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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

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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 eti | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Deportation proceedings

I came to Attorney Jerry Shapiro because I was a deportation proceedings from the United States. (I'm Israeli by Green Card) I arrived at Mr. Shapiro's office through the recommendation of a relative who is also a lawyer. From the first moment we contacted Mr. Shapiro I felt a sense of listen...ing and willingness to help with my case. I realized I was in safe hands. I realized that I had a lawyer who had knowledge and experience because he had previously managed a case like mine. I felt very comfortable and confident with Mr. Shapiro, as his patience and humble attitude were very calming to my situation. The legal fee was reasonably priced and was very affordable because there was a payment plan option. The office is located in an accessible area and has excellent customer service. My mother tongue is Hebrew, with English being my second language, Mr. Shapiro was very clear and made sure I understood the whole process and what needed to be done without needing an interpreter. During the 3.5 years of dealing with this issue, Mr. Shapiro was always quick to get back to me with any questions or concerns I had. He was very attentive and made sure I was always calm and relaxed, thus giving me a feeling of confidence that everything was going to be fine. Before every court date, we would meet at his office to insure we were prepared for what was to come. He made sure to coach me on what will take place allowing me to be able to answer any questions they would ask of me. I would like to point out that a lawyer has no magical powers and is not favored over the immigration system. Most of the work in the case depends on the seriousness and responsibility that the client has to achieve the success of the case. I warmly and lovingly recommend Mr. Jerry Shapiro to anyone experiencing an immigration problem. He worked very hard for me and I am truly grateful.

Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The absolute best of the best

I consulted with a few attorneys before I met Mr. Shapiro and I was instantly impressed with his vast knowledge of not just his practice, but the precision of his knowledge. I married my wife (from a foreign country) and we wanted to adjust her status as quickly and painlessly as possible. From our f...irst meeting, Mr. Shapiro correctly stated exactly what the process will look like and he correctly laid out every step of the way including exact dates. I cannot stress enough how relieving it is to work with an attorney who delivers his promises time after time, and truly made the whole procedure a total breeze. Further, Mr. Shapiro made himself available at all times of the day and night, giving us the peace of mind that we are always in good hands. We HIGHLY recommend Mr. Shapiro without any reservation. Thank you sir.

Posted by Yavuz | March 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outstanding Results for a Tricky Immigration Case

First of all, it was a pleasure to work with Jerry Shapiro. We decided to see Jerry based on a couple of our friends’ recommendations. From the first meeting we felt immediate confidence in him as he offered us a solution that none of the other lawyer’s we interviewed had offered us. Jerry was calm, ...practical and friendly as he walked us through our options. He gave us a logical & hopeful next step and he immediately took action, within the next day. Jerry took our very tough case very seriously. He submitted a notion to reopen our case based on an error, and took this straight to the supervisor. When we hadn’t heard back from USCIS, Jerry followed up repeatedly. He was always commutative & quick to respond, it felt very personable as we felt we could contact him at any time & hear back directly from him within hours. After relentlessly making efforts to have our case reviewed & corrected, Jerry was successfully able to get us the results we were looking for. I am happy to say that I now have my green card thanks to Jerry Shapiro. I would work with him again in a heartbeat and recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Maayan | November 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Absolutely an amazing lawyer!

Been working with Mr Shapiro since mid 2015 when my husband and I were referred to him by a different immigration lawyer (as she believed he is more qualified to handle my case -removal proceeding), and I am so happy she did! Thanks to Mr Shapiro, I am now a resident of the US! Mr. Shapiro respo...nded to the consultation inquiry immediately and I was able to meet him in his office shortly after. He was very thorough in explaining details of the process from A to Z at the consultation and we hired his services at the end of our first meeting. At all times, Mr. Shapiro gave us proper guidance about the timelines and requirements of the process, He always explains everything in detail and with patient, and never did he miss to answer a phone call or respond to an email or even a text (within minutes!!). Mr. Shapiro provided excellent advisory to help us navigate through this complex legal procedures. I can't even emphasize enough how responsive, knowledgeable and resourceful he is. I already recommended 2 of my friends to Mr Shapiro and will continue doing so to anyone who ask me if I know an amazing Immigration Lawyer. We are very, very thankful we decided to use his services. Highly recommended!

Posted by Giedrius | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney

The best professional help one could expect

Mr. Shapiro helped our family immensely. No other lawyer could even advise on how to solve my situation. So, Mr. Shapiro not only knew the solution, gave concrete time frame to achieve it, but, also, executed the plan exactly as it was promised. My best recommendations to hire him, and I've already ...been referring his services to anyone who is in need of professional legal help.

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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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