitted on Nov 9, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas (admitted on Nov 17, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (admitted on November 16, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (admitted on Jan 25, 2022)

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (admitted on Dec 6, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (admitted on Dec. 8, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan (admitted on Dec 1, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois (admitted on Dec 3, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (admitted on Dec 3, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico (admitted on December 13, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee (admitted on December 16, 2021)

  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee (admitted on February 25, 2022)

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee (admitted on March 18, 2022)

  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma (admitted on February 8, 2022)

  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York (admitted on February 3, 2022)

  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas (admitted on March 1, 2022)

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas (admitted on March 1, 2022)

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (admitted on June 13, 2022)

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (admitted on June 14, 2022)

  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington (admitted on January 12, 2024)