About Shaun Patrick
Shaun Patrick Godwin graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2010. He remained in Michigan after law school and built a practice centered on criminal defense and related civil matters. Over the years he has maintained memberships in several professional groups that reflect those interests.
Early in his career Godwin joined local and statewide defense organizations. He is active in the Criminal Defense Lawyers of Michigan and the Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association. He also holds memberships in the National Association for Public Defense and the National Police Accountability Project. Those affiliations indicate ongoing engagement with both trial-level defense work and issues that arise at the intersection of criminal law and police conduct.
Godwin’s work spans courtroom appearances and client counseling. He represents people facing criminal charges in Michigan state courts. He also handles civil claims tied to allegations of police misconduct. His practice involves preparing for hearings, negotiating on behalf of clients and litigating when necessary. Colleagues describe him as pragmatic in approach. He tends to favor direct preparation and clear advocacy before judges and juries.
Continuing legal education plays a role in his practice. He is involved with the Institute for Continuing Legal Education, which provides seminars and training for attorneys across the state. Attendance at those programs has informed his courtroom strategies and helped him stay current on changes in criminal procedure and evidence rules. That background also supports work on pretrial motions and post-conviction remedies.
In the greater Detroit area Godwin has taken cases that touch on both street-level criminal law and the broader questions that arise when law enforcement actions are challenged. Membership in national organizations suggests a willingness to engage in systemic issues while his local bar association ties keep him grounded in the day-to-day demands of criminal casework. He balances case intake, client interviews and court appearances in a practice that remains focused on defense and related civil matters.
He practices at Godwin Legal Services PLC and represents clients in Michigan courts, handling criminal defense matters and civil claims involving police accountability.
