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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

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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

136 Client Reviews

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Posted by Edgar | March 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Best Immigration Lawyer in California

Jerry Shapiro is an honest and ethical lawyer and I am privileged and grateful to have had him diligently represent me in my removal proceedings case. Jerry became my immigration lawyer in 2014. I immigrated from El Salvador in 2000 and because my criminal record, I required his services when I was f...acing deportation after a dui and a hit and run. My case spanned 8 years, the process was tough, I’m sure anyone could imagine, and he never one time left me hanging. I originally filed for a green card through my wife but when my marriage didn’t work out, Jerry was able to facilitate my eligibility through Nacara. His fees are extremely fair and I would have paid even more for his services, diligence, ethics, and perseverance with the whole process and my many court hearings. Now that my case is closed and I am officially a green card holder, myself and my family are eternally grateful to Jerry Shapiro. This is the type of lawyer you want representing you. My aunt has even began working with him to resolve her legal status. I highly recommend Jerry Shapiro as your immigration lawyer, it will change your life.

Posted by Mayra Gutierrez | May 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney

"Excellent Results "

My husband recently received his residency. Very pleased with Mr.Shapiro services he explained very thirly the full immigration process and Criminal as well. It's truly great to have had him take care of both cases for my husband. He keeped us informed at all times and, throught our journey very re...sponsive to any questions or douts we had. We can never thank you so much for the profeccional and personal care you have shown us over these years. We could have never done this with out you by our side. We would highly recommend Mr. Shapiro he was very professional and highly competent.

Posted by Verenice | May 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Great lawyer

After years, my mom decided to begin the process to obtain her green card. Upon consulting with Jerry Shapiro, he informed us of everything we would need to bring to continue with the process and assured us he could handle our case. My mom really liked how he layed out the information for us and we d...ecided to continue with my mom's adjustment of status case. It was a smooth and stress-free process. My mom was able to obtain her green card in 3 months! He handled all the paperwork and accompanied us to the interview. Anytime we had a question or any concern, Jerry would always reply. He is very professional and highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney

The Best immigration lawyer i dealt with.

Let me share my story on how Atty. Jerry Shapiro handled my case. I hired him to handle my immigration filing/adjustment of status on December 12 2021. He immediately prepared the paperwork and told me to have my medical exam and give him the result ASAP which i complied. On December 21, 2021, he mai...led the paperworks to the USCIS and was received on the 24th. On February 7, 2022 i received my biometric appointment and my work authorization card came the following week. Then my SSN card and the appointment letter of our interview came after couple of days. Our interview was March 15, 2022. Atty. Jerry came with us on our interview and it went smooth. He helped us a lot with this process. First it was so fast that it only took us more than 11 weeks from filling up to our interview. I’m more than delighted with his service and how he handled everything. I highly recommend him for any immigration issues that you may have. This lawyer knows his thing.

Posted by Isolene | June 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Legal paper

I was looking for a lawyer to do my paperwork my friend recommend me to jerry Shapiro. I called him and we set up an appointment date. He told me everything that I need to bring to apply for what I needed so I did. He was a very nice and helpful person he did all my paper works and everything went ...through very smoothly with no problem. Every time I call him or text him to asked him a question he was always able to answer my question at all time. In a couple of months everything came through for me and I had no difficulty no problem. I am very happy and please with his job and I would recommend him to anyone he is a very good lawyer.

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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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