Joel Shapiro, an attorney with over 25 years legal experience, has vast criminal defense skills and knowledge to help you. Joel has defended clients in superior and municipal court in all New Jersey counties.

A former public defender and public safety commissioner in Bound Brook

A former prosecutor in the following municipalities:

• Franklin Township
• South Bound Brook
• North Plainfield

Joel earned a BA from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia and a JD fromRutgers University. He has been a presenter for continuing legal education, a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and its municipal court section, a member of the Somerset County Bar Association and is qualified as a mediator by the New Jersey Supreme Court. Joel is also a founding member of The Justice Morris Pashman American Inn of Court.

He has served as law clerk to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court-Bergen County and volunteer attorney for various non-profit organizations.

Mock Trial Attorney Coach for 4 years.