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Avvo Rating8.4
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • Licensed for 7 years
  • Free consultation
Seth Shapiro
Seth Shapiro
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About Seth

Seth Shapiro is a partner of Morris Law Firm, P.A.  Mr. Shapiro is responsible for representing clients who have felony or misdemeanor offenses with a focus on white collar cases.  Mr. Shapiro also handles sealing and expungement of criminal cases and traffic offenses for clients in the Tampa Bay area.

Mr. Shapiro’s combination of a solid legal foundation with extensive business experience allows him to address complex white collar criminal cases. Mr. Shapiro understands the intricacies of small business and corporate finance and operations that enables him to negotiate the best possible results for clients facing white collar criminal charges.

Mr. Shapiro’s combination of a solid legal foundation with extensive business experience allows him to address complex white collar criminal cases and negotiate the best possible results for clients facing criminal charges.

A Strong Legal Education that Benefits Clients 
Mr. Shapiro attended Stetson University College of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate and graduated Cum Laude, ranking in the top 10 percent of his class.  Mr. Shapiro was also selected to the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society.

Stetson University College of Law is ranked No. 1 for trial advocacy and No. 2 for legal writing by U.S. News & World Report in 2015 and has provided Mr. Shapiro his outstanding legal foundation.

Mr. Shapiro also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from University of South Florida where he graduated in the Phi Kappa Phi National Academic Honor Society that recognizes graduate students in the top 10 percent of the class.

Mr. Shapiro’s MBA degree in addition to his JD degree enables him to understand the complexities of business, corporate procedure and finance that allows him to provide outstanding representation for those clients accused of white collar crimes.

Professional Associations 
Mr. Shapiro is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a member of the Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a member of the St. Petersburg Bar Association.

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

111 Second Avenue NE
Suite 515
Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701

Website
https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com 

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    FLMember in Good Standing201506/01/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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    Awards
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    Client's ChoiceAvvo2020
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    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Attorney at LawMorris Law Firm2015 - Present
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2015 - Present
    Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2015 - Present
    St. Petersburg Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
    Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
    Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2015 - Present
    Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2015 - Present
    Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor SocietyMember2014 - Present
    Phi Kappa Phi National Academic Honor SocietyMember2001 - Present
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Amazon Books PublicationWhat You Must Know If You Have Been Arrested For DUI2016
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Stetson University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor (Cum Laude - With Honors)2014
    University of South FloridaMBA - Master of Business Administration2001
    Stetson UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1994
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Domestic Battery - Pinellas CountyNo Information (case dismissed), No Jail, No Probation
    Battery; Obstructing Or Resisting Officer Without Violence - Pinellas CountyWithhold of Adjudication, No Jail, No Probation
    Possession of Marijuana; Outstanding Warrant - Pinellas CountyWithhold of Adjudication, No Jail, No Probation
    Loitering And Prowling - Pinellas CountyNo Information (case dismissed), No Jail, No Probation
    Disorderly Intoxication - Disturbance - Pinellas CountyNo Information (case dismissed), No Jail, No Probation
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    Couldn’t have asked for a better outcome

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    Case Dismissed A+

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    Hire Seth.

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    Such an amazing law firm !

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    Outstanding!

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    Definately the Firm to Hire Fighting a Domestic charge

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    satisfied client

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    Excellent Attorney!

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    Lawyer Belinda Barndollar Lazzara

    Belinda Lazzara, Domestic violence Attorney on May 29, 2020
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    Absolute professional. Always happy to have Seth on the other side of a case. He is practical, accessible and no nonsense. He does a great job for his clients without making the case unnecessarily contentious or personal.

    Lawyer Clifford Keith Watson Wells

    Clifford Wells, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 31, 2017
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Seth is a phenomenal attorney. He knows the inns and outs of the law as well as the strategies that cannot be taught.

    Lawyer Jason Arthur Herman

    Jason Herman, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 31, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Seth is a knowledgeable, confident criminal defense attorney. Would recommend his firm to anyone seeking criminal defense counsel.

    Lawyer Misa A. Everist

    Misa Everist, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 30, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Seth is an intelligent, capable, and organized attorney. He and his firm provide excellent representation to their clients. I would highly recommend Seth.

    Lawyer Andrew Roland Pardun

    Andrew Pardun, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 10, 2016
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    Lawyer Catherine Munch Saylor

    Catherine Saylor, Unknown Attorney on Dec 1, 2015
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    Lawyer Sean-Kelly Xenakis

    Sean-Kelly Xenakis, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 3, 2015
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    Leslie Sammis, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 18, 2015
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    I've known Seth for many years and I am happy to recommend his services or the services of his firm for a criminal defense or DUI cases in Pinellas County and the surrounding areas. I've seen his work and the work of his firm in several cases and I'm always impressed with their hard work and tenacity.

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    Joshua Poe, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 27, 2015
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    I worked with Seth for many years in business and he excels in a multitude of areas. Seth has now applied his keen intellect to the legal profession and I would highly recommend him to friends and other counsel seeking exceptional guidance in the area of criminal law.

    Lawyer Christina Battaglia Xenakis

    Christina Xenakis, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 24, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Jeffrey Lee Morris

    Jeffrey Morris, Unknown Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer's work for criminal matters.

    Lawyer Maria Diblasio Hale

    Maria Hale, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 15, 2015
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    Lawyer Tyler Daniel Brown

    Tyler Brown, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 14, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Seth Shapiro is a very intelligent and hard working attorney. He has tireless attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to his clients and his craft. His insight and knowledge of his cases are unmatched and his courtroom presence marks him as a superb advocate.

    Lawyer Summer Rae Goldman

    Summer Goldman, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 14, 2015
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