In recent court proceedings, a former employee of Thomas Goldstein’s law firm testified that the SCOTUSblog founder faced an IRS levy on his accounts. Additionally, a lawyer from another firm alleged that Goldstein evaded repaying a $500,000 investment intended for Goldstein’s high-stakes poker activities.
Goldstein, a prominent attorney known for his appearances before the U.S. Supreme Court, has been under scrutiny for his involvement in high-stakes poker games. In January 2025, he was indicted on 22 counts, including tax evasion and making false statements to mortgage lenders. The indictment alleges that between 2016 and 2023, Goldstein diverted legal fees to cover personal poker debts and failed to report millions in gambling winnings. He also allegedly omitted over $14 million in debts when applying for a mortgage on a $2.6 million home in Washington, D.C. ([justice.gov](https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/maryland-attorney-and-poker-player-charged-tax-crimes-and-making-false-statements-mortgage?utm_source=openai))
Further complicating his legal troubles, Goldstein reportedly offered cryptocurrency and other incentives to a potential witness with intimate knowledge of his and his law firm’s finances. Prosecutors suggest these offers were attempts to influence the witness’s cooperation with the investigation. ([pokernews.com](https://www.pokernews.com/news/2025/03/poker-lawyer-files-emergency-motion-for-government-to-produc-48157.htm?utm_source=openai))
The ongoing trial continues to reveal the extent of Goldstein’s alleged financial mismanagement and the impact on his professional and personal life. As the case unfolds, the legal community watches closely, given Goldstein’s stature and the serious nature of the charges.