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Atty. Ellen Marlene Goodstein

Atty. Ellen Marlene Goodstein

Ellen Marlene Goodstein is a lawyer practicing litigation, public finance & tax exempt finance, communications & media and 1 other area of law. Ellen received a degree from University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables FL, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Ellen Marlene Goodstein at a glance

Ellen Marlene Goodstein is a Legal Aid Foundation of SB Co. based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on formation, tax, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Florida (Inactive) (1976) and California (2006). Educated at University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables FL (—). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ellen Marlene Goodstein is a lawyer practicing litigation, public finance & tax exempt finance, communications & media and 1 other area of law
  • Ellen received a degree from University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables FL, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Ellen practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen Marlene Goodstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen Marlene Goodstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Tax Law

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Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Barbara are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Ellen Marlene Goodstein's law office located?
Ellen Marlene Goodstein's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Marlene Goodstein handle?
Ellen Marlene Goodstein focuses on formation, tax, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ellen Marlene Goodstein practiced law?
Ellen Marlene Goodstein has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
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Education

University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables FL
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Florida (Inactive)
Admitted: 1976
California
Admitted: 2006

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