EXPERIENCE

I am a graduate of the Duke University School of Law and was one of the first group of students to participate in what was, then, a novel trial practice program. 

I began my legal career at the State Attorney’s Office in Palm Beach County where, for three of my seven years as a prosecutor, I was the Chief of the Economic Crimes Division - charged with the investigation and prosecution and trial of some of the most complex fraud and white collar crime cases in the area.

I left the State Attorney and spent three years practicing criminal defense with attorney Richard Lubin in West Palm Beach. In 1984 I opened the Law Office of Steven Gomberg and, since that time, I have been a solo practitioner specializing in criminal defense. I have represented people throughout Florida as well as in Federal matters in several different states. 

What distinguishes me from others is probably my enjoyment of a trial practice. I love to handle cases in which a trial will determine the eventual outcome. The fact is that, for many people and, unfortunately, many lawyers, the thought of submitting their fate, or their clients’, to a jury is a very intimidating prospect. We all plead cases out but, I strongly feel and experience shows, that preparing a case for trial is the only way to gain the maximum leverage over prosecutors and avoid the full impact of Florida’s sentencing guidelines.  I believe my approach is the reason so many of my cases result in dismissals by the State.