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Philip Alan Shapiro

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Overview

Practice Areas

60% Criminal Defense
23 years, 250 cases
25% General Practice
23 years, 200 cases
15% Administrative Law
11 years, 5 cases

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Contact Information

Law Office of Philip A. Shapiro

1010 Second Ave

Suite 1011

San Diego, CA 92101

Office: 619-239-1511

Fax: 619-239-1007

Mobile: 619-972-1207
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I have been practicing law since 1988. San Diego has been our home since 1972. We moved here from New Jersey. I was born and raised in Chicago. After... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 4 reviews “Better than the movies” Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, almost 3 years ago. Client Review: Shapiro pulled off the amazing. Not only did he exceed my expectations but I think even the D.A. was astonished. Definitely someone you want on... more Flag “Best Lawyer in San Diego!” Posted by: a Personal Injury client, almost 3 years ago. Client Review: Philip Shapiro was not only incredibly knowledgeable and hardworking, he was also extremely personable. He showed extreme care for my family and... more Flag View all 4 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 2 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I endorse this lawyer's work. Has exceptional trial skills, understands the intricacies of the law. Some emphasis on First Amendment issues. Endorsement from lawyer: Brian Mccarthy , San Diego (CA), About 2 years ago I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Mr. Shapiro for almost thirty years, and have had many opportunities to judge his work. He gets results... more Endorsement from lawyer: Jerrold Bodow , San Diego (CA), About 2 years ago

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4 reviews

“Better than the movies”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: Shapiro pulled off the amazing. Not only did he exceed my expectations but I think even the D.A. was astonished. Definitely someone you want on... more

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“Best Lawyer in San Diego!”

Posted by: a Personal Injury client, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: Philip Shapiro was not only incredibly knowledgeable and hardworking, he was also extremely personable. He showed extreme care for my family and... more

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2 endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer's work. Has exceptional trial skills, understands the intricacies of the law. Some emphasis on First Amendment issues.

Endorsement from lawyer: Brian Mccarthy , San Diego (CA), About 2 years ago

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Mr. Shapiro for almost thirty years, and have had many opportunities to judge his work. He gets results... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jerrold Bodow , San Diego (CA), About 2 years ago

Résumé

License

24 years since Philip Alan Shapiro was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
California	Active	1988	02/10/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Consultant at Senior Legal Clinic	1991–2010

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Western State Univ		law
Southern Illinois Univ		undergraduate

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Who's Who In American Law	Marquis Who's Who in American Law	2007
Peer Review Rating AV	Martindale-Hubbell	1999

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Association of Former Agents of the United States Secret Service	2000-present
Chair of General & Solo Practice Executive Committee	State Bar of California	1994-1996