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Biography
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.
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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
20%
DUI and DWI
10%
Domestic Violence
10%
Expungement
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
Awards
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Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 10 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Seth Shapiro
111 Second Avenue NE, Suite 515, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701
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Seth Shapiro's Reviews
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Posted by Donny | March 3, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hire this man.
Seth is a great lawyer and a better guy. He really took his time and explained everything to me, even the things I didn’t want to hear but needed to. I recommend Seth.
Posted by Lawrence | December 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Morris Lae Firm
The experience I had with the Morris Law Firm for my case was exceptional. They were very straightforward about the possible outcomes and were always one step ahead in the planning of my legal defense strategy. During what was undoubtedly one of the most challenging times of my life, Seth Shapiro p...
Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
MORRIS LAW FIRM HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you are looking for a criminal defense attorney/law firm in the Pinellas County that you can trust and that delivers results, the Morris Law Firm and Seth Shapiro Esq is the place to go. Despite the stress that a criminal prosecution brings, working with Seth relieved a lot of pressure for me. He ...
Posted by Allen | December 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Seth is the Attorney you want on your side
I highly recommend Seth Shapiro & the Morris Law Firm. Seth is the best, most competent & hardest working attorney you will ever find. He is an excellent communicator who goes the extra mile & cares for his clients. I can’t say enough how much I appreciate Seth & his legal representation. When so muc...
Posted by Debbie | December 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Lawfirm Morris & Shapiro Amazing !!!
Attorney Shapiro was very professional and very thorough on explaining the case and what was being done and what we needed to do to continue our case always when calling he would answer or if not return our call right away. I will recommend Morris’s Law Firm along with Attorney Seth Shapiro. He is gr...
Seth Shapiro's Lawyer Endorsements
"After having known Seth for years as a colleague on criminal matters, it came as no surprise when we were opposing counsel on a civil injunction case that he was responsive, easy to work with, and also had a client-centered approach to the case. As injunctions require quick action due to short timelines for hearing, Seth responded immediately upon my first call and worked with me to reach a resolution that made both of our clients comfortable moving forward. He is professional, knowledgeable, and experienced in motion practice. But what separates Seth from others is that while he is willing and able to fight, he knows when to pick battles to reach the best outcome for his client. I strongly recommend hiring Seth Shapiro."
"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."
"Seth is a phenomenal attorney. He knows the inns and outs of the law as well as the strategies that cannot be taught."
"Seth is a knowledgeable, confident criminal defense attorney. Would recommend his firm to anyone seeking criminal defense counsel."
"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."
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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."
"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."
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"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."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Client's Choice, Avvo
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Client's Choice, Avvo
2022
Client's Choice, Avvo
2021
Client's Choice, Avvo
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney at Law, Morris Law Firm
Associations
2015 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2015 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2015 - Present
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2015 - Present
Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2014 - Present
Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor SocietyMember
2001 - Present
Phi Kappa Phi National Academic Honor SocietyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Domestic Battery - Pinellas County
No Information (case dismissed), No Jail, No Probation
Battery; Obstructing Or Resisting Officer Without Violence - Pinellas County
Withhold of Adjudication, No Jail, No Probation
Possession of Marijuana; Outstanding Warrant - Pinellas County
Withhold of Adjudication, No Jail, No Probation
Loitering And Prowling - Pinellas County
No Information (case dismissed), No Jail, No Probation
Disorderly Intoxication - Disturbance - Pinellas County
No Information (case dismissed), No Jail, No Probation
Domestic Battery - Pinellas County
No Information (case dismissed), No Jail, No Probation
Education
2014
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor (Cum Laude - With Honors)
2001
University of South Florida
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1994
Stetson University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2016
Amazon Books Publication
What You Must Know If You Have Been Arrested For DUI
Languages
English