Todd Donald Shapiro

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Todd Donald Shapiro

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Plano, TX
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Violent Crime ... +4 more

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

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About Todd

Biography

2020 Clients Choice. Aggressive criminal defense representation in DFW. I will fight for you!

2019 Clients Choice Award. Former prosecutor, experienced defense attorney.

Going through a divorce can be difficult. I can help you every step of the way. Call today!

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

20%
Sex Crime 15%

15%
Violent Crime 15%

15%
Divorce and Separation 10%

10%
Federal Crime 10%

10%
White Collar Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 25 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2000

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Shapiro Law Firm

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

theshapirolawfirm.com/Attorneys/Todd-Shapiro.shtml

Online Presence

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Todd Donald Shapiro's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

77 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Scott | January 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Todd’s your guy

If you find yourself in a bind, contact Todd immediately to represent you. He was able to take my case from start to finish and kept me informed every part of the process. I was found not guilty for my DWI and couldn’t be happier with the result. This case may have gone differently if Todd wasn’t my ...attorney. His team is also phenomenal to work with. He is worth every penny and also takes a genuine interest in your life.

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Defense Attorney

Todd handled my case like a true professional. He worked tirelessly to fully examine all the details and make sure that he was as prepared as possible. He always feels invested in your case, and that’s because he is. He cares about your situation and makes sure to be there for you.

Posted by Chris | June 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Mr

Todd was confident and vigilante when I reached out about my pending DWI. I was unsure of the process and felt completely embarrassed and confused about the next steps. I knew I had a good case, but nevertheless, didn’t feel confident. Todd from day one was personable, thoughtful, and prepared. That ...was seen even more so as we got closer to my court date. COVID did make the process longer, but Todd was always available to answer any questions and ease my nerves. I was found not guilty, but would have been pleased with Todd’s work even if it hadn’t worked out in my favor. I would like to thank him for his diligence and I would recommend him to anybody moving forward.

Posted by Ryan | April 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Yes - you can TRUST Todd

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.

Posted by Barry | October 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Given One More Chance (and Grateful for It!)

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.

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Todd Donald Shapiro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Edgett

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Todd is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He is well respected in the legal community by Judges, Prosecutors, and other local attorneys."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Todd. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Troy Burleson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Shapiro is an outstanding lawyer who I have known for years. Todd is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the state of Texas and I endorse his work 100%."

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Daniel Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Troy Burleson

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Best Lawyers, D Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Best Criminal Lawyer, Plano Star Courier

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Best Criminal Lawyer, Plano Star Courier

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Best Criminal Lawyer, Plano Star Courier

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2004

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Partner, The Shapiro Law Firm

2000 - 2003

Assistant District Attorney, Dallas County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Collin County Texas Bail Bond

Board Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2000 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Collier County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2000

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Texas System, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

CARE Program Lecture Series

Chemical Awareness and Resources

2013

CARE Program Lecture Series

Chemical Awareness and Resources

Languages

English

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