Meet Our Team

With 40 years of combined practice, Ogbuehi Omena Onwezi brings extensive experience to every client we serve. You can be confident that you have a knowledgeable team fighting for your rights.

G. Emeka Onwezi

G. Emeka Onwezi

Managing Partner

Chinwe Kpaduwa

Chinwe Kpaduwa is an accomplished trial attorney with years of success as a litigator in civil and criminal matters. She currently practices in the District of Columbia and the State of Maryland, focusing on car accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death. She is also the President of the Nigerian American Lawyers Association (NALA). With a commitment to responsive client service, Chinwe consistently delivers the highest level of support to those she represents.

Education

Chinwe was born in Takoma Park, MD, and grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, where she attended Queen’s College Yaba during high school. Pursuing her passion for knowledge, Chinwe obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Berea College in Kentucky.

She then went on to obtain her Juris Doctor degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. Her well-rounded education allows her to approach legal matters with a comprehensive perspective.

Previous Experience

Chinwe’s skills were developed during her time as an Assistant State’s Attorney, where she successfully prosecuted numerous felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. She is also a former insurance adjuster who has settled several automobile and personal injury cases on behalf of insurance companies.

Unwavering Dedication

Chinwe is an energetic and passionate advocate who cares about her clients and works tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome for them. She communicates regularly with her clients during the course of representation to keep them fully informed and values their opinions. With her unique perspective, she develops highly effective and successful strategies tailored to each case.

Accolades

Chinwe was selected as a Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers for their 2018 membership. She is also a 2016 recipient of the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award and is rated on Avvo as a Top Attorney.

Hobbies

Outside of her legal pursuits, Chinwe finds joy in outdoor adventures. She is a sports fanatic with a special love for soccer and basketball. While saddened by the end of Game of Thrones, she eagerly anticipates the upcoming series House of the Dragon.