Board-certified criminal defense attorney and founding partner of Goldberger Weiss, P.A. in West Palm Beach, Florida. Served as Epstein's local defense counsel on the legal 'dream team' that negotiated the controversial 2008 Non-Prosecution Agreement with federal prosecutors. His office was reportedly used during Epstein's work-release arrangement. Later represented NFL owner Robert Kraft in a 2019 solicitation case at Epstein's recommendation.
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Background
Jack A. Goldberger is a criminal defense attorney based in West Palm Beach, Florida, and a partner at the law firm Atterbury, Goldberger & Weiss, P.A., located at One Clearlake Centre, Suite 1400, 250 Australian Avenue South, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. The person is listed in the database as 'Jack Goldberg,' but all documentary evidence consistently identifies him as 'Jack Goldberger' or 'Jack A. Goldberger.' He is identified as a criminal defense lawyer who represented Jeffrey Epstein during the federal investigation and state prosecution in Palm Beach County.
Goldberger was a key member of Epstein's legal defense team, which has been described in media reports as a 'dream team' of attorneys. According to multiple documents, the defense team also included Alan Dershowitz, Roy Black, Gerald Lefcourt, Kenneth Starr, Jay Lefkowitz, Lilly Ann Sanchez, Guy Lewis, and Martin Weinberg. As the West Palm Beach-based attorney on the team, Goldberger served as a primary point of contact with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida during negotiations of the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) and the subsequent state plea deal.
Goldberger's firm also filed motions on Epstein's behalf in state court, including a Motion for Return of Property. His office became a focal point of controversy when Epstein was permitted to spend up to 12 hours per day there during his work-release arrangement while ostensibly serving his jail sentence.
Epstein Connection
Jack Goldberger served as Jeffrey Epstein's criminal defense attorney in Palm Beach County, Florida. He was part of Epstein's extensive legal team that negotiated the controversial Non-Prosecution Agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida. Goldberger was the local West Palm Beach defense counsel who directly communicated with federal prosecutors, handled state court filings, and was copied on victim notification correspondence. His law office was also used by Epstein during his work-release arrangement, with Epstein reportedly spending 12 hours per day, six days a week at Goldberger's office.
Key Allegations(7)
Goldberger was a member of Epstein's criminal defense team described as a 'dream team' of lawyers, alongside Alan Dershowitz, Roy Black, Gerald Lefcourt, and others.
documentedGoldberger provided 'incorrect information' during NPA negotiations, causing 'dissension in the ranks' among the defense team.
documentedGoldberger told an AUSA he 'swore' that Epstein would be in custody 24 hours a day during community confinement, but then 'let it slip' that Epstein would not be at the jail.
documentedEpstein spent up to 12 hours per day, six days a week, at Goldberger's law office during his work-release arrangement, ostensibly working on his personal charity.
documentedGoldberger argued that the Epstein case file should stay sealed to protect the 'orderly administration of Justice.'
documentedGoldberger refused to have Epstein sign an Acknowledgment as part of the victim notification process, leading the U.S. Attorney's Office to modify the notification procedure.
documentedThe AUSA handling the case expressed suspicion about Goldberger's responses regarding the plea agreement, stating his 'incensed' reaction 'just made me more suspicious than I was originally.'
documentedLegal Status
Jack Goldberger is not charged or investigated in connection with the Epstein case. He served as Epstein's criminal defense attorney and is extensively referenced in case documents, correspondence with the U.S. Attorney's Office, court filings, victim notification letters, and media reports. He is named in discovery requests by Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #2 as a person whose communications with prosecutors were sought.
Notable Statements(3)
“this was the only way to do the consecutive jail time”
“swore that Epstein would be in custody 24-hours-a-day during the community confinement portion of the sentence”
“orderly administration of Justice”
Contradictions(2)
Goldberger 'swore' to federal prosecutors that Epstein would be in custody 24 hours a day during the community confinement portion of his sentence.
In the same conversation, Goldberger 'let it slip that Epstein would not be at the jail.' In practice, Epstein was visiting Goldberger's office 12 hours a day, six days a week during his work-release arrangement.
Goldberger 'insisted that Epstein had been charged with a substantive procurement offense, not attempt' during the plea negotiation call.
An AUSA expressed suspicion about Goldberger's representations, stating his 'incensed' response 'was completely out of line with the questions I was asking' and that 'from my dealings with Jack, this just made me more suspicious than I was originally.'
Key Relationships(8)
Served as Jeffrey Epstein's criminal defense attorney in Palm Beach County. Communicated directly with federal prosecutors regarding the NPA and state plea deal. Filed motions on Epstein's behalf in state court. His office was used by Epstein during work release.
Fellow member of Epstein's defense team. Listed alongside Roy Black in multiple documents describing the legal team. Both were copied on correspondence from the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Fellow member of Epstein's defense team. Both named in the ABC News article describing the 'dream team' of lawyers and in the government's response to grand jury subpoena motions.
Worked with Jay Lefkowitz of Kirkland & Ellis as co-counsel for Epstein. Lefkowitz communicated information from Goldberger to prosecutors regarding plea dates and other matters.
Communicated with U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta's office regarding the Epstein NPA. Acosta was copied on correspondence involving Goldberger.
Fellow member of Epstein's defense team. Gerald Lefcourt listed alongside Goldberger in multiple documents identifying the defense attorneys.
Kenneth Starr was part of Epstein's defense team. Both identified as defense counsel in DOJ correspondence.
Martin Weinberg listed alongside Goldberger as part of Epstein's defense team in the letter to the Deputy Attorney General.
Timeline(21 events)
Identified as part of Epstein's 'dream team' of defense lawyers in ABC News report about the Palm Beach investigation, along with Alan Dershowitz, Roy Black, and Gerald Lefcourt.
Listed among Epstein's defense attorneys as 'Jack Goldberger from West Palm Beach' in internal AUSA communication about conflict checks.
AUSA references option of using Goldberger's name on plea agreement to avoid Pro Hac Vice motions.
AUSA reports 'dissension in the ranks because Jack Goldberger gave some incorrect information' during NPA negotiations.
Jay Lefkowitz references being told by Barry Krisher that Krisher had spoken with Jack Goldberger and that Epstein's plea and sentencing were set for December 14, 2007.
U.S. Attorney's Office letter references having learned from Krisher that Goldberger discussed Epstein's plea date.
DOJ letter to Lefkowitz again references Goldberger's communications about plea scheduling.
DOJ letter repeating concerns about defense team's non-compliance with agreement terms, referencing Goldberger.
Goldberger listed among Epstein's defense team in draft letter to Deputy Attorney General describing the case history.
AUSA reports call from Goldberger who was 'incensed' about questions regarding the plea agreement. Goldberger swore Epstein would be in custody 24 hours/day but revealed he would not be at the jail.
U.S. Attorney's Office sends letter directly to Goldberger regarding proposed victim notification procedures and Epstein's refusal to sign acknowledgment.
AUSA suggests a colleague join a call with Jack Goldberger regarding the Jane Doe hearing before Judge Marra.
U.S. Attorney's Office sends letter to Michael Tein cc'd to Goldberger regarding Epstein's federal investigation posture.
Goldberger files Motion for Return of Property in Epstein's state case and provides copy to U.S. Attorney's Office.
DOJ victim notification letters cc'd to Goldberger. Goldberger's contact information provided to victims' attorneys for future claims.
Victim notification letters from U.S. Attorney's Office cc'd to Goldberger.
Additional victim notification letter from U.S. Attorney's Office cc'd to Goldberger.
Palm Beach County judge gives Goldberger opportunity to argue Epstein's file should stay sealed. Goldberger argues sealing protects 'orderly administration of Justice.'
NY Post reports Epstein had been visiting Goldberger's office 12 hours a day, six days a week during work release, ostensibly working on his personal charity.
U.S. Attorney's Office letter cc'd to Goldberger addresses Epstein's efforts to avoid full terms of the NPA.
Podhurst Orseck files suit against Epstein for $2 million in legal fees. Press reports note 'Neither his criminal attorney Jack Goldberger or his civil attorney Robert Critton was immediately available to comment.'
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Document Mentions
Email Mentions (15)
RE: Please forward
I am writing in an attempt to make contact with Jeffrey Epstein and wondered if you would, as his attorney, forward this message on to him? We are ke
RE: Please forward
Iam writing in an attempt to make contact with Jeffrey Epstein and wondered if you would, as his attorney, forward this message on to him? We are kee
Re: Reuters / lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein
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Re: Great seeing you
joel, jack goldberger is my local attny, i would love him to play the trump course.. jerry you.. i will pick up all costs. thanks
RE: Please forward
I am writing in an attempt to make contact with Jeffrey Epstein and wondered if you would, as his attorney, forward this message on to him? We are ke
RE: Please forward
I am writing in an attempt to make contact with Jeffrey Epstein and wondered if you would, as his attorney, forward this message on to him? We are kee
Re: Great seeing you
joel, jack goldberger is my local attny, i would love him to play the trump course.. jerry you.. i will pick up all costs. thanks
RE: Please forward
I am writing in an attempt to make contact with Jeffrey Epstein and wondered if you would, as his attorney, forward this message on to him? We are kee
RE: Please forward
Iam writing in an attempt to make contact with Jeffrey Epstein and wondered if you would, as his attorney, forward this message on to him? We are kee
RE: Please forward
I am writing in an attempt to make contact with Jeffrey Epstein and wondered if you would, as his attorney, forward this message on to him? We are ke
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