Robert Goldman, JD, Psy.D.

About Dr. Goldman

Dr. Robert Goldman is a licensed psychologist and attorney with 20 years of experience combining law and psychology. He previously served as a staff attorney within the Criminal Bureau for Suffolk County Legal Aid, where he discovered his passion for uncovering the why of legal cases.

Upon beginning his practice, he was appointed to the Law Guardian Panel, which inspired him to earn his Doctorate in School & Community Psychology from Hofstra University in order to help children. Dr. Goldman went on to work as the Supervising Psychologist for the Suffolk County Probation Department and Suffolk County Mental Hygiene Services, where he conducted court evaluations, provided psychological treatment to community members and inmates, and developed multiple restorative justice programs.

Areas of focus

• Restorative justice
• Forensic evaluations
• Educational law
• Anxiety in teens & adults
• Depression in teens & adults
• Court evaluations

Teaching, lecturing & scholarship

Dr. Goldman has lectured nationally on topics ranging from restorative justice, educational law, and forensic evaluations to the treatment of anxiety and depression among teens and adults. He is also a published author, with work appearing in the Albany Law Review and the New York Law Journal.

Professional affiliations

• American Psychological Association. Member.
• Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association & Suffolk County Bar Association. Member; co-chair of the Neuroscience and Law Committee.
• Adjunct professor, Hofstra University & St. Joseph’s College. Teaching Restorative Justice and various Community Correction topics.

Education & credentials