Recognized for its lasting impact beyond the courtroom, David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys earns a 2025 “Company That Cares” award for community advocacy, education, and second-chance initiatives.

(PRUnderground) July 2nd, 2025

David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys has been recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as a 2025 “Company That Cares”, an award honoring organizations making significant philanthropic and social impact across the San Diego region.

Selected among a distinguished group of local businesses, the firm is being celebrated for its sustained efforts to uplift the community through education, empowerment, and second-chance initiatives.

“This honor reinforces what we’ve always believed,” said founding attorney David P. Shapiro. “Creating an everlasting impact on the San Diego community beyond criminal defense is a way we can help so many more individuals than the clients we represent.”

The firm’s community engagement includes:

• Mentorship and workforce training through a longstanding partnership with Second Chance, supporting justice-involved individuals looking for job training skills
• Scholarship awards to students, including those on the Autism Spectrum
• Youth literacy investment, such as funding a Boys & Girls Club reading room in partnership with NFL Hall of Famer Andre Reed’s ‘Read with Reed 83’ initiative
• Public legal education via “Know Your Rights” presentations across San Diego schools and community organizations
• Cultural and recreational support through sponsorships of organizations, including KPBS’ “Pure Laughter,” the Friendship Soccer League, and the San Diego Black Golfers Association

The firm also co-founded the San Diego Attorney Alliance, a collaborative network of legal professionals raising funds for causes such as Just In Time for Foster Youth, Alma Future Foundation, Second Chance, and Labs & More Dog Rescue.

In addition to its latest recognition, the firm was a recipient of the 2022 BBB Torch Award for Ethics and recently announced its 2025 partnership with the San Diego Padres Radio Network.

The ‘Company That Cares’ recognition adds to a series of milestones for the firm and reflects its ongoing presence in both the legal and civic fabric of San Diego. As the firm continues to grow, its leadership remains focused on maintaining the standards and values that earned this distinction, inside the courtroom and throughout the broader community.

For more information about David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys or to request media inquiries, please contact:

David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys

2550 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1050, San Diego, CA 92103

Phone: (619) 439-0896

Website: www.davidpshapirolaw.com

About David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys

With offices in San Diego and Chula Vista, the firm is among the region’s largest and most respected criminal defense practices. Known for achieving favorable outcomes in high-stakes criminal cases, the team is equally committed to meaningful change in the community. Their motto: We help good people regain control of their future when charged with a crime.

About David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys

The lawyers at David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys in San Diego have been obtaining outstanding results in San Diego County for the better part of the past two decades. These outcomes have included not-guilty verdicts at jury trials in every courthouse in the County, cases being dismissed outright, and plea bargains few believed were possible.

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