Howard Shapiro

Howard Shapiro

2.5
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 52 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Plano, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

701 East 15th Street, Suite 204, Plano, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 52 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1973

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Shapiro Law Firm

701 East 15th Street, Suite 204, Plano, TX, 75074

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Howard Shapiro's Reviews

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2.5 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Patty | April 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thank You

Howard was very straight forward with me about my divorce. He didn’t mix words. I received in my final divorce decree exactly what I had been praying for. Lisa Jones Howard’s senior paralegal his right hand person is very very knowledgeable and was always prepared to help me. Howard and Lisa took ca...re of me throughout the whole process from beginning to end. I am grateful to Howard and Lisa. Sincerely.

Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2015 | Child Custody

Worst Lawyer ever!!

I hired Howard in 2007 to help me as a single mother to protect my son from his abusive father. He did nothing for me and told the father confidential matters from my side!!! He is a joke and should not be in law. DO NOT hire this man he is rude arrogant!!

Posted by Sue | July 30, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

They'll SCREW YOU! Didn't do anything, just took my money!

This was 6 years ago, but I must write a review so that other people won't fall to be their victim. I was referred to Howard Shapiro 6 years ago for a divorce case. 1. He was supposed to appear in court. However, 2 hours before the set time, he called me and said he had to leave town for his vacati...on. So I was left in a limb and not being able to get anything done. 2. He charged me $7,500 retainer fee without doing anything. Absolutely nothing! I drafted all the details and numbers on division of assets/property. 3. They never briefed me about decree and never told me that I could request for child support increase. 4. Their response time is VERY SLOW! 5. Their attitude is rather arrogant and rude, not cordial. 6. Because they didn't do anything about my case, I was at great disadvantage compared to my ex in the decree document, after divorce, and still to this day. I would definitely NOT recommend him nor his office.

Posted by JJ | March 04, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Absolutely horrible service

Stay away from this person! he took my money in december and then informed me that i do not stand a chance of winning my case. We were only talking for 30 minutes on the phone, he did not even review my emails. We met on the court for 30 minutes, and now 2 months after he did not even send me a bill ...to explain why did he charge me. I still did not get the rest of my retainer back, His staff is rude, i recommend that you rather give up your case then give any of your money to this snake.

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2004

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2003

, D Magazine

2003

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

Associations

Collin County Bar Association

Past President

Collin County Bar Association

Member

Plano Bar Association

Past President

Education

1973

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

University of Texas, Austin

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

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