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Howard Shapiro 
Suite 204
701 East 15th Street
Plano, Texas 75074
 

Communication Center 
Phone: (972) 423-0033
E-mail: Email Me
Fax: (972) 423-0077
Web site: http://www.theshapirolawfirm.com


Areas of PracticeEducationHonors
Affiliations


Howard Shapiro has been serving the North Dallas and Collin County area for more than 30 years now. He received his undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Texas and later earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law. Specializing in Criminal Defense and Family Law. Mr. Shapiro previously served as a municipal judge and an assistant District Attorney in Collin County. He went into private practice, founding Shapiro Law Associates in 1973. Throughout the years, Howard Shapiro has tried thousands of cases by jury and before the court, many of which were high-profile, and he has developed an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of law that only comes from seasoned professionals. He is recognized as an expert in his field, and his opinion is often sought by both the media and his contemporaries. In the spring of 2003, Howard welcomed his son Todd as a partner and the Firm changed names to The Shapiro Law Firm. Howard has been married to State Senator Florence Shapiro for more than 30 years. Together they have three children, two of whom are attorneys and one who works with children in social work at a prominent hospital in Dallas.

Criminal Law

DUI / DWI

Drug Offenses

Sexual Offenses

Juvenile Crimes

Family Law

Divorce

Child Support

Child Custody

Personal Injury

Areas of Practice:
Criminal Law
Adoption
Child Support
Custody & Visitation
DUI/DWI
Divorce
Family Law
Landlord/Tenant
Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
Probate & Estate Administration
Traffic Violations
Wills
Litigation Percentage:
90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Texas, 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1981
Education:
Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas
J.D.


University of Texas, Austin, TX, 1970
Major:  Accounting


Honors and Awards:
Named "Best Lawyer of the Year - Criminal Defense" by D. Magazine, 2003


Named "Super Lawyer of the Year" by Texas Monthly, 2003


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Dallas Home for Jewish Aged
Board of Directors


Anti-Defamation League Southwest Region
Vice Chairman


Dallas Memorial Center for Holocaust Studies
Past Member, Board of Directors


United Way
Past Member, Board of Directors


Plano Independent School District
Past President, Board of Trustees


Plano Bar Association
Past President


Collin County Bar Association
Past President


Plano Rotary Club
Past President


Plano Chamber of Commerce
Past Member, Board of Directors


Practical Parent Education
Past Member, Board of Directors


Plano Sports Authority
Past Member, Board of Directors


The University of Texas at Austin Men's Athletic Council
Past Board Member



701 E. 15th Street - Suite 204 . Plano, TX 75074-5711 . 972.423.0033 - TEL . 972.423.0077 - FAX . Email Us