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Chinwe Omena Kpaduwa
also known as Omena
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About Chinwe
Biography
Chinwe was born in Takoma Park, Maryland and she grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. She enjoys the adventures of the outdoors, and is sad that Game of Thrones has come to an end. Chinwe loves soccer, basketball and sports in general.
Chinwe practices in Maryland and Washington D.C. focusing on the areas of car accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death. Her promise is to consistently provide responsive client service.
Chinwe was selected as a Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers for their 2018 membership. She is also a recipient of Avvo’s client’s choice award 2016, and is rated on Avvo as a Top Attorney.
Former Insurance Adjuster Getting You the Compensation You Deserve in your Car Accident Injury Claim
You have just been injured in an accident and suddenly everything is going wrong. You need a rental, you are in pain, you have to miss going to work in order to get everything done! With experience as a casualty adjuster, Omena Law Firm will get you the compensation you deserve.
When you suffer serious physical injury it creates financial hardships due to your inability to work & this affects all aspects of your life. We help you navigate the insurance companies so you can solely focus on your health, and getting back to the quality of life you deserve.
When a loved one dies suddenly due to negligence you are usually in shock and disbelief. Everything begins to move fast and it is all very confusing. We will assist you during this tragic time to ensure your loved one’s life was not in vain.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Car Accident
34%
18 years
Personal Injury
33%
18 years
Wrongful Death
33%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
2018 2016 2015
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Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 14 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 18 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Dependable Counsel During a Time of Need
Ms. Kpaduwa provided helpful legal assistance to me during the most difficult period of my life. I was able to rely on her for support as well as thinking through the long-term implications of various decisions that needed to be made during the process. My case was in DC, and she is more familiar wit...
Posted by Emmanuel | October 20, 2014 | Domestic Violence
Excellent display of Technical Prowess of the MD Judicial System.
I said I would hire Chinwe again and I did just that. Faced with the possibility of a 10 year jail term due to frivolous domestic violence accusations, Chinwe's outstanding prowess in criminal law ( being a former state prosecutor herself) produced a not- guilty verdict and outright acquittal in ...
Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2014 | Family
Well recommended!
Chinwe is well versed in case laws , especially as it relates to Family Law and Domestic Issues. False accusations of domestic violence are hard to defend, but she was well composed and knew her job well, especially with regards to rules of evidence. Her advice was in line with current trend...
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Experience
Honors
2018
Civil Plaintiff – Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
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Client's Choice, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Partner, Ogbuehi Omena Onwezi, LLC
2013 - 2024
Attorney, Omena Law Firm
2008 - 2011
Assistant State's Attorney, State's Attorney's Office, Prince Georges's County
2006 - 2008
Law Clerk, State's Attorney's Office For Prince George's County, Md
2001 - 2002
Casualty Adjuster, Mercury Insurance Group
Associations
2016 - Present
Prince George's County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Maryland Association for JusticeMember
2022 - 2023
Nigerian American Lawyers AssociationPresident
Education
2006
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Berea College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish