Shaun Patrick Godwin

Shaun Patrick Godwin

also known as Shaun Godwin

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dearborn, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, State, Local And Municipal Law

21905 Garrison St, Dearborn, MI

About Shaun

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 96%

Criminal Defense of Felony and Misdemeanor charges; Complete Investigation of Facts and the Law; Motion to Suppress Evidence; Motion to Dismiss; Protecting your rights under the Michigan and US Constitution. Presumed innocent UNLESS proven guilty.

15 years

96%
Civil Rights 2%

Constitutional violations / personal injuries against state actors and municipalities, including: First Amendment (retaliation, petition, assembly); Fourth Amendment (unreasonable search & seizure, police brutality, excessive force, malicious prosecution); Fifth Amendment (government takings of property); Fourteenth Amendment (due process, equal protection, selective enforcement, jail detainees, misconduct); Eighth Amendment (cruel and unusual punishment, prisoner medical)

15 years

2%
State, Local, and Municipal Law 2%

Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) litigation, drafting of requests for public documents and interpretation of claimed exemptions based on statutes and case law. FOIA is an essential investigative tool for Criminal Defense, Civil Rights Litigation, Constitutional Litigation, and access to the inner workings of government and police agencies.

15 years

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 15 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2010

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Godwin Legal Services, PLC

21905 Garrison St, Dearborn, MI, 48124

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Shaun Patrick Godwin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Antonio | October 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Lawyer in Michigan

Shaun Godwin is a great lawyer to have on you team it doesn’t matter what time you call he’s always there to answer or will return your call back ASAP, he leads you in the right direction to win your case or to get the best outcome for your situation. He’s willing to go the extra mile for his clients....

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Shaun Patrick Godwin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Issa Haddad

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Godwin really knows how to fight for his clients rights and does not give up."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Shaun. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Mani Khavajian

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Godwin. He is an aggressive and knowledgeable attorney that fights for the best interest of his clients."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Truly excellent lawyer. Well respected in the legal community."

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Issa Haddad

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Rising Star - Civil Rights, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star - Civil Rights, SuperLawyers

2010

Book Award - Highest Grade - Trial Practice, University of Detroit Mercy

2008

Book Award - Highest Grade - Core Concepts, University of Detroit Mercy

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Godwin Legal Services, P.L.C.

2003 - 2005

Project Union Organizer, American Federation of Teachers

Associations

2012 - Present

National Police Accountability Project

Member

2011 - Present

Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. McQueen, Dkt 361783, Mich App, December 15, 2022

Case Dismissed

HAZEL v. QUINN

Denial of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment

MARY ANN LAMKIN v. DANIEL ENGRAM

Vacated and Remanded

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Education

2010

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

2003

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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