Joel Chima Odimba JR

Joel Chima Odimba JR

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 9 years

Family Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

601 Union Street, Suite 3030, Seattle, WA

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Biography

Practice Areas

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Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 9 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2016

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Location

McKinley Irvin

601 Union Street, Suite 3030, Seattle, WA, 98101

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Joel Chima Odimba JR's Reviews

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Posted by Aisha | February 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Parenting plan

I would highly recommend Mr. Odimba For anything dealing with family practice. What I enjoyed was that he stayed on top of everything and if there were any big concerns dealing with the other side he would let me know what's going on and suggest the best route to take. Mr. Odimba was very personable ...and I felt that he truly had my best interest in mind when it came to negotiating my parenting plan. And being that I live out of state he made it a breeze, because before I hired him I did not have a lawyer and dealing with law issues especially out of state is just a nightmare, he truly took the stress away and made it as easy as possible.

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Will, power of attorney

Joel was very helpful and patient as he worked with me to draft my will, taking the time to understand exactly how I want me estate to be handled. Thanks Joel for your careful listening and professional crafting if my documents.

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Joel Chima Odimba JR's Lawyer Endorsements

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Laura Sell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rita Irvin

Family lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tara Lukjan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Joel through out law school. I had many classes with Joel and he was always very attentive. He was outstanding in Secured Transactions! I would not hesitate recommend him as an attorney."

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Mark Rowe

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"He is well-known and well-respected by fellow attorneys across the country, and his clients sing his highest praises. Joel Chima Odimba aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of his clients. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him."

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Kelsey Shewbert

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Friend

"Joel is a great attorney and an even better man. I've known Joel throughout law school and his early career, and he is of the highest professional and personal integrity. I would not hesitate to hire Joel as my personal attorney, nor would any other lawyer that I know."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2025

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2025

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Attorney, McKinley Irvin

Associations

2016 - Present

Loren Miller Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter)

Member

2016 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

QLaw- GLBT Bar Association of Washington

Member

2016 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington (DRAW)

Member

2020 - 2021

Loren Miller Bar Association

Treasurer

2020 - 2022

Family Law CASA

Board of Directors

2019 - 2021

Loren Miller Bar Association

Secretary

2017 - 2018

Loren Miller Bar Association

Executive Board Member

Education

2016

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Gonzaga University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Updates to the Uniform Parentage Act and the Impact for LGBTQ Relationships

Hot Topics in LGBTQ Law

Publications

2018

Sexual Orientation and the Law Raising Children and the New Family Law

2018

Legal Voice Family Law Publication How to Become a Legal Parent in Washington

Languages

English

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