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Formerly a deputy public defender in Los Angeles County, Shapiro’s advanced skill set is only matched by his devoted work ethic, one that places his clients in the best position where they often obtain favorable results. Considered one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles, Shapiro regularly trains new attorneys in the most effective approaches and methods to handling criminal law matters.
Shapiro is a certified criminal law specialist by the State Bar of California. He concentrates his practice on white and blue collar criminal defense. He aggressively, creatively, and successfully represents clients in a vast variety of state and federal criminal matters.
Shapiro, a dynamic state and federal criminal law attorney in Los Angeles, has represented numerous clients in cases ranging from DUI and drug offenses to robbery and check fraud. His reputation as being a strong, detail-oriented advocate and savvy legal mind is why he is viewed as a formidable opponent by many prosecutors. His office is located in Century City.
Having earned his law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Shapiro began his career with a solid academic foundation and invaluable legal experience. While in law school, he worked for the New York State Attorney General, Elliot Spitzer, and at several agencies including Legal Aid Society’s Immigration Detainee Unit. He also clerked for the federal public defenders office in Los Angeles.
Shapiro is a member of the Los Angeles County Criminal Justice Executive Committee, Board of Governors of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the Board of the California Criminal Courts Bar Association, the California DUI Lawyers Association, and the National College for DUI Defense.
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Acquired: 2006
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1875 Century Park East, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA, 90010
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Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
LOU IS AN AMAZING ATTORNEY, JUST BRILLIANT!
I originally hired a different defense attorney to handle my case, but then decided to hire Lou instead. I'm a single father and I have fully custody of my child. My life turned upside down when I was falsely accused and arrested for 3 counts of domestic violence by the mother of my child. Words c...
""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"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Lou Shapiro is an outstanding attorney! He is hard-working, smart, and creative. I strongly recommend him."
"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."
"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?"
"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."
"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."
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2013
Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California
2006 - 2010
Public Defender, Los Angeles County Office Of Public Defender
2012 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2011 - Present
Criminal Courts Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
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