Not Guilty Verdicts At Jury Trial
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. His firm has recently been recognized as one of the nation’s fastest growing law firms in the United States by LawFirm500, was a 2022 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics Winner and was recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as the 17th Fastest Growing Private Company in San Diego from 2019-2021. Personally, David was a 2022 SD500 Winner as One of San Diego’s 500 Most Influential People per the San Diego Business Journal.
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.
Here are a few of David’s recent case results.
Not Guilty Verdicts At Jury Trial
Hung Jury / Mistrial, then resolved for probation & no jail time
Mental Health Diversion Motion Granted – Case Dismissed in its Entirety
Dismissed at PC995 Motion Hearing
Probation, No Jail, No PC290 Reg.
Probation, No PC290 Reg.
Not Guilty After Jury Trial
Case Dismissed on Day of Jury Trial
Probation & No Jail Time
All Evidence Excluded After Motion to Suppress Evidence Granted
Case Dismissed
Strikes Stricken, Probation with House Arrest
Strike Stricken & Probation Granted
Probation & Residential Treatment
Misdemeanor “Wet Reckless”
Not Guilty After Jury Trial
Charges Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Probation and No Additional Jail
Probation and No Additional Jail
Probation After Court Struck Prior Strike
Not Guilty Verdicts after Jury Trial
Dismissed
Awards & Honors
Torch Awards for Ethics Winner
2022
Fastest Growing Law Firms in the US
2018 – 2023
Rising Star - 2015 – 2021
SuperLawyer - 2023 – 2024
AV PreEminent Rating
2019 – Current
Fast 46 Finalist recognizing the fastest growing businesses in the world owned by University at Buffalo alumni (#22 in 2021; #23 in 2022; #20 in 2023; #38 in 2024)
2021 – 2024
Leaders in Law Finalist
2019 – 2023
Best of the Bar
2014, 2016, 2017
SD 500 - One of San Diego’s Most Influential People
2022
3 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in SD
2017 – Current
SD’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
2022 – #17
2023 – #36