Daniel Robert Shapiro

Daniel Robert Shapiro

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy ... +3 more

About Daniel

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

Area of interest: DUI defense Area of interest: Resisting arrest or interfering with a police officer where the charges are a cover-up for police misconduct Area of interest: Wrongful arrests

34 years

35%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 20%

Consumer

34 years

20%
Personal Injury 20%

Area of interest: low impact collisions with soft tissue injuries as well as other vehicle-related injuries. Area of interest: work-related injuries

34 years

20%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 15%

Personal reorganizations Home protection

34 years

15%
Civil Rights 5%

Police misconduct

32 years

5%
Gun Law 5%

personal gun issues

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

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Daniel Robert Shapiro's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brian Nadeau | January 30, 2011

I won my criminal defense case with Daniel Robert Shapiro

Dan Shapiro saved my life. If it weren't for Dan Shapiro I could be in a world of hurt right now. Although I was factually innocent, serious charges had been brought against me by someone seeking to use the legal system to retaliate. And even though I did not commit the crime that I was accused of..., my defense wasn't perfect. Certain factors gave the appearence that the crime could have possibly happened. Enough so, that the District Attorney's Office was pursuing a conviction. The Police officer who arrested me had decided that I was guilty or deserved punishment even though I was innocent and and made the scenario worse by lying in his police report to make me look worse. I was truly crushed as a human being, my family and loved ones were as well, very distraught over the entire event. My life had never been worse than it was at this point. All of this is over now thanks to Dan. The case has been completely dismissed. The difference between Dan and other lawyers from what I can tell is this. 1) Dan really cares about his clients. Dan really cares about other people and genuinely wants to help. When Dan decides that he will accept you as a client, he does everything he can to ensure the best result he can get for your case. 2) Dan gets to the root of the Law, stripping away the confusions and complexities which other lawyers bog themselves down in. 3) Dan has a good attitude, is intelligent and is very professional. Judges, Prosecuting Attorney's and Jury's cant help but to like Dan and give credence to what he has to say in the Courtroom. Which might make a difference in how they view your case. To summarize; If you want a Lawyer who will really care about your case and do everything he can within the Law to get you the best outcome possible, Dan is the man.

Posted by Jacki | January 26, 2011

Review For Dan Shapiro

Dan has been there for my husband and I when he was very needed. He is tenacious and will not give up on a case that still has any amount of breath in it. I have worked with other attorneys in the past and I have found Dan to be the best!

Posted by David | January 26, 2011

Excellent Attorney

Mr. Shapiro has represented me in a variet of legal matters. His attention to the smallest of details and his plain talk made me extremely comfortable. Just knowing he would handle everything in a timely and forth-right manner made it easy to sleep at night without worry. He kept me up to date wit...hout my needing to make numerous calls to his office. I have and will continue to use Mr. Shapiro whenever I need an attorney.

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Daniel Robert Shapiro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Daniel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Mark Rosenfeld

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Shapiro is a hard hitting, dedicated and relentless advocate in the pursuit of justice. He treats every client with respect and will not stop until he gets the very best possible result for his client. If you have a legal problem in Riverside call Attorney Shapiro."

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James Dicks

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.This lawyer has an expertise in DUI defense. By attending DUI seminars throughout the year to keep up on the latest in the law, field sobriety testing, blood testing, and breath testing, this attorney is an asset to the clients. This lawyer is a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jon Pettis

Unknown lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chad Maddox

Civil rights lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Shapiro has many years of experience aggressively defending the accused, and helping enforce their civil rights. He is well respected and effective."

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Thomas Wallin

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Shapiro is a good criminal defense attorney working in the Inland Empire area. He knows the courts and has a good working relationship with the District Attorneys, judges and clerks out of the courts."

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Christopher Sohovich

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Dan is an excellent DUI attorney. He is a member of the California DUI Lawyers and is a fantastic advocate for his clients."

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Robin Wright

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Marshall Pearlman

Personal injury lawyer

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Manuel Barba

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Mary Prevost

Criminal defense lawyer

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Chad Maddox

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michael Fremont

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Christopher Sohovich

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Brady

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Christopher Oliver

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

1990

Dean's Honor Roll, Western State University, College of Law

1989

American Jurisprudence Award for Highest Class Grade, Western State University, College of Law

1988

Full Scholarship, Western State University, College of Law

1986

Earle C. Anthony Dissertation Fellowship, University of California, Irvine

1985

Robert Ernst Prize Excellence in Research, University of California, Irvine

1977

Dean's Honor List, Saddleback College

1977

Scholarship in Real Estate at Saddleback College, Saddleback Valley Board of Realtors

1972

Dean's Honor List, University of California, Irvine

1972

President's Undergraduate Research Fellowship, University of California, Irvine

1967

Faculty Book Prize Highest GPA in class, Midland School

1967

Rensselaer Medal: Math & Science, Midland School

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Lawyer, Law Office of Daniel R. Shapiro

Associations

2010 - 2024

Riverside County Bar Association

2006 - 2009

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

2004 - 2025

California DUI Lawyers Association

regular member

2004 - 2005

Los Angeles County Bar Association

2002 - 2006

American Trial Lawyers Association

1992 - 1999

Police Watch of Los Angeles

1991 - 1994

Orange County Bar Association

1991 - 2005

Consumer Attorneys of California

1991 - 1998

California Employment Lawyers Association

Education

1990

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of California - Irvine

Advanced to Candidacy for PhD

1977

University of California - Irvine

MA - Masters

1975

University of California - Irvine

MS - Masters

1973

Univ of California Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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