Criminal Matters Require Exceptional Experience

Facing charges for offenses such as drunk driving, drug crimes and sex crimes is daunting. Your freedom and your future are at stake. A conviction can affect both you and your loved ones. You need the help of an attorney with years of courtroom experience.

At Shapiro & Shapiro Law Office, L.L.P., our father-and-son attorneys, Sam and Tanner Shapiro, offer a unique strategic advantage in criminal defense cases in Indiana. They have both worked in prosecutors’ offices, so their combined perspective, along with their quality representation and trusted service, gives our clients a truly rare edge.

Built On A Legacy Of Legal Insights And Service

Shapiro & Shapiro Law Office, L.L.P., is grounded in our lawyers’ multigenerational dedication to helping clients. Sam began his career as a lawyer in 1979. He went on to work for several firms, gaining valuable experience and knowledge along the way. He then started his own firm. His son, Tanner, joined him in 2025, at which point the two formed Shapiro & Shapiro Law Office, L.L.P. Our journey as a firm has prepared our attorneys to handle the toughest challenges. Whether a client is seeking a plea deal or fighting for an expungement to clear their record, Sam and Tanner are prepared to apply their knowledge to the client’s benefit.

Why Choose Shapiro & Shapiro Law Office?

Choosing the right attorney is one of the most important decisions you can make when you have been accused of a crime. Sam and Tanner understand what you’re up against. The criminal justice system holds on to the accused and often does not let go. Our team at Shapiro & Shapiro Law Office is committed to giving clients the strong advocacy that they need in the face of this. Let our trusted lawyers put their unique backgrounds and skills toward your defense. For each case, they use the following:

• Experience on the other side: Both our lawyers followed similar career paths, working for prosecutors’ offices prior to becoming attorneys. Sam did so in Monroe County, while Tanner did so in Morgan and Brown counties. These offices investigate, file and pursue criminal cases on behalf of the government. While Sam and Tanner didn’t work directly as prosecutors, this gave them a firsthand look at how the prosecution operates. They observed how charges are filed, evidence is collected and arguments are structured. This insider knowledge enables them to anticipate the prosecution’s strategies and gives them an invaluable advantage when planning defenses.
• A tailored strategy for every client: When someone is facing criminal charges, the most important thing to do is determine the right strategy. In some cases, that means being aggressive and moving quickly. In others, that means slowing down the process. Each case is unique, and our lawyers are strategic in their decision-making. They will design every step to protect your rights.
• Exclusive focus and deep experience: As a law firm, we are exclusively devoted to criminal defense. Our lawyers have more than 40 combined years of experience protecting clients’ rights in criminal cases.

Our attorneys bring a distinct perspective to criminal defense cases, from DUI charges to complex drug crimes. This quality enables them to create defense strategies aimed at attaining outcomes that benefit our clients. That could mean achieving acquittals at trial, lesser charges, favorable plea agreements or dismissals of charges altogether.

A Team Committed To Clients And The Profession

Turn to a team that is deeply respected by and involved in the legal community. Sam serves as secretary of the Monroe County Bar Association. He has been selected for inclusion in Indiana Super Lawyers for nearly two decades. He is also AV Preeminent peer-review rated,* the highest rating, through Martindale-Hubbell. These honors underscore the firm’s dedication and professionalism.

Contact Shapiro & Shapiro Law Office Today To Build Your Defense

To speak with an experienced attorney regarding your situation, please contact our office in Bloomington by calling 812-484-3844 . You can also reach us via email by using our online contact form. At Shapiro & Shapiro Law Office, L.L.P., our attorneys are ready to put their decades of combined experience to work for you.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.