Atty. Matthew William Shapiro

Atty. Matthew William Shapiro

Matthew William Shapiro is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, corporate & incorporation, licensing and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a degree from Univ of San Diego SOL, San Diego, CA, and has been licensed for 13 years.

San Diego San Diego 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew William Shapiro at a glance

Matthew William Shapiro is a formation, criminal defense, business, and ip attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in California (2013). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (JD, 2013) and Univ of San Diego SOL, San Diego, CA Penn State Univ, University Park, PA (—). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew William Shapiro is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, corporate & incorporation, licensing and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a degree from Univ of San Diego SOL, San Diego, CA, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Matthew practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew William Shapiro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew William Shapiro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 San Diego 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew William Shapiro

Where is Matthew William Shapiro's law office located?
Matthew William Shapiro's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew William Shapiro handle?
Matthew William Shapiro focuses on formation, criminal defense, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew William Shapiro practiced law?
Matthew William Shapiro has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Matthew William Shapiro go to law school?
Matthew William Shapiro earned their education at (JD, 2013); (—).
How can I contact Matthew William Shapiro for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of San Diego School of Law
- 2013
Univ of San Diego SOL, San Diego, CA Penn State Univ, University Park, PA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2013

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