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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

136 Client Reviews

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Posted by Richard A. | January 06, 2011 | Immigration

Great Experience

Jerry carried the immigration case for my wife flawlessly. He had easy to follow requests and turned around the paper work to the respective agencies immediately. He was hones with his expectations of the case and resolved the matter in a much shorter time than we expected. He was extremely access...ible during the course of the case. Jerry was referred to us by a family friend whose case had been declined by other lawyers as they did not believe it could be solved in a favorable manner. Jerry solved it and that's why we contact him to handle our case.

Posted by Raymond | November 29, 2010 | Immigration

I recommend Jerry Shapiro

I had a misdemeanor on my record, having gone to different attorneys to get my citizenship, I would sense that most of the attorneys didn’t want to get involve with my case, or they would tell me that I have a very difficult time getting my citizenship. Jerry Shapiro told me the consequences and also... encouraged me to go forward and apply and get my citizenship. He had to go back and negotiating with officers involved in my case and finally got my citizenship. He is an honest and a professional attorney, and I would recommend him to anyone with immigration problems.

Posted by MARTIN | November 23, 2010 | Immigration

GREAT, SMART AND THE ONLY LAWYER WE'D TRUST FOR IMMIGRATION

JERRY IS THE BEST. WE WOULD ONLY TRUST JERRY WITH OUR IMMIGRATION ISSUES. HE IS SMART, GETS THE JOB DONE, AND IS HONEST ABOUT WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE. HE IS EXTREMELY FAIR WITH FEES. HE IS THE ONLY IMMIGRATION LAWYER I WOULD EVER RECOMMEND TO CLIENTS OR FRIENDS. AND I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE, CAUSE I'...M A LAWYER TOO.

Posted by Diar | November 10, 2010 | Immigration

Wonderful Experience

My husband and I came to Jerry Shapiro for our immigration needs earlier this year. We went to two different lawyers prior to dealing with Mr. Shapiro, all of whom failed to successfully process our case and dragged the process along for months. Jerry Shapiro on the other-hand was a breath of fresh... air. He filed our case quickly, without any delays. We had our interview shortly after his filing our caseand he accompanied us to our interview. We couldn't have been more pleased with Mr. Shapiro. Anyone who has dealt with attorneys in the past knows that many never respond to your calls and emails, make excuses, and basically give you the run around, but Mr. Shapiro is straight forward, returns your calls/emails and gets the job done. You can trust Mr. Shaprio and we highly recommend him to anyone in need of an immigration attorney.

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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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