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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 Sherry | April 25, 2012 | Immigration

My family and i highly recomend Mr Shapiro .

Mr Shapiro is representing my son in his emigration case , He is very knowledgeable , trustworthy , caring .and well known emigration attorney in US . We appropriate the great job he has done for our son .

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2011 | Immigration

Immigration Case

Jerry has been a great lawyer; our case was very complicated involved deportation to Armenia. We consulted with Mr. Shapiro he reviewed the case very carefully and said we have a great shot @ winning this case. He is wonderful person to work and would reply immediately to messages anytime of the day.... It was hard fought battle but in the end he won the case for us. He made numerous visits and prepped everyone in the case to answer all questions. Our family had a piece of mind with this case and felt confident that in the end the verdict would be in our favor. I hope we never have to go through this again in the future, but if we did Mr. Shapiro is who we would turn to. It's almost like talking to a friend when you speak to Mr. Shapiro. We thank Mr. Shapiro again for his services.

Posted by Dr Nimier | March 18, 2011 | Immigration

Gerald Shapiro delivered in both cases he represented my sons .Meticulous in his preperations with great attention to details.

Both my sons had their Green Cards withdrawn on re-entering the USA. Gerald Shapiro prepared their cases with great detail and had his arguments supported by detailed documentary evidence . After a number of hearings with the Immigration authorities , both of my sons had their Permenant Residence sta...tus re-instated.

Posted by Ben | March 06, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Perfect Lawyer

Mr. Shapiro is an example of caring Lawyer. I had another lawyer for over 8 years, and this lawyer wouldn't help at all even with paying him money. But Mr. Shapiro took care of my case and in 7 Months my case was done and closed.

Posted by Elizabeth N Ramos | February 15, 2011

immigration status

he help me a lot. why i need something 2 know he explean 2 well 2 make sure i understand well.

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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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