Atty. Samuel S. Shapiro
Samuel S. Shapiro is a dedicated criminal defense attorney with over four decades of experience.
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Samuel S. Shapiro is a Member based in Bloomington, Indiana, practicing at Samuel S. Shapiro. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, dv defense, and expungement. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1979). Educated at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Indiana University (B.A. Political, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Bloomington, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Samuel S. Shapiro is a dedicated criminal defense attorney with over four decades of experience
- Born in Danville, Illinois, he earned his B.A. from Indiana University in 1976 and his J.D. in 1979
- Sam began his legal career as an Assistant Prosecutor in Morgan County, Indiana, in 1978, gaining valuable insight into the prosecution's strategies, which he now leverages to build strong defenses for his clients
- Sam has been recognized as an Indiana Super Lawyer annually since 2007 and holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating for legal ability and ethics
- He is an active member of the National College for DUI Defense and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Sam has made significant contributions to Indiana law through appellate work and oral arguments before the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana Supreme Court
- In addition to his legal practice, Sam has served as Secretary of the Monroe County Bar Association and as a board member of the Monroe County Youth Shelter
- He frequently presents on topics such as jury selection, trial strategy, and DUI defense at legal seminars
- Sam exclusively handles criminal defense, offering clients trusted counsel and strategic advocacy
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Why local counsel matters in Indiana
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bloomington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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