Walter Davis Shaw III

Walter Davis Shaw III

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 6 years

Child abuse Lawyer at Ontario, CA
Practice Areas: Child Abuse, Immigration, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

337 N. Vineyard Ave, Suite 315, Ontario, CA

About Walter

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Abuse 25%

Successfully defended 100+ parents and relatives against Child Protective Services (CPS), whom has been accused of child abuse and/or Child neglect. Also, helped parents reunify with their children.

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

Successfully litigated and defended 100+ clients in the following but not limited to: Reckless Driving, Vandalism, Hit and Run, Speed Contest, Animal Cruelty, Drunk in Public, Battery, theft, drug possession, and many more.

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

Successfully litigated and defended 100+ clients in DUI cases with alcohol, drugs and both.

25%
Immigration 25%

Successfully helped 50+ clients get their Visas approved, Green Cards (Legal Permanent Residence) approved and Naturalization approved with USCIS.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 6 years

State: California

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Shaw 3 Law Firm

337 N. Vineyard Ave, Suite 315, Ontario, CA, 91764

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Walter Davis Shaw III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jim | May 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI last year

Got a DUI last year and I'll be honest, I made a bad decision that night. I wasn't going to fight the charge, I just figured I'd take whatever came. My coworker convinced me to at least talk to someone before pleading guilty. Glad I did. Walter Shaw at Shaw 3 Law Firm actually looked at everything ca...refully, the stop, the breathalyzer procedure, how the whole thing was handled. He found some issues with how the stop was conducted and used that to negotiate a much better outcome than what I was expecting. I kept my license, avoided jail time, and was able to keep my job. What I appreciated most was that Walter never made me feel like a terrible person. He treated me like someone who made a mistake and needed help, not a criminal. The whole process took a few months and Walter kept me updated throughout. If you're sitting there thinking you have no options, you might be surprised. Worth the call.

Posted by John | April 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family

Grateful for Walter Shaw’s Support

I never thought I'd need a lawyer until CPS showed up at my door. My neighbor called them over something completely misunderstood, and suddenly I had investigators asking questions about my parenting. I was terrified. A friend referred me to Shaw 3 Law Firm, and honestly it changed everything. From t...he first phone call, Walter Shaw actually listened to me without making me feel judged. He explained the whole CPS process step by step, which helped me stop panicking and start thinking clearly. Every time I had a question, Walter gave me a real answer, not some vague legal talk. After a few months, my case was closed with no findings against me. I got to keep my family together, which is all that mattered. If you're going through something similar and don't know where to turn, Walter Shaw and his firm are the people you want in your corner. Genuinely grateful.

Posted by Linda Marie | April 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Attorney Helped Me Bring My Kids Home

I never imagined I would one day have to prove to a court that I was a good parent. When someone made a child abuse allegation against me, CPS removed my children from our home the very same day. No warning, no real explanation, just gone. I was completely broken. The accusation was false but that di...dn't seem to matter in those early stages. The system moved fast and I felt like I had no voice at all. I found this firm and from the very first phone call I felt like someone actually listened to me. The attorney took every detail seriously, reviewed everything the agency had filed, and identified major inconsistencies in how the investigation was handled. They pushed back hard at every hearing, presented evidence that directly contradicted the allegations, and made sure the court saw the full picture of who I am and how I care for my children. After several months of fighting, the abuse allegation was fully dismissed. My children came back home and our family started healing. The road was painful but having the right attorney made all the difference between losing my kids and bringing them home. I will always be thankful.

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2026

California Super Lawyers -Rising Stars -Family Law (CPS Defense), SuperLawyers

2025

Lawyers of Distinction 2025, Lawyers of Distinction

2025

Top 40 Under 40 National Trial Lawyers Criminal Defense Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers

2025

Top 100 National Black Lawyers -Criminal Defense, National Black Lawyers

2024

Lawyers of Distinction 2024, Lawyers of Distinction

2024

Top 40 Under 40 National Trial Lawyers Criminal Defense Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers

2024

Top 100 National Black Lawyers -Criminal Defense, National Black Lawyers

2022

Lawyers of Distinction 2022, Lawyers of Distinction

Associations

2025 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2025 - Present

National Association of Counsel for Children

Member

2024 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

Education

N/A

Univ of North Dakota SOL

Law Degree (JD)

Publications

Languages

English

Indonesian

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