Todd Donald Shapiro

I was facing life in prison and no other attorneys were able or willing to help me. One attorney that was unwilling to help referred me to Todd. I asked Todd during my consultation how he knew he could help me, and he told me that it was not out of ego, but of pure confidence in his ability, that ...he would me able to help me. I was beyond scared but Todd consistently put me at ease in what would have been a hopeless situation without him. He never left me hanging at any point, responding very quickly via phone and email. He even gave me his cell phone number to contact him as needed outside of business hours on an evening or weekend - which I did several times. The outcome was exactly what I was told to expect and I could not be happier or more grateful. He's not only a great attorney, but a great person.

The mind of man plans his ways, but the Lord directs his steps. To be honest, I googled/researched the internet for days and ended up in Todd’s office. It was not by coincidence. It was meant to be. When people are faced with doubt or fear or confusion, their defenses go up. Todd would tell you mine ...were the highest he’s ever seen! Your attorney’s job as a professional in the legal field is to calm the waters, clarify legal jargon and make things easier for you. Todd did that for me...for months. Great lawyers personalize the relationship by recognizing the unique styles, interests, and needs of the individuals with whom they work. Todd quickly figured out how worried and anxious I was and did his best to keep my fears at bay. Now I can see why there are so many positive testimonials about Todd. Todd won my case for me and my life is forever changed. Todd- I am your “most grateful client” and that comes from the heart.

It would be easy to argue why I should not be here and able to write this review, but I am beyond fortunate that this is not the case. I am a good person who made an extremely poor and selfish decision (one more time). Everyone makes mistakes, right? But does everyone keep making the same mistake?... Well, I did. It would have been easy for everyone to kick me to the side and write me off. Needless to say, I am familiar with defense attorneys, but none I had used measure up to Mr Todd Shapiro. I am writing this with the bulk of my troubles behind me and just probation left of my plate. I could easily be sitting in prison right now. When I initially met Mr Shapiro, I immediately felt something was different this time. He treated me differently. I genuinely felt and still feel like he cared/cares. He was stern though and I probably needed this more than anything. My family and friends had already tried. It was a very disciplined yet human approach as to what I needed to do and the urgency in which to get it done. Mr Shapiro came to me by high recommendation, so I followed his rather simple advice. Needless to say, I was scared beyond belief. I felt for sure that I was going to be removed from my son for a very long time. Mr Shapiro was always there to answer all of my questions and he did so in a very timely manner, which I had never experienced before from an attorney. I was very lucky to have straightened out the majority of my personal issues before it was time to see the Judge. I was prepared for the worst, yet hoping for the best, but no matter what the outcome was to be, I was in the best place mentally that I could to cope with it. I ended up with a little time of being incarcerated, but it could have easily been much worse. By following Mr Shapiro's advice we were able to present to this to the Judge, and Mr Shapiro was able to convey the changes that had occured in me and my life. I sit here today as a mostly free man with only simple probation left to complete. Yesterday, I went with my father to watch my son play tennis. There is no way to express how much this means to me. This was not all handed to me. I had to work for it, but the steps to take were not complex. I am approaching 2 years of sobriety, and after a 34-year drinking career, it almost seems unfathomable. Life is good. I will get to see my son graduate. I get to help others. I get to share this with you. I have been afforded this by being given one more chance, and have my family, friends, and attorney to thank for this, as they have been there for me. Thank you for taking time to read this, and one more Thank You to Mr Shapiro.

Todd was great from the start. My situation had me really worried and talking with Todd and meeting him made me feel great, and gave me confidence easing my anxiety. He was extremely responsive with communication. I had tons of questions for him about how things would proceed. He walked me through ev...erything step by step multiple times until I understood everything. He was very thorough. He is the only attorney I will ever hire.