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 motivates him each and every day to provide the best representation possible to any and all who entrust his Firm to handle their criminal defense matter in their time of need. Practicing exclusively criminal defense in San Diego since 2007, David has built one of San Diego’s most respected criminal defense firms since opening its doors in 2010, having been recognized as a 2022 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics Winner. Personally, David has been selected by the San Diego Business Journal to the prestigious SD500 list as One of San Diego’s 500 Most Influential People (in 2025, 2024 and 2022), is an 11-time SuperLawyer since 2015, and has obtained and maintained a Pre-Eminent rating by Martindale Hubbell (the highest possible peer review rating in both legal ability and ethical standards) since 2019. Revered in both New York (where he grew up) and New Orleans (where he lived from 2003-2006), David moved to San Diego in 2006. He is a self-described “pillar of the community” and is a proud criminal defense attorney, father, and husband. David P. Shapiro has obtained not guilty verdicts at jury trial in every courthouse in San Diego County. Hung Jury / Mistrial, then resolved for probation & no jail time