Atty. Todd Shapiro
Assistant, Dallas County District Attorney, 2000-2003. Texas Monthly Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Plano, TX · 26+ Years Experience
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About Todd Shapiro at a Glance
Todd Shapiro is a Partner based in Plano, Texas, practicing at The Shapiro Law Firm. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and family law. Admitted to practice in Texas (2000). Educated at University of Texas at Austin School of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1997). Active member of Collin County and Dallas County Bar Associations Dallas County Defense Lawyers Association Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Plano, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Todd Shapiro
- Assistant, Dallas County District Attorney, 2000-2003
- Texas Monthly Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009
Practice Areas Explained
Todd Shapiro's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Todd Shapiro handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Plano.
Criminal Defense in Plano
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Family Law in Plano
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Plano
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Plano are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Plano Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Plano-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Plano Choose Todd Shapiro
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Todd Shapiro's practice in the field of criminal defense and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Todd Shapiro brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and family law, Todd Shapiro can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Plano
A Plano-based practice means Todd Shapiro attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Todd Shapiro Handles in Plano
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