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When legal challenges arise, having the right guidance can make all the difference. Shawn Head, founder and Managing Member of Head Murphy Law, is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate complex situations with clarity and confidence.
With a career focused on protecting what matters most, Shawn provides thoughtful, results-driven representation during some of life’s most difficult moments. He has been consistently recognized as one of Metro Detroit’s Top Lawyers by DBusiness Magazine from 2014 through 2025 and was named a Super Lawyers Selectee from 2023 to 2026, an honor awarded to a select group of attorneys in Michigan.
Shawn earned his undergraduate degree in Sociology with a focus in criminal justice, graduating Cum Laude from Central Michigan University, before obtaining his Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
In addition to his legal practice, Shawn serves as the National Director of Crisis Management for Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity Inc. and contributes his time to several nonprofit organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife, children, and close friends.
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Acquired: 2009
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
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33533 W. 12 Mile Rd., Suite 295, Farmington Hills, MI, 48331
37 Client Reviews
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Posted by Brian | June 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Practical Litigator
Shawn and I were co-counsel in litigation in Federal Court in the Eastern District of Michigan (Detroit). We successfully represented a business in a case involving federal IP causes of action (cybersquatting and trademark) as well as state law (defamation and tortious interference) claims. Through...
Posted by Tom | January 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL
I truly could not have had a better experience from start to finish. I feel any time you obtain council is likley not the best time in your life. From the first phone call to shawn I felt completely comfortable and in great hands. He was not only had true professionalism but he was presonal as well...
Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Professional, and Diligent Lawyer
I had received a misdemeanor charge of public intoxication. Going into the situation, I was expecting with high hopes that my council would negotiate for me to get HYTTA, and some sort of probation period. Shawn was upfront, and honest about the outcomes of the situation, he looked out for my best in...
Posted by D | October 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Got me through a very scary situation (1st DWI).
From the onset Shawn was interested in obtaining the best outcome for my case. He was very detail oriented and showed a true concern for helping me through the situation I had put myself into. I was arrested for my first DWI and he was able to secure a result that was much, much better than what ...
Posted by Max | October 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Helped Turn My Life Around
Shawn got me the best possible outcome from my 2nd DUI case in 6 years. He was able to secure a reasonable deal with the prosecutor and limited the possible penalties that were looking me in the face. On top of that his fee was reasonable given the severity of the crime I had committed. Legal o...
"I've worked with Shawn on a few matters. He knows his stuff, works hard, and delivers results. Shawn thinks outside the box and comes up with creative, cost-effective solutions."
"Shawn and I have known each other for years, and he has become my go to guy for insight. He is a walking legal encyclopedia. I endorse this lawyer."
"Shawn and I first met during a probate dispute. He was great to work with and we have since referred numerous matters back and forth. I highly recommend him."
"Shawn is an outstanding attorney who does not cut corners. He is passionate, diligent, meticulous, and a true professional. I have had the pleasure of working with Shawn on several matters, and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal counsel and/or representation."
"Shawn Head epitomizes advocacy and professionalism. Whether it be his clients, opposing counsel, or his peers in the community, I am continually amazed by his natural ability to command the respect and trust of seemingly everyone he encounters. Shawn is a trustworthy and effective advocate who is dedicated to his clients, and he is an attorney who I wholeheartedly endorse."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shawn and I have opposed each other on different matters. I have always found him to be an excellent advocate for his clients, and a true professional."
"I have referred several clients and friends to Shawn over the past several years for different legal issues including civil litigation and criminal defense. I have received nothing but positive feedback regarding his presentation of his clients. His attention to detail and passion for representing his clients truly sets him apart from other attorneys in his field. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"Shawn has proven himself to be a fantastic addition to the legal profession in Southeast Michigan. Finding a hard-working, compassionate, and court-savvy attorney is difficult and Shawn embodies all of these highly coveted qualities. I fully endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Shawn since 2005, and he has proved himself as an advocate time and time again. His conscientious advice gets clients the results they are looking for. Shawn's pragmatism and candor make him an excellent attorney. I happily endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Head both in law school and as a sharp attorney. Mr. Head possesses the tenacity and fire that is lacking in many other attorneys. He is a skillful advocate who is not afraid to fight for his client rather than take the easy road."
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2026
Super Lawyers Selectee, SuperLawyers
2025
Super Lawyers Selectee, SuperLawyers
2024
Super Lawyers Selectee, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyers Selectee, SuperLawyers
2020
2020 Best Real Estate Lawyers in Detroit, Expertise
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
2020 Top Lawyer - Commercial Litigation, DBusiness Magazine
2019
2019 Top Lawyer - Commercial Litigation, DBusiness Magazine
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
2018 Top Lawyer - Criminal Defense (non-white collar), DBusiness Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
2014 Top Lawyer - Commercial Litigation, DBusiness Magazine
2008
Excellence For The Future Award - the study of Advanced Advocacy, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
2008
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Pre-Trial Litigation, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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Metro Detroit’s Top Lawyers, DBusiness Magazine
2016 - Present
Owner/Member, The Head Law Firm, PLC
2020 - 2020
General Counsel, Member, Sharco Realty, LLC
2009 - 2017
Attorney - Of Counsel, The Law Offices of Dean Koulouras
2019 - Present
Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity, Inc.National Director of Crisis Management
2018 - Present
Michigan Association of OWI AttorneysMember
2012 - Present
Phoenix Seven Foundation, Inc.Trustee on Board of Trustees
2009 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2009 - Present
Livonia Bar AssociationMember
Member
2012 - 2019
Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity, Inc.National Director of Risk Management
2010 - 2012
Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity, Inc.President
2010 - 2016
Michigan Association for JusticeMember
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BS - Bachelor of Science
2011
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