Atty. Gerald Shapiro
Gerald Shapiro is a lawyer practicing immigration, criminal defense. Gerald has been licensed for 29 years.
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Gerald Shapiro is a criminal defense and immigration attorney based in Encino, California. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in California (1997). Educated at Southwestern Law School Juris Doctorate (—). Serands clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gerald Shapiro is a lawyer practicing immigration, criminal defense
- Gerald has been licensed for 29 years
- Gerald practices in Encino, CA
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Encino are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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