Robert Shapiro

Lawyer

Birthday September 2, 1942

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Plainfield, NJ

Age 82 years old

#47,255 Most Popular

About

American lawyer best known for being a part of the "Dream Team," which successfully defended OJ Simpson from his murder charges. He later co-founded RightCounsel.com, which matches potential clients with attorneys. 

Before Fame

He attended the University of California Los Angeles and Loyola Law School.

Trivia

He was one of the co-founders of the shoe website Shoedazzle.

Family Life

He married Linell Thomas in 1970. They had two sons, Grant and Brent. Brent died of a drug overdose, igniting the creation of The Brent Shapiro Foundation.

Associated With

He represented a number of celebrity clients, including Johnny Carson.