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Michael Robert Shapiro

4.5
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI

1429 Walnut St Ste 1301, Philadelphia, PA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019
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About Michael

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

I represent people accused of criminal offenses in federal and state court. I have handled and specialize in representing people charged with complex white collar offenses, drug crimes and any other offenses

16 years | 100 cases

30%
Federal Crime 30%

I represent people accused of criminal offenses in federal and state court. I have handled and specialize in representing people charged with complex white collar offenses, drug crimes and any other offenses

16 years | 25 cases

30%
White Collar Crime 30%

I represent people accused of criminal offenses in federal and state court. I have handled and specialize in representing people charged with complex white collar offenses, drug crimes and any other offenses

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 18 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2007

Disbarred By Consent

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 20 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2006

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Location

Law Offices of Michael Robert Shapiro

1429 Walnut St Ste 1301, Philadelphia, PA, 19102-3204

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Michael Robert Shapiro's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A very good lawyer that takes the time out no matter what time of night to talk to his client

Michael Schapiro did an excellent job walking me through a very difficult time in my life with explaining everything that could and would happen. He even sat down with my family and explained what was going on and what possibly could happen he gave me both scenarios in the end the only scenario that... I need it was the wind which we did

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Disbarment issued in PA, 2019

updated on 10/06/2021

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Pennsylvania State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Honors

2012

MS Leaders Circle 2012, National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Associations

2015 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

National MS Society Preakness at the Piazza

Co-chair

2011 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

2005

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2012

The Champion magazine Book Review: Reasonable Doubt

Languages

English

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