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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%

Fees and Rates

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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

135 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2015 | Immigration

The Lawer that people like me can rely on

Mr jerry Shapiro has been our family Lawer since late 90s my parents Reffered people and he tells you exactly what's Finns happen and the rate which God is my witness has the best rate and he gives you his word as the results he has done immigration and defense for me and I relayed to him that I am v...ery great full for him in my life , highly recommended .

Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2015 | Immigration

Knowledgeable and Trustworthy

We've been to 4 other attorneys before we came to see Atty Jerry. I wanted to make sure that I will be getting the best service possible. From the moment we stepped into his office and had the consultation, we knew right on that we have found the right person to handle my father's case. His actio...n plan is by far the most direct, simple and most beneficial to us. We had no second thoughts and we entrusted him the case that day. The case wasn't easy and the documents we have are complicated. We got a denial letter from USCIS for my father's I-130 application and we only had 5 days left to submit an appeal for the denial. In addition, the denial letter also mentioned the possible deportation of my mother to the Philippines if we failed to prove her status in the US. He worked over the weekend to draft the brief and submitted it right on time. He never promised us that it will be approved but he assured us that he will do his best. He is always available to answer all our questions in a timely manner. Also he is clear and he knows the system very well. In just about a month, I got a call from him letting me know that the case has been approved. It was sooner than what we expected but we were very thankful nonetheless. It was like a breathe of fresh air. We are grateful and fully satisfied with the service we got. We wouldn't have any second thoughts of having Atty Jerry handle any case if we will ever need it in the future.

Posted by Vardui | May 05, 2015 | Immigration

The honest and smart lawyer I have ever met!

I came to United States from Russia and I am a practicing Physician in this country. As I was an Armenian and a citizen of Russia, I had different and difficult immigration obstacles to overcome. Mr. Shapiro helped me with them. Now, I am a citizen of United States because of Mr. Shapiro's in...credible and magic work! Not only he is smart and can find a way of resolution for a very hard and unusual issues, he is also a very honest attorney. He will never charge you more if he doesn't have to. I have never met a such an honest lawyer like Mr Shapiro. I strongly recommend everyone to Mr. Shapiro.

Posted by Abdol | June 05, 2014 | Immigration

Immigration laws

Lawyer Shapiro, provides prompt and reliable legal advice and counsel. He works effectively and skillfully. He is effective in the courtroom and articulate in explaining the law. My case was of a family migration from Iran for my sister and her kids. Mr. Shapiro strongly believed that we must do ever...ything in our power to keep families together, and to use common sense in our immigration laws. Children deserve better than to lose a parent because of an inflexible law. He successfully argued that they did not voluntary abandoned their lawful permanent resident status and therefore they should be admissible to USA as a lawful permanent resident. We appreciate Mr. Shapiro’s legal expertise and are very thankful of him.

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2014 | Asylum

Asylum court

Recently Mr Jerry was my layer to present my case in Asylum court, his very responsive to my questions and all legal advises, his very honest and easy to communicate with, I am recommending him to my friends.

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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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