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.