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Okiemute C Whiteru

Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 35% Personal Injury
  • 20% Child Custody
    3 years
  • 20% Divorce / Separation
  • 20% Child Support
  • 5% General Practice

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Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • The Whiteru Firm, PLLC
    2300 M Street, NW
    8th Floor
    Washington, DC 20037
    Office: 202-558-6196
    Fax: 202-747-3997
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Languages Spoken
  • English

About Me

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Okie C. Whiteru earned his Juris Doctorate in 2003 from The University of Miami School of Law in Coral Gables, Florida.Mr. Whiterugraduated from the... more

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 2 reviews
5 star rating

“I strongly recommend Attorney Whiteru!”

Posted by: Rod McQueen, 2009-12-15 about 2 years ago.

Client Review: Mr. Whiteru assisted me in relation to my child support case in August of 2009. Mr. Whiteru was able to explain the law regarding child support to... more
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“I highly recommend Okie C. Whiteru!”

Posted by: a client, 2009-12-11 about 2 years ago.

Client Review: From the beginning to the end, Okie was consistent and focused on my case. He is reliable and detail oriented. Also, I found him to be very... more
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Michael S. Waddington

I highly endorse Mr. Whiteru. He is an outstanding family lawyer and one of the most highly regarded in the DC area. In court, he is skilled and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Waddington , Humacao (PR), 4 months ago
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

I endorse Okiemute. He is an experienced divorce lawyer that is compassionate about his clients and fights hard for their best interests.

Endorsement from lawyer: Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington , Humacao (PR), 4 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

7 years since Okiemute C Whiteru was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Maryland Active 2004 02/11/2009
Dist. of Columbia Active 2008 10/19/2009
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Associate Attorney at Odelugo & Johnson, LLC 2008–2009
Associate Attorney at Hartel Kane DeSantis MacDonald & Howie, LLP 2006–2007
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
George Washington University National Law Center Masters of Law in Litigation and Dispute Resolution 2008
University of Miami School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2003
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Cum Laude University of Miami School of Law 2003

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Prince George's County Bar Association 2009-present
Member District of Columbia Bar 2008-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 10
Answers: 75 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers
6 Answers marked as good
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Steps to Take Following an Auto Accident The Whiteru Law Firm, PLLC 2009
Obtaining a Divorce in Maryland or the District of Columbia. The Whiteru Firm, PLLC 2009
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