Leonard H. Shapiro

Leonard H. Shapiro is a Maryland criminal defense lawyer who handles criminal defense, serious traffic defense, and DUI/DWI matters. He has decades of experience in criminal law and brings insight from both prosecution and defense work. His practice helps clients facing charges, license concerns, court hearings, and serious traffic allegations. He works to protect rights, review evidence, and guide clients through Maryland criminal procedures with practical legal judgment.

Shapiro earned his B.A. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He earned his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law, graduating cum laude. He is admitted in Maryland and the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. His education and admissions support a criminal defense practice involving courtroom advocacy, legal analysis, motion work, trial preparation, and client counseling in difficult criminal and traffic cases.

Shapiro began his legal career as a law clerk with the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office. He later served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Baltimore County for ten years. He has also lectured on District Court criminal practice, DWI defense, and cross-examination. His background helps him understand how prosecutors evaluate cases, prepare witnesses, and present evidence in court, which supports strong defense planning for clients.

Leonard H. Shapiro helps people by defending them when criminal accusations or serious traffic charges threaten their record, license, employment, and future. He has co-authored materials on defending DWI cases and has earned recognition from Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Baltimore Magazine, and Martindale-Hubbell. His bar leadership and professional service reflect a career focused on criminal defense, ethical practice, and careful advocacy for clients in Maryland.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Offices of Leonard H. Shapiro
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, Baltimore County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
• Trustee, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Licensed State

• Maryland

Education

• University of Baltimore
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Maryland
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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