David P. Shapiro

Arrested for a crime he, admittedly, did commit in 2004, David experienced firsthand the same fear, uncertainty, and concern for his future and freedom so many of his clients undergo when arrested or under investigation for allegedly committing a crime.  That experience motivated David to dedicate his career to helping good people regain control of their future when charged with a crime. 

In addition to its accolades and accomplishments for his clients inside the courtroom (see www.davidpshapirolaw.com/results/)  David's greatest joy is the work he does for our community, via fundraisers, donations of money and time, and simply helping out wherever and whenever there is a need. David's firm has historically been connected with such great organizations such as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Second Chance, the Andre Reed Foundation, Genesis Recovery, Understand the Grind Foundation, Paving Great Futures, Walk with Me Impact, Young Men's Leadership Conference, and San Diego’s Friendship Soccer League.  

Practicing exclusively criminal defense in San Diego since 2007, David has built one of San Diego's largest and most respected criminal defense firms since opening its doors in 2010.  Some of his best accolades include:

• 2022 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics Winner
• 2022 SD500 (San Diego Business Journal) as One of San Diego's Most Influential People 
• LOODPS being recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in San Diego (2019-2021: # 17; 2020-2022: #36) 
• LOODPS being recognized as one of the nation's fastest growing (as recognized by Law Firm 500 from 2018-2023) law firms. 
• San Diego's Next Top Business Leaders under 40 (2018) 
• San Diego's Top 40 Under 40 Business Leaders by San Diego Metro Magazine (2018)
• Leaders in Law Finalist by the San Diego Business Journal (2019-2023)  
• SuperLawyer (Rising Star from 2015-2021) (SuperLawyer: 2023-2024); 
• UB Fast 46 Finalist (2021-2023) recognizing the fastest growing businesses owned by University at Buffalo alumni (#22, #23, & #20) 
• 3 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Diego per Three Best Rated (2017-present)
• Martindale Hubbell AV-Preeminent rating (2019-present)

*You can see more of David's professional accolades, by visiting www.davidpshapirolaw.com/attorney-profile/

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.