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Biographical Information

Ms. Goodwin has practiced criminal and juvenile law in all levels of North Carolina State Trial Court.  She has extensive jury trial experience having tried offenses ranging from Misdemeanors to First-Degree Murder.  Recently, Ms. Goodwin was certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a specialist in the areas of State Criminal Law and Juvenile Delinquency.

Ms. Goodwin is licensed to practice in the State Courts of North Carolina.  Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Goodwin practiced as an Assistant District Attorney in Union County for over 5 years.  During that time she prosecuted cases in District, Superior, and Juvenile Court, and was named Chief Juvenile Prosecutor in 2010.  Ms. Goodwin’s practices areas include all areas of criminal defense: DWI/DUI, traffic violations, all misdemeanors and felony violations, and Domestic Violence criminal charges; and Juvenile law, including delinquency cases and abuse/neglect/dependency cases brought by the Union County Department of Social Services.

Admission Dates & Jurisdictions

2005 – North Carolina State Bar

Education

2002 – Duke University, B.S.

2005 – University of Richmond School of Law, J.D. magna cum laude

Professional Experience

July 2011 to Present – Solo Practioner, Goodwin Law Firm

November 2005 to June 2011 – Assistant District Attorney, Chief Juvenile Prosecutor, Union County, North Carolina

Honors & Awards

North Carolina Board Certified State Criminal Law Specialist – 2014

North Carolina Board Certified Juvenile Delinquency Law Specialist – 2014

Professional Associations

  • Union County Bar Association
  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • North Carolina Advocates for Justice
  • American Bar Association