Seth Shapiro
DEFENDERS of Your Rights. Your Life. Your Future.
Seth Shapiro
Partner, Trial Attorney
Seth Shapiro is a partner of Morris Law Firm, P.A. Mr. Shapiro represents clients throughout the Tampa Bay area who have felony or misdemeanor criminal offenses. Mr. Shapiro concentrates part of his practice on Domestic Violence cases, Drug Possession cases, and Theft crimes. Mr. Shapiro also handles sealing and expungement of criminal cases and traffic offenses for clients in the Tampa Bay area.
Mr. Shapiro also focuses a portion of his practice on white collar cases. Mr. Shapiro’s combination of a solid legal foundation with extensive business experience allows him to address complex white collar criminal cases. Mr. Shapiro understands the intricacies of small business and corporate finance and operations that enables him to negotiate the best possible results for clients facing white collar criminal charges.
Mr. Shapiro believes that a combination of understanding the details of the case and the client along with an academic application of the law produces the best possible results.
A Strong Legal Education that Benefits Clients
Mr. Shapiro attended Stetson University College of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate (JD) and graduated Cum Laude, ranking in the top 10 percent of his class. Mr. Shapiro was awarded an academic scholarship while attending Stetson Law, and was also selected to the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society.
Stetson University College of Law is ranked No. 1 for trial advocacy and No. 2 for legal writing by U.S. News & World Report in 2015 and has provided Mr. Shapiro his outstanding legal foundation.
Mr. Shapiro also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from University of South Florida where he graduated in the Phi Kappa Phi National Academic Honor Society that recognizes graduate students in the top 10 percent of the class. Mr. Shapiro’s MBA degree in addition to his JD degree enables him to understand the complexities of business, corporate procedure and finance that allows him to provide outstanding representation for those clients accused of white collar crimes.
our Awards
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Avvo Clients' Choice 2021 - Seth -
Avvo Clients' Choice 2022
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Avvo Client's Choice 2020 - Seth Shapiro
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Avvo Client's Choice 2019 - Seth Shapiro
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Avvo Client's Choice 2018 - Seth Shapiro
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Avvo Client's Choice 2017 - Seth Shapiro
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Avvo Client's Choice 2016 - Criminal Defense
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Avvo Clients' Choice 2015 - Criminal Defense
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
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St. Petersburg Bar AssociationMember
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DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
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Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
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National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
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Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
EDUCATION
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Stetson University College of LawJ.D. Cum Laude
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University of South Florida College of BusinessMBA - Master of Business
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Stetson UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts
BAR LICENSES
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Florida BarMember in Good Standing
FEDERAL COURT ADMISSIONS
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U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida
Client Testimonials
Hear From Real People We've Helped
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"Look no further than Morris Law"Seth Shapiro is the most professional, courteous, caring attorneys I’ve dealt with in all of my 70 years. He did a fabulous job representing me defending me and getting charges dropped. I couldn’t have dreamed of better counsel.- Stephen on AVVO
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"100% satisfied with Morris Law Group."100% satisfied with Morris law group. Melinda was able to resolve my legal issues with no additional expenses other than my original retainer. I highly recommend this firm for professional and competent representation.- Peter R. on Yelp
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"Best legal representation"If you want the best legal representation, look no further than Morris law firm. Melinda reassured me from the very first time we spoke over the phone. She is very professional and keeps you updated on the progress of your case. I really liked that I didn’t have to reach out to her Everything was smooth, straightforward and she put my mind at ease. You’ll be in good hands with her. Thank you Melinda- Hassan on Google
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"Thanks to The Morris Law Firm"Mr.Shapiro helped my case by looking at the police body cam diligently which supported my testimony . He presented evidence to the prosecutor .I hired Seth Shapiro to defend me after a domestic battery charge in which I was wrongfully accused and arrested. My case was dismissed thankfully. .Couldn't have asked for a better outcome. This was an extreme difficult time for me. Seth Shapiro was knowledgeable and compassionate in my case. He followed up with my concerns. I would highly recommend this firm.- Melody Z.
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"Goes above and beyond"Melinda has represented me on numerous cases and the outcome has always been great. Melinda goes above and beyond to defend your rights and get you the best possible outcome. I highly recommend hiring her.- Shasta on Google
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"They closed my case in a very short terms, for what I'm very grateful."Morris Law Firm is a very professional and responsive. They closed my case in a very short terms, for what I'm very grateful. Strongly recommend them especially Seth Shapiro. He decreased my case from felony to misdemeanor in short terms and during 6 months my case was totally closed.- Elina P. on Google