Atty. Christopher Dean Shaw

Atty. Christopher Dean Shaw

Christopher Dean Shaw is a lawyer practicing administrative & regulatory law, solo & small firm, probate & estate planning and 3 other areas of law. Christopher received a degree from Thomas M.

St. Joseph St. Joseph 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Dean Shaw at a glance

Christopher Dean Shaw is a probate, criminal defense, estate planning, elder law, and government attorney based in St. Joseph, Michigan. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2004). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (—). Serands clients in St. Joseph, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher Dean Shaw is a lawyer practicing administrative & regulatory law, solo & small firm, probate & estate planning and 3 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Christopher practices in St. Joseph, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Dean Shaw's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Dean Shaw handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Christopher Dean Shaw is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Christopher Dean Shaw is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Michigan →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Christopher Dean Shaw is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Christopher Dean Shaw is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Michigan →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Christopher Dean Shaw is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Joseph are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Dean Shaw

Where is Christopher Dean Shaw's law office located?
Christopher Dean Shaw's law practice is located in St. Joseph, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Dean Shaw handle?
Christopher Dean Shaw focuses on probate, criminal defense, estate planning, elder law, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Christopher Dean Shaw practiced law?
Christopher Dean Shaw has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Christopher Dean Shaw go to law school?
Christopher Dean Shaw earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Christopher Dean Shaw for a consultation?
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Education

Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2004

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