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Nenye Uche
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Biography
Attorney Uche is a nationally recognized litigator and trial lawyer. Attorney Uche’s talent, dedication and passion for advocacy has led him to successfully try to verdict over ive hundred cases that span multiple legal specialties ranging from personal injury to criminal/DUI cases.
For instance, Attorney Uche recently secured a $1.18 million jury verdict against the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department in Cockerham v. City of Chicago; a nationally publicized civil rights case involving the shooting death of a 23-year old man by a Chicago police officer. Additionally, in Jones v. Villa at South Holland, Attorney Uche secured a record jury verdict of $625,000 for an elderly woman who suffered 11-hours of emotional distress while at a nursing home.
Within the area of criminal law, Attorney Uche has successfully argued and persuaded the Illinois Appellate Court in People v. Litiwn 2015 IL App (3d) 140429, to throw out his client’s conviction and 12-year sentence for drug trafficking; a case now often cited as legal precedent. Also, in People v. Holt, Attorney Uche got murder charges dismissed against his client by successfully filing a pre-trial motion to dismiss murder charges.
Beyond his success in trial advocacy, Attorney Uche has handled numerous high-profile cases that have been featured in prominent media outlets such as The Guardian and CNN. Additionally, Attorney Uche has been recognized by his peers as well as prominent legal organizations. For example, Attorney Uche is the recipient of a Top 40 Lawyer under 40 Award from The National Trial Lawyers. Also, Attorney Uche’s courtroom successes culminated with his selection for inclusion to the Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars list; no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the State of Illinois are named to the Rising Stars list.
Attorney Uche's commitment to the law was demonstrated at an early stage in his career. For example, upon graduating from one of the most prestigious Law schools in the Midwest, the University of Wisconsin Law School, Attorney Uche was the recipient of a string of advocacy awards, some of which included: the 2007 Best Attorney Award at the Stanford Law School Mock Trial Invitational Competition in California, as well as the 2006 Best Petitioner’s Brief Award at the August A. Rendigs National Products liability Moot Court Competition in Ohio.
After law school, Attorney Uche joined one of the largest and most respected prosecutor’s offices in the United States: The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. As a prosecutor, he successfully prosecuted well over a thousand criminal cases and in the process gained a wealth of experience in advocacy, which he employs successfully for his clients today.
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Licensed in Illinois for 18 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2007
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314 N Loomis St, #G2, Chicago, IL, 60607
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (78)
DUI & DWI (49)
Gun Law (8)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (8)
Lawsuits & Disputes (6)
Personal Injury (4)
Violent Crime (4)
Civil Rights (3)
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Sex Crime (3)
Appeals (2)
Car Accidents (2)
Child Custody (2)
Administrative Law (1)
Cannabis Law (1)
Domestic Violence (1)
Family (1)
Immigration (1)
Insurance (1)
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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect (1)
Wrongful Death (1)
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Case Results (95)
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Recommendation (37)
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Professionalism (22)
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Violent Crime
Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime
Got my criminal case thrown out!
Attorney Uche is the best! I was charged with a battery and I was innocent. This morning at court, the prosecutors dismissed the charges against me after Attorney Uche answered ready for trial. He’s a badass!
Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime
Close call
First, Nenye Uche is a courtroom specialist! Almost 1 year ago Uche's expertise lead to my acquittal on rape charges. My innocence was not of concern to the prosecutor nor the prior private attorney. The importance of knowing what tool to use for a particular job will save you time & money, Mr. Uch...
Posted by Lorene | February 18, 2015 | Violent Crime
HE BEAT MY HUSBAND'S ATTEMPT MURDER CHARGE!!
I hired Attorney Uche to beat my husband’s attempted murder case. Attorney Uche came highly recommended based on his tenacity, aggressiveness and brilliance in a courtroom. It was well worth it. My husband had been looking at 30 years imprisonment if we lost, but Attorney Uche felt confident th...
Posted by etaf | October 24, 2013 | Violent Crime
AMAZING CRIMINAL ATTORNEY
Earlier this year, my fiancé was charged with a serious crime of battery. He was accused of beating up another person. Even though I believed in his innocence, no one else seemed to. He was locked up in jail and only released when we posted money for his bail. To say the least, we were devastated...
Nenye Uche's Lawyer Endorsements
"Every time I encounter Nenye in court, I am impressed by something new. His professional demeanor and legal knowledge have earned him an outstanding reputation among defense attorneys and prosecutors alike. Nenye fights for his clients until the very end no matter what. He is a respected advocate and I highly endorse him as an excellent trial lawyer."
"Mr. Uche is an excellent attorney who is both skilled and dedicated to serving the needs of his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ever since Mr. Uche was a prosecutor his competent approach and professional demeanor has set him apart from other lawyers. He enjoys his job and is a highly skilled practitioner."
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"I endorse this lawyer. True trial attorney! Great attorney."
"I've first met Nenye Uche when he was the First Chair of a courtroom as a Cook County Prosecutor and I was a defense attorney. He stood out amongst a sea of prosecutors. Once he became a Criminal Defense Attorney, we've worked together on several criminal matters, including a lengthy jury trial. Simply put, he is a "legal beast." Hard-working, diligent, creative, thinks quick on his feet - he is a very powerful force to be reckoned with before and during trial. He has an outstanding legal mind that combined with his unique presentation and argument skills, leaves jurors captivated. He gives his all to his clients and his courtroom presence is one of the best I've ever seen. Truly top-notch. I endorse this lawyer."
"Nenye is an exceptional attorney. He is extremely knowledgable and a zealous advocate. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have been able to watch Mr. Uche in several courthouses in the Cook County area. He provides all of his clients with respect and the most up to date legal developments in criminal law."
"I had the pleasure of trying a battery case against Nenye when he was a prosecutor. He was extremely professional and respectful and now, as a defense attorney, he continues to be one of the classiest lawyers I know."
"Nenye is an exceptional advocate and incredibly skilled in the courtroom. He has a great ability to deal with clients in difficult and stressful situations. Despite his skill in the courtroom, and his ability to think on his feet, he prepares rigorously for each hearing and court appearance, and is always up to speed on new case law that is applicable. I have had the pleasure of working on matters with Nenye, and look forward to collaborating on future cases."
"Nenye is one of the better trial attorneys I've had the pleasure of working with. Always prepared and knowledgeable, he leaves little doubt whose courtroom it is when he speaks. Jurors trust him and judges know he is competent. Beyond the courtroom, Nenye is a reasonable and fair negotiator. It is clear that his time as a prosecutor help him see what "justice" should mean--not just winning, but the right result--all while vigorously representing his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 10 under 40, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
Premier 100 Trial Attorneys, American Academy of Trial Attorneys
2014
Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2007
Best Attorney Award, Stanford Law School Mock Trial Invitational Competition
2007
Mathys Memorial Award for Appellate Advocacy, University of Wisconsin Law School
2006
Best Petitioner’s Brief Award, August A. Rendigs National Products liability Moot Court Competition
Work Experience
2013 - Present
criminal attorney, Nenye Uche—Attorney at Law
2007 - 2012
Criminal Prosecutor, Cook County State's Attorney's Office
2006 - 2006
Judicial Extern to Justice Louis Butler, Wisconsin Supreme Court
Associations
2013 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of IllinoisMember
2012 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Cook County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate Of Cockerham v. City Of Chicago
$1.18 million
People v. Litwin
Case Dismissed; 10-year sentence thrown out
Education
2007
University of Wisconsin Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Warren Wilson College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2010
Cook County Bar Association (CCBA) Newsletter
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Languages
English