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  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • Licensed for 6 years
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Seth Shapiro
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About Seth

Tampa Bay's Aggressive Criminal Defense & Trial Law Firm. Call 24/7 for a Free Consultation.

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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English

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Contact

111 Second Avenue NE
Suite 515
St. Petersburg, FL, 33701

Website
https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com 

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    FLMember in Good Standing201504/04/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Client's ChoiceAvvo2019
    Client's ChoiceAvvo2018
    Client's ChoiceAvvo2017
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    Client's ChoiceAvvo2015
    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
    Domestic Battery - Pinellas CountyNo Information (case dismissed), No Jail, No Probation

    Reviews

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    Couldn’t have asked for a better outcome

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    From the moment I first spoke to Seth I felt confident that I was being represented by the best of the best. The amount of information I was provided exceeded any expectations. I was well briefed on all possibilities and Seth was extremely honest with me. It was a relief to see how much care and drive was being put into my case. Not only was my entire case dropped thanks to Seth, I was also informed of crucial details about my record that the courts failed to mention. Overall 10/10, amazing personality, professional service and a caring person. Thank you for everything.
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    Case Dismissed A+

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    I contacted Morris Law after reading the reviews. Mr. Shapiro was able to take a 12-year-old case and get it dismissed. I live in Texas which was not a problem. Seth walked me through everything in a very honest easy to understand way. In less than two months he took a warrant from 2005 and had it removed and the charge against me dismissed. Awesome job!
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    Hire Seth.

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    From the very first consult to the conclusion of the case, Seth was on top of everything. He explained every minute detail of the process, where things were, was transparent about potential scenarios, offered great insights even when we hit some bumps, and eventually got my case dismissed entirely. He helped me through an extremely stressful time and was worth every cent. I couldn’t recommend him enough and won’t ever be able to thank him properly for the job he did.
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    Such an amazing law firm !

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    He was so informative and positive . Professional yet personable . Went way and beyond what he had to do . We are so thankful for everything he did for us !! Will recommend your law firm to anyone who needs your services without hesitation .
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    Outstanding!

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    Outstanding representation by Seth Shapiro of the Morris Law Firm. Highly recommended for their professionalism, diligence, and acumen.
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    Definately the Firm to Hire Fighting a Domestic charge

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    From the very moment I began my search for an Attorney the stress level began to increase knowing that my livelihood would completely rely on who I chose, However the decision wasn't that difficult. The conversation from the time it started with Seth Shapiro set my mind at ease. The details of my case were discussed in such a professional manner, he educated me on all of the steps of the process and prepared me for any situation that may come about. Seth was knowledgeable and compassionate throughout the case with continuous contact and returned phone calls for questions I had. He was not only compassionate but honest and timely. The charges if pursued would have ruined my career but he had the experience to keep that from happening. I can say this; if your looking for an Attorney that involves any circumstance in your life that is or can be life altering and you need them to return your calls and discuss the hardships throughout the case or just to listen to your thoughts and answer your questions, this is the team to hire. Seth Shapiro was hands down one of the most in touch compassionate people I have ever spoken to. Thanks to the Morris Law Firm for defending consumers and keeping it Honest and Professional.
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    satisfied client

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    I hired Seth Shapiro to defend me after a domestic incident in which I was wrongfully blamed and arrested. Seth personally delivered photo evidence of my wounds to the prosecutor who then agreed to dismiss the charges against me. I would like to thank Seth. His communication was personable. He listened to my concerns and reacted to them immediately. I highly recommend Seth Shapiro.
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    Amazing lawyer

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    I recently had a felony charge against me. I hired Seth Shapiro and he worked through the issues of the case and had it completely dropped in 2 weeks for lack of evidence. He explained everything that was happening during the course of his actions. I could not have had a better outcome.
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    Excellent Attorney!

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    Seth was incredibly helpful from the moment we spoke. He was honest and suppprtive. He knew everything about the law and asked me questions I would not have even thought of to help me WIN MY CASE!!! I was NOT GUILTY And I was found NOT GUILTY. I was arrested for domestic battery and all of it just went away. Nothing ever even got filed because of Seth’s quick action to my case. I recommend him 100%
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    Best attorney ever!

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    Absolutely superb professionally and personally. Seth made me feel like everything would be ok at a very scary time of my life. Always stayed in contact and acted promptly to my case. Amazingly he handled my case with ease and charges were dropped. Highly recommend Seth to anyone in need, he was like an answered prayer!
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    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Andrew Pardun, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 10, 2016
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Catherine Saylor

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Sean-Kelly Xenakis, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 3, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Leslie Sammis, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 18, 2015
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    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.

    Joshua Poe, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 27, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

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

    Jeffrey Morris

    I endorse this lawyer's work for criminal matters.

    Maria Hale, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 15, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Tyler Brown, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 14, 2015
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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.

    Summer Goldman, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 14, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

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