Background
Godwin, Elva Cockrell was born on September 15, 1949 in Houston, Texas, United States. Daughter of Charles Franklin and Yvonne (Bownds) Cockrell.
Godwin, Elva Cockrell was born on September 15, 1949 in Houston, Texas, United States. Daughter of Charles Franklin and Yvonne (Bownds) Cockrell.
Bachelor in Sociology, Psychology, Southwestern University, 1971. Juris Doctor, South Texas College Law, 1981.
Research technologist, Baylor College Medicine, Houston, 1971-1972; social worker, Department Welfare, Houston, 1972-1979; associate, Strong, Heyburn and Cockrell, Houston, 1981-1986; partner, Strong, Heyburn and Cockrell, Houston, 1986-1989; private practice law, Houston, 1990-1994; associate, Short & Jenkins, PLC, Houston, since 1993.
Member American Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, Houston Bar Association (family law section).
Married Edward Reddin Godwin Junior, June 25, 1977. Children: Edward Reddin III, Charles C.