Arthur Godbout (December 12, 1872 – January 2, 1932) was a Canadian lawyer, politician, and judge in the province of Quebec. He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec, a member of the Legislative Council of Quebec, and later as a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec.
Early Life and Education Arthur Godbout was born on December 12, 1872, in Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, to Narcisse Godbout and Julie Bouchard. He pursued his education at the Séminaire de Québec and subsequently studied law at Université Laval, where he earned his law degree. He was called to the Bar of Quebec in 1897 and began a legal career in Beauceville.
Political Career Godbout entered provincial politics as a member of the Liberal Party. In a by-election held in 1909, he was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for the riding of Beauce. He was subsequently re-elected in the 1912 general election. During his time in the Assembly, he was known for his contributions to legal and administrative matters.
In 1915, Godbout resigned from the Legislative Assembly and was appointed by the premier, Lomer Gouin, to the Legislative Council of Quebec, representing the division of La Salle. The Legislative Council was the upper house of Quebec's provincial parliament before its abolition in 1968. He served on the Council until 1926.
Judicial Career In 1926, Arthur Godbout was appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec, the province's highest trial court. He served in this capacity until his death.
Personal Life and Death Arthur Godbout was married to Marie-Anne D'Anjou. He passed away on January 2, 1932, in Montreal, Quebec, at the age of 59, while still serving as a judge.