Howard Shapiro - Plano, TX
Attorney at The Shapiro Law Firm
Family Law Lawyers in Plano, TX
701 East 15th Street Suite 204 Plano, TX 75074
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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53
Years
Experience
Plano Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 07/23/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Adoption
- Child Support
- Custody & Visitation
- DUI/DWI
- Divorce
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Wills
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
Howard Shapiro has been serving the North Dallas and Collin County area for more than 40 years now. He received his undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Texas and later earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law. Specializing in Criminal Defense and Family Law. Mr. Shapiro previously served as a municipal judge and an assistant District Attorney in Collin County. He went into private practice, founding Shapiro Law Associates in 1973. Throughout the years, Howard Shapiro has tried thousands of cases by jury and before the court, many of which were high-profile, and he has developed an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of law that only comes from seasoned professionals. He is recognized as an expert in his field, and his opinion is often sought by both the media and his contemporaries. In the spring of 2003, Howard welcomed his son Todd as a partner and the Firm changed names to The Shapiro Law Firm. Howard has been married to former State Senator Florence Shapiro for nearly 50 years. Together they have three children, two of whom are attorneys and one who works with children in social work at a prominent hospital in Dallas.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Distinguished Peer Review Rated for High Professional Achievement, Martindale-Hubbell, 2026
- Named "Best Lawyer of the Year - Criminal Defense" by D. Magazine, 2003
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2003 - 2005, 2014 - 2018
- "Reader" Choice Award - Family Law Attorney
Other Sources of Feedback About Howard Shapiro
Included on the 2018 Texas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2017 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2005 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2004 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2003 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Southern Methodist University School of Law,
Dallas,
Texas, 1973
J.D.
Major: Criminal Defense
Major: Family Law
Non Legal Education
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University of Texas,
Austin,
Texas, 1970
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Major: Accounting
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1973
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1981
Other Affiliations
- Dallas Home for Jewish Aged (Board of Directors)
- Anti-Defamation League Southwest Region (Vice Chairman)
- Dallas Memorial Center for Holocaust Studies (Past Member, Board of Directors)
- United Way (Past Member, Board of Directors)
- Plano Independent School District (Past President, Board of Trustees)
- Plano Bar Association (Past President)
- Collin County Bar Association (Past President)
- Plano Rotary Club (Past President)
- Plano Chamber of Commerce (Past Member, Board of Directors)
- Practical Parent Education (Past Member, Board of Directors)
- Plano Sports Authority (Past Member, Board of Directors)
- The University of Texas at Austin Men's Athletic Council (Past Board Member)
- Collin County Bar Association (Member)
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Howard Shapiro
Highlights
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Contact
701 East 15th Street
Suite 204
Plano, TX 75074
Phone Number: 972-833-8196
Fax Number: 972-423-0077
Email: Send a message
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