MEET JUDGE GOLDSTEIN
An Outstanding Judge, Committed to the Community
BIOGRAPHY
Judge Goldstein began her legal career in 1990, after receiving her law degree from the National Law Center at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Since then, she has practiced in diverse fields, including construction litigation, education law, state and local government, government contracts and procurement.
Judge Goldstein is fluent in Spanish and was named Legal Counselor to the Mexican Consulate in Houston on March 20, 1998. She opened her own law office in 2003.
Judge Goldstein has judicial experience that has prepared her well for the 44th Civil District Court. She has served as a Municipal Court Judge for the City of Cockrell Hill for 7 years, and also served as Presiding Judge for Royse City.
In addition, she served for five years as an Associate Judge for the City of Dallas, resigning only to pursue her current campaign.
In addition to serving on the bench, Judge Goldstein regularly represented and advised local governments on a variety of issues, including economic development, contracts, procurement, construction, employment, code enforcement, land use, planning and zoning issues, and variances. Since 1994, she has served several Texas municipalities through the office of City Attorney, including the City of McKinney.
In addition, Judge Goldstein has authored and presented papers to various groups, including the North Central Texas Council of Governments and Police Training Academy, the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center, Governmental Collectors Association of Texas, and the Texas Municipal League.
LEGAL BACKGROUND
- Judge, 44th Civil District Court, Elected November 2014
- Municipal Court Judge, Dallas and other Municipalities, 2003-2014
- Partner, Bonnie Lee Goldstein, P.C., 2003-2014
- Partner, Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P., 2001-2003
- Partner, Bickerstaff, Heath, et al, L.L.P., 1999-2001
- Partner, Vial, Hamilton, et al, L.L.P., 1990-1998
- Legal Intern, U.S. Claims Court, 1989
- Research Intern, Government Contracts Program, 1988-1989
- Paralegal/Clerk, Onek, Klein & Farr, 1986-1988
- Legal Assistant, Greeley, Walker & Kowen, 1985
- Paralegal, Ezra, O'Connor, Moon & Tam, 1985
- Research Intern, Joint National Committee for Languages, 1982
EDUCATION
- Law Degree, George Washington University, 1990
- Bachelor's Degree, Hood College, 1984
COMMUNITY/PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
- Altrusa International, Inc. of Downtown Dallas, Member (1997-1999; 2003-2005; 2011 to 2012)
- American Bar Association, Member (1991 to present)
- Anti-Defamation League, Assisted in appeal of First Amendment case.
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Volunteer (1992 - 1996)
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Life Foundation, Fellow (2008 to present)
- Dallas Bar Association, Member (2003 to present)
- Dallas Family Resources, Director (1993-94), fund raising organization to assist other non-profit organizations dedicated to preventing family violence
- Federal Bar Association, Dallas Chapter, Membership Chair (June 1995 to June 1996); Secretary and Newsletter Editor (June 1996 to June 1997); Treasurer (June 1997 to June 1998); Vice President (June 1998 to June 1999) (coordinated annual Civil Practice Seminar); President-Elect (June 1999 to June 2000); President (June 2000 to June 2001); Immediate Past President (June 2001 to June 2002); Member (1995 to present); Life Fellow (2003 to present)
- Legal Services of North Texas, Pro Bono representation of general civil and family legal matters (1990 - 1994)
- Mi Escuelita, Co-Chair, Race Day Festival, Great Pumpkin Fun Run, fund raising event, October 26, 1996; Coordinator of Children's Reading Corner, Great Pumpkin Fun Run, October 25, 1997; volunteer and emcee October 1998
- Public Outreach: Municipal Courts Booth: 2012: Balch Springs, Juneteenth, (June 16th); Princeton, July 4th, Celebration (July 3rd); Royse City, Fun Fest (October 20th); 2013. Royse City Middle School, 8th grade career classes (May 22nd), Municipal Courts Booth: Balch Springs Juneteenth (June 15th); Princeton, July 4th Celebration (July 3rd); Royse City Fun Fest (October 19th)
- Right Alternatives for People, Director (1993-94). Intervention Project for "at-risk" juveniles
- Rockwall Bar Association, Member (2012 to present)
- Teen Court, City of Royse City, Assisted in creation and implementation of Teen Court Program; act as Presiding Judge during Teen Court sessions; assisted with training of Teen Court Attorneys (2012 to present)
- Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts, Pro Bono representation of an artist in a collection matter (1994)
- Texas City Attorneys Association, member (2011 to present)
- Texas-Mexico Bar Association, member (2003-2004)
- Texas Municipal Courts Association-Texas Municipal Courts Education Center, member (2005 to present); Education Committee member, FY 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011; Board of Directors, Region III, (FY 2011 to FY 2013); Building Committee (2012-2013); Education Committee (2012-2013); Legislative Committee (2011-2012, 2012-2013); Membership Committee (2011-2012); Chair, Public Outreach Committee (2011-2012), member (2012-2013); Scholarship Committee member (2011-2012), Chair (2012-2013)
- Texas Municipal League, member (2004 to present)
- Texas Resource Center, Pro Bono representation of inmate on death row in habeas appeal (1992-94)
- The Mexico Institute, Member (2003-2004)
- The Spectrum: The Quarterly Newsletter of the State and Local Government Relations Section of the Federal Bar Association, Newsletter Editor (Fall 1995)