Louis Justin Shapiro's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Violent Crime

Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Life saver.

I was referred to Lou by my late wife’s law partner and a member of my business group at the Woodland Hills Country Club. The best thing I have done in my life is hiring Mr. Lou Shapiro to defend me. He is personable, tactful, talented, professional, very alert and mindful to what is going on in the... court room and highly intelligent. I trusted him 100%. Knowing what misfortune the tragic accident I was dealing with could bring. I knew I needed the best defense I could have. I was charged with the unlawful discharge of fire arm in a residential area, which carries 3 years in a state prison and great bodily injury that carries 3 years in a state prison. I was looking at the possibility of 6 years in state prison. This was a tragic accident, that involved a ricocheted bullet hitting an innocent man. I had no idea it had even happened. What makes this case a nightmare is that the bullet cannot surgically be removed. I thought that 100% I would be going to jail. I just did not know for how long. The day of the trial Mr. Shapiro tried to talk to the victim but the victim refused to talk him. Mr. Shapiro approached the prosecutor and asked her to talk to the victim. The victim told the prosecutor he wants me to go to jail- period. No deal and no offers. Mr. Shapiro was able to make a miracle happen. The judge ruled 5 years probation and community service but no jail time. Mr. Shapiro saved my life and saved me from going to prison. It was a miracle. I highly recommend Mr. Shapiro, to any one dealing with a problem that doesn’t have a solution, such as mine. Worries, anxiety and stress can take their toll on you and your family. That is when a compassionate, kind and thoughtful attorney can be of the most benefit. Thank you, Lou.

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Posted by Alex Wang | August 13, 2012 | Violent Crime

Excellent, Forthcoming, Honest and overall Awesome lawyer

I was falsely charged with a felony assault with a deadly weapon a few weeks ago. Panicing, I went to thumbtack.com, avvo.com, spoke to friends / referrals and spoke with over 20 different criminal defense lawyers. I interviewed about 10 of those had multiple meetings with about 3 and chose Lou. T...he diligence paid off because he was was able to get the case dissmissed even before the arraignment. I've dealt with many lawyers and have never met one that was as genuine as this one. He walked me through each step of the proccess, was honest and realistic, and delivered everything and more. Plus hes a genuinely cool guy. To recap on why I chose him: 1. Extremely honest 2. Peers spoke highly of him (and vice versa) 3. All over the media (MSNBC, NBC, ETC) 4. Accolades 5. Praise from previous clients 6. Specializes in Criminal defense 7. Was a referral from a friend I rarely write reviews for anything but feel so strongly about this experience that I decided to. In fact, if you need more information about please private message me or email me at alexwang09 (at) gmail (dot) com, I am definitely willing to vouch for him.

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Anousheh Akhavan

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Ladan Palabod

Unknown lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

""Louis Justin Shapiro is one of the finest trial attorneys that I have had the pleasure of observing in Court. He is smart, professional and honest. A truly honorable man ! I would trust him with my son's life ! " I endorse this lawyer"

Georgia Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Jennifer Halperin

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Elan Darvish

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lou is amazing! He is there when you need him and will provide you the best defense possible. I know who to call if I ever need someone."

Joel Seidel

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is empathetic as well as practical with his clients."

Cynthia Ignatuk

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Incredible attorney. I've worked together with Lou on a case and consulted with him on others. He is passionate about justice and devoted to his clients. Lou is smart and skilled in his approach to cases, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone."

Michelle Hubbard

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Exceptional. Intelligent, talented, professional and compassionate. I endorse this attorney."

Elise Lampert

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Shapiro for several years. He is competent, compassionate, and effective. This is the only phone call you will have to make when real trouble arises."

Ben Yeroushalmi

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lou is an incredibly smart trial lawyer. He is one of the best advocates I know, in terms of his ability to articulate his clients' positions, and do so passionately. He is also very ethical, which altogether make him a great advocate to have in your corner."

David Beyersdorf

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Kara Stein-Conaway

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lou Shapiro is an outstanding attorney! He is hard-working, smart, and creative. I strongly recommend him."

Karine Karadjian

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Brandon Leopoldus

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I can honestly say there is no other attorney I consider a more important resource for me and my clients as I do Lou. Whenever a client, friend, or acquaintance mentions they need help with a criminal matter, I give them Lou's information. I do this because I know there is not a more dedicated, caring, or professional criminal defense attorney than Lou Shapiro. He has earned and deserves all of his accolades and is the only resource I need when it comes to criminal law cases."

Lisa Sherman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lou truly is a one-of-a-kind. If I need a referral, two seconds after I email him, I not only will I get a response, but he connects me with truly fantastic attorneys. Last week, I needed to consult Lou on one of my employment matters that has a criminal component. He immediately called me back and stepped me through an extremely complex situation. If you are even considering hiring a criminal attorney for any reason, look no further. Lou works tirelessly for his clients, and because of his experience and relationships, I have watched him get fantastic results for his clients. Most of all, he is humble, compassionate and so giving of himself. What more could you ask for in an attorney?"

Steven Chung

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lou is an excellent criminal defense attorney and a wonderful person."

Eliza Ghanooni

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lou Shapiro is the best criminal defense attorney out there. Not only does he fight tooth and nail for his clients, but he thinks outside the box and is able to get results that other attorneys only dream of. He is know in the legal community as a miracle worker and he is very well respected by judges and prosecutors. If you are in trouble with the law, the first phone call you should make is to Lou Shapiro."

Omid Khalifeh

Criminal defense lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Friend

"I’ve had the privilege of knowing Lou Shapiro for some time and can attest that his reputation is well deserved. Lou is an advocate in the purist sense. While providing a voice to his clients in their most difficult times, he gives his colleagues something to aspire to. A true lawyers lawyer."