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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

135 Client Reviews

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Showing 21 - 25 of 49 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Roxana | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Lawyer

Jerry was referred to me by a family member, he assisted her with getting her green card. I was under a very complicated case with immigration. I have had several lawyers previously but none were as professional as Mr. Shapiro. He answered every single question I had and was quick to respond to my e...mails. He reviewed my case and advised me how long in can take for me to get my green card and assured me that it could be done. He gave me a time line of approximately six months to a year and now six months later I have my green card.I highly recommend Mr. Shapiro as he has an amazing work ethic.

Posted by Diana | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best lawyer

We where recommended to Gerald Shapiro by my uncle because he helped his wife to get a green card, and he told us he was a great lawyer. Before we had our consultation with him, we went to another lawyer and they where expensive and untrustworthy. I made another appointment with Shapiro and I talke...d to him about my case. Mr. Shapiro said it would not be difficult. He was pleasant and always enjoyable. I recommend him because he solved my case and everything was done within the time he said it would. If I ever had a doubt I would email him and he would immediately reply. My husband and I are really pleased and greatful for all the work. My husband and I don't speak English perfectly and Mrs. Shapiro helped us with all he can.

Posted by Haim | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The worst attorney ever

My wife and I hired Jerry to help us get her a legal status in the US. We did everything that he asked of us, He submitted the papers and she got turned down. He said he will try to find out why but he did not seem to be able to. He also consistently did not return phone calls and was no help wh...at so ever after he got paid. That was 2 years already. We went to consult 3 new attorneys who all said that he made a mistake in the paperwork and there is a law that could help my wife get pardoned and approved if he hendeled it correctly. Now we have to go to another attorney pay all over again because he let the case die. I would not recomend him to anybody because of the way we were treated.

Gerald Shapiro

Replied last May 02, 2017

I’m sorry you were not satisfied with our services. I will note that you retained us to submit an unlawful presence waiver to USCIS on behalf of your wife. USCIS alluded to other grounds of inadmissibility in denying the waiver request. We spent many months—at no additional charge—seeking information from federal agencies about the other grounds of inadmissibility. The information we received was not conclusive and I would not subject your wife to the risk of returning to her home country without knowing that she would be able to return lawfully. I want to wish you the best of luck with your new attorney.

Posted by Michael | November 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Asylum Court, Permanent Resident (Green Card). Great Lawyer!

I hired Gerald Shapiro upon recommendations to assist with my Armenian wife's cases (Asylum Court/Permanent Resident). He did not disappoint. Very thoughtful and thorough. I highly recommend him. He is easily accessible and responds rapidly by text, phone and email. Our case was very complicate...d and had been in the courts for years before we hired Mr Shapiro. He was able to successfully assist with closing the court case and helping my wife to get her Approval on her Permanent Resident Card. Was very easy to speak with and he listens very well to your needs and then puts into action a plan to solve your case and problems. My wife's green card case was in the process of being denied and Mr Shapiro helped and directed me with specific examples of how to write a hardship letter to the American Citizen spouse and 2 months later we received her green card in the mail. APPROVED! Thank you very much Mr Gerald Shapiro for a job well done and helping take away the stress of dealing with the Immigration Service.

Posted by Ken P | August 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent immigration lawyer

Jerry was referred to us by a mutual friend who had gotten their immigration legal work handled by him -- and we're glad he was. Jerry provided answers to our questions, laying out what we would need for the paperwork, immigration interview and contingencies that might come up. He was thorough, pr...ompt, knowledgeable and friendly. He even met up with us on a Sunday due to our busy schedule. I'd definitely recommend Jerry to anyone looking for assistance navigating the tricky channels of changing immigration status. Thanks Jerry!

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Mark Cunningham

Immigration lawyer | Mar 29

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"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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