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Gerald Shapiro

also known as Jerry Shapiro

4.9
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 28 years

Immigration Lawyer at Encino, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

16133 Ventura Blvd. #700, Encino, CA

About Gerald

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 85%

Deportation defense, consular visa processing, naturalization, lawful permanent residence, appeals, motions, waivers and federal court writs.

30 years

85%
Criminal Defense 15%

Post Conviction Criminal Defense

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jerry Shapiro

16133 Ventura Blvd. #700, Encino, CA, 91436-2406

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Gerald Shapiro's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

134 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nonna | December 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent

Attorney Shapiro is excellent. He is very knowledgeable and has a plan A, B and C for the if /thens. Always available, prompt and patient. He handled the citizenship process for both me and my husband. It was smooth , quick and without any issues whatsoever. Our situations we not simple and I don't ...think anyone else could have handled it this well.

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Deportation Case and Green Card

My mother had a very hard and difficult case, and I don't want to get into much detail about the case, but it was related to deportation which she was given a deportation notice in 2017. Friend recommended to contact Mr. Jerry Shapiro for consultation, after he fully understand our story, he helped u...s putted up a plan, prepared and process documentation. Jerry was extremely knowledgeable about the immigration law and was very helpful through the whole process. He was very supportive and keep telling us not to worry, and we trusted him 100%. He has been good at maintaining communication and respond quickly to any of my questions. My mother's deportation case is finally closed, and she just recently received her GREEN CARD. Although it was a long journey, but it was worth to wait, and I am so grateful that I chose to work with him because I have experienced peace throughout my process. Mr. Jerry Shapiro, we can't thank you enough.

Posted by Cristobal | June 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outstanding representation by Jerry shapiro (immigration lawyer)

I was in deportation proceedings by DHS since 1989. It wast till i was i met Jerry Shapiro. Great person he has got my confidence. He is a great lawyer i had a pc422 conviction and he managed to prove in court that it wasn’t a higher standards. Now i am a legal permanent resident. Thanks to he g...reat work. I thank mr. Jerry for putting ao much effort on to my case I definitely Recommend him ) 100% trusted and now i will hire him to start my wife’s petition from me.

Posted by Tania | February 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I am so grateful with Mr Shapiro

Thank you Mr Shapiro!!! I finally became a lawful permanent resident of the United States. When I met you during the first interview I was hopeless and ashamed because my case was not easy. I can tell now I highly recommend you for the excellent representation you provided during this process and I w...as speechless when my case was approved without an interview from USCIS.

Posted by Veronica | January 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Grateful for Mr Shapiro!

From the start, Mr Shapiro made sure everything was clear for us to understand. My husband was able to get his case approved and if we had any questions throughout the day we were able to get a response from him quickly. He is very professional and gets the job done!

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Gerald Shapiro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Cunningham

Immigration lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Schwartz

Immigration lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer...integrity, knowledge and dedication."

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Jong Lee

Immigration lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Fakhrudeen Hussain

Immigration lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I consider Jerry to be one of the very best in the field of immigration law. I have referred very difficult cases to Jerry where he has used his knowledge, skill and diligence to bring a positive outcome. The clients I have referred to Jerry have been very satisfied and have thanked me for referring them to him. I continue to consult with Jerry on difficult deportation cases and I have always received valuable guidance from him. Most of all Jerry Shapiro is very helpful and goes out of his way to make sure that clients understand the complex nature of their case and communicates with clients every step out of the way. Clients who I have referred to Jerry have always admired his quick response to their calls and emails. I highly recommend Jerry Shapiro in any immigration and or criminal matter."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1998 - 2008

Founding Partner, Law Offices of Fuire & Shapiro

1988 - 1997

Associate Director, Anti-Defamation League

Associations

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Section

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Education

1984

UCLA

Master of Arts

1981

UCLA

Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Southwestern University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

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