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Shaun Edward Whitehead
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Biography
The Law Offices of Shaun Whitehead Esq LLC, also known as GET1LAW, are licensed to practice in Michigan and Ohio in the areas of family law, corporate, estate planning and personal injury. The law firm primarily focuses in Family/Domestic Court on divorce, custody, child support, alimony, parenting time, genetic testing and Probate Court issues such wills, estates, trust, guardianships and adoptions.
Attorney Whitehead currently serves as Councilman for the City of Oak Park.
Whitehead earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy. Attorney Shaun earned his Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University’s Law School where he was the research assistant to Professor Kevin C. McMunigal and gained additional exposure with the third revision of American Bar Association’s Prosecution and Defense Function Standards.
Attorney Whitehead began his legal career in entertainment law (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame), focusing on licensing and copyright issues and moved quickly into providing consulting services to entities such as: Cisco, Deloitte and Black Box. Attorney Shaun also gained criminal and juvenile law experience as a Summer Law Clerk in 2015 with the Cuyahoga County Office of the Public Defender.
A staunch community advocate, Attorney Whitehead has been involved with Meals on Wheels for more than 15 years and volunteers as a caddy for the U.S. Kids Golf Association. Attorney Shaun is also a Proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Family
75%
10 years
Criminal Defense
10%
10 years
Estate Planning
10%
10 years
Landlord or Tenant
5%
10 years
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Licensed in Michigan for 5 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 10 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Shaun Whitehead Esq. LLC
418 N Main St, 1st & 2nd Floor, Royal Oak, MI, 48067
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Kev | April 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
AVOID AT ALL COSTS--LITERALLY.
Worst experience I've ever had with an attorney. YOU WILL GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. Subpar is an understatement. He gave me horrible legal advice, was inattentive, hard to reach, and had no idea what was truly going on with my situation. Believed opposing party's counsel and story more than my own, even ...
Posted by Angie | October 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent lawyer
He took on my case and made sure that the wrongs were made right. He went above and beyond! And didn’t charge me more than the original agreed upon price, Very honest, excellent lawyer. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer.
Posted by Danny | October 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Divorce Process
I am very pleased with the services Shaun Whitehead and his staff provided me. They did a good job of walking me through the process and getting the judgment I needed. I definitely recommend his law firm.
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
past client
TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE!! Made promises but never followed through. Filed documentation which he did not completely understand. Lost the case and my money. Also argued with me irately when I seek clarity. Refused guidance that the Court offered, The example of EGOTISTIC!!
Shaun Edward Whitehead's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Shaun on several matters, and I found him to be incredibly intelligent, ethical, honest, diligent, timely on his deliverables, excellent in his legal documentation skills, and a strong and forceful advocate for his clients in and out of the courtroom. I recommend many cases to Shaun."
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Experience
Honors
2022
2022 ELITE LAWYER AWARD, Elite Lawyers of America
Work Experience
2020 - 2022
Councilman, City of Oak Park
Associations
2022 - Present
Wolverine Bar AssociationMember
Education
2014
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
James Madison College at Michigan State University
Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy