Strategic, Passionate, Fearless
Louis Shapiro, a prominent state and federal criminal defense attorney based in Century City, represents clients facing a wide range of criminal charges, from DUI, domestic violence, and drug offenses to complex white-collar crimes, including wire fraud and money laundering.
2026
Certified Specialist, Criminal Law
Attorney at Law
Louis J. Shapiro is a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney with more than 20 years of experience representing people facing serious criminal allegations in state and federal courts. A Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California and a former Los Angeles County Deputy Public Defender, he is known for his strategic approach, meticulous preparation, and commitment to protecting his clients’ rights.
His practice covers white-collar and financial crimes, federal offenses, violent crimes, domestic violence, DUI, and professional misconduct allegations, at every stage from prefiling investigations to jury trials and appeals. From his office in Century City, he represents professionals, business owners, and individuals whose careers and reputations are at stake.
Recent result · Acquittal
Jury acquits MacArthur Park physician assistant in elder abuse retrial
A Los Angeles County jury acquitted the founder of the Samaritana Clinic, ending an eight-year prosecution.
News & Events
Shapiro lends his legal expertise on a variety of television programs as a Legal Analyst and Commentator. He is frequently sought by print, broadcast and Internet media to discuss the latest issues and trends pertaining to criminal acts. He is a regular legal expert on Access Hollywood, NBC News, Entertainment Tonight, Sky News, and The Today Show. He is frequently quoted in articles published by The Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, MSN.com, E! Entertainment, Forbes, Yahoo! News, the Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Daily News, and the Boston Herald.
Play video: Criminal Defense Attorney Lou Shapiro on Access Hollywood discussing Tiger Wood's DUI