Best Lawyers logo
  • Lawyers
  • Methodology
  • NEW! Ones to Watch
  • Partnerships
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In
  • Lawyers
    • Advanced Search
    • COVID-19 Assistance
    • Featured Ones to Watch
    • Lawyer of the Year
    • Highlighted Lawyers
    • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Methodology
    • Overview
    • Ones to Watch
    • Editorial Timelines
    • Practice Areas
    • Publicizing Guidelines
    • FAQ
  • Publications
    • Family Law
    • New York Area
    • Canada
    • South Florida
    • Southern California
    • Northern California
    • Tampa
    • Midwest
  • Legal Insights
    • Featured Articles
    • In the News
    • Advisory Board
    • Meet the Board
    • Press & Events
  • About
    • Global Presence
    • Company History
    • Leadership
  • Ones to Watch
  • Partnerships
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In Log In
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In

Lawyer Profile

Image of Jason A. Shapiro

Jason A. Shapiro

Shapiro Zwanetz & Associates, P.A.
  • Recognized Since:
    2008
  • Recognized in:
    DUI / DWI Defense
  • Website:
    http://www.szafirm.com
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    (410) 884.6100
  • E-mail:
    jason@shapiroandmack.com
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Ethnicity:
    White
  • Location:
    7226 Lee Deforest Drive, Suite 207
    Columbia, MD 21046-3238
  • Facebook

Year admitted to bar: 1987

Admission to U.S. Supreme Court Bar: 2003

Law School: University of Baltimore School of Law

Degree: Juris Doctor

College: University of Baltimore School of Law

Born: August 28, 1961 Washington D.C.

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, Traffic Cases, Juvenile Law

Education: University of Maryland (B.A. 1983); University of Baltimore (J.D. 1987).

Memberships: Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association, Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office, 1988-1991; American Inns of Court 1991-2005; Howard County Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Division (Chairman) 1991-2005; Maryland State Bar Association; Maryland Trial Lawyers Association; Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association (Board of Directors; President, 2010-2011); Howard County Bar Association.

Special Agencies: Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission for Howard County (Chairman) 2007-present, (Member) 1990-1994

Publications: Monthly article on new developments in Criminal Law and Procedures for the Howard County Bar Newsletter, The Barrister (1991-2005)

Awards: Best Lawyers in America; “LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell/Lawyers.com,” Peer Review Rated Award for High Ethical Standards and Legal Ability; Named as one of Maryland’s Superlawers; Named as one of the Top Lawyers in Maryland.

Public Speaking: Guest lecturer for over 20 years at the Howard County Police Academy, regarding giving testimony and preparing cross examination. Featured speaker at numerous events for the Howard County Public School System, Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation Temple Isaiah, and the Jewish Federation of Howard County. Keynote speaker at continuing legal education seminars sponsored by the Howard County Bar Association on Defending DUI Cases; Domestic Violence Cases; and Defending Narcotic Cases. On-air legal commentator for a local Baltimore television station regarding the case of State of Georgia v. Ray Lewis.

Employment: Former Senior Member and Chief of Criminal Division, Hodes, Ulman, Pessin & Katz; Former Managing Partner, Shapiro & Tucker; Former Assistant State’s Attorney, Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office; Former Director, Juvenile Justice for the Montgomery County State’s Attorney Office

Continue Reading
  • Lawyer Bio
  • Client Comments
  • Firm Details
  • Case History

Lawyer Bio

Year admitted to bar: 1987

Admission to U.S. Supreme Court Bar: 2003

Law School: University of Baltimore School of Law

Degree: Juris Doctor

College: University of Baltimore School of Law

Born: August 28, 1961 Washington D.C.

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, Traffic Cases, Juvenile Law

Education: University of Maryland (B.A. 1983); University of Baltimore (J.D. 1987).

Memberships: Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association, Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office, 1988-1991; American Inns of Court 1991-2005; Howard County Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Division (Chairman) 1991-2005; Maryland State Bar Association; Maryland Trial Lawyers Association; Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association (Board of Directors; President, 2010-2011); Howard County Bar Association.

Special Agencies: Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission for Howard County (Chairman) 2007-present, (Member) 1990-1994

Publications: Monthly article on new developments in Criminal Law and Procedures for the Howard County Bar Newsletter, The Barrister (1991-2005)

Awards: Best Lawyers in America; “LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell/Lawyers.com,” Peer Review Rated Award for High Ethical Standards and Legal Ability; Named as one of Maryland’s Superlawers; Named as one of the Top Lawyers in Maryland.

Public Speaking: Guest lecturer for over 20 years at the Howard County Police Academy, regarding giving testimony and preparing cross examination. Featured speaker at numerous events for the Howard County Public School System, Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation Temple Isaiah, and the Jewish Federation of Howard County. Keynote speaker at continuing legal education seminars sponsored by the Howard County Bar Association on Defending DUI Cases; Domestic Violence Cases; and Defending Narcotic Cases. On-air legal commentator for a local Baltimore television station regarding the case of State of Georgia v. Ray Lewis.

Employment: Former Senior Member and Chief of Criminal Division, Hodes, Ulman, Pessin & Katz; Former Managing Partner, Shapiro & Tucker; Former Assistant State’s Attorney, Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office; Former Director, Juvenile Justice for the Montgomery County State’s Attorney Office

Read more on firm website
  • Education
  • Affiliations
  • Award List
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge

Education:

  • University of Baltimore, graduated 1987

Affiliations:

  • American Inns of Court - 1991-2005
  • Howard County Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Division - Chairman 1991-2005
  • Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office - 1988-1991
  • Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys'' Association - President-Elect 2010-2011

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • DUI / DWI Defense, Baltimore (2016)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • DUI / DWI Defense
 

Awards:

  • Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission (Chairman)
  • Public Defender Regional Advisory Board
  • National College for Drunk Driving Defense
  • Maryland's Super Lawyers
 

Lawyer Client Comments

Firm Details

Image for Shapiro Zwanetz & Associates, P.A. View Firm Profile
Shapiro Zwanetz & Associates, P.A.
http://www.szafirm.com
 
Headquarters
7226 Lee Deforest Drive, Suite 207
Columbia, MD 21046-3238
(410) 927.5137
2 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

Maryland

Maryland

Riverdale, MD

Route One, Suite 400

6200 Baltimore Avenue

Riverdale, MD 20737

United States

(410) 884.6100

Get Directions

Lawyer Case History

St. v. Daniel Love

Qualified the parameters for filing a Motion For Reconsideration based on newly discovered evidence
 
Add Comment
In making your comments, please do not refer to a pending legal matter.
(*) Required Fields
There was an error during saving, please try again.
If you continue to get this message, please contact us at info@bestlawyers.com or 803.648.0300 for assistance.
Please complete the captcha then submit.
Your comment was saved successfully!
Thank you for your feedback.
  • Find a Lawyer
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Legal Insights
  • Contact Us
Lawyers 
  • Advanced Search
  • COVID-19 Assistance
  • Featured Ones to Watch
  • Lawyer of the Year
  • Highlighted Lawyers
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Find a Lawyer
Methodology
  • Overview
  • Ones to Watch
  • Editorial Timelines
  • Practice Areas
  • Publicizing Guidelines
  • FAQ
Publications
  • Business Editions
  • Regional Editions
  • Partnerships
  • Become a Contributor
Legal Insights
  • Featured Articles
  • In the News
  • Advisory Board
  • Meet the Board
  • Press & Events
  • Best Law Firms
  • Subscribe
About
  • Global Presence
  • Company History
  • Leadership
  • Founders
  • Press Releases
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us
  • Careers
My Account
  • Log In
  • Store
  • Marketing Guidance
Best Lawyers Best Lawyers logo +1-803-648-0300
801 Broad Street, Suite 950 Augusta, GA 30901
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Lawyer Directory
  • Best Law Firms

© 2010-2021 Best Lawyers — All Rights Reserved.

BL Icon

LEGAL INSIGHTS

by Best Lawyers®



Get the latest insights on the news, trends, and people that shape the global legal field with our weekly email digest.

Please enter a valid email address.

You have already subscribed.





PRIVACY POLICY

Thank you for subscribing.