Kenneth Chike Odiwe

Kenneth Chike Odiwe is a highly respected civil rights attorney and the founder of the Law Offices of Kenneth Chike Odiwe, PC, based in San Jose, California. He has dedicated his legal career to fighting for justice, particularly in the areas of police misconduct, civil rights, and personal injury. Odiwe’s commitment to these causes began early in his life, influenced by his desire to address the widespread issue of police misconduct.

He earned his Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2016 and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from St. John’s University, which he earned in 2011. While still in law school, Odiwe worked at the renowned Law Offices of John L. Burris, gaining invaluable experience in handling police misconduct cases. This experience shaped his focus on representing individuals in cases involving police brutality and civil rights violations.

Throughout his career, Odiwe has worked on several high-profile cases, helping victims of police misconduct seek accountability and justice. He is well-versed in managing cases through all phases of litigation, from investigation to trial. His firm offers legal services in civil rights, police misconduct, and personal injury, ensuring that clients have an advocate who is deeply committed to their rights.

Odiwe’s excellence in the field has been recognized through numerous awards and honors, including being named to the California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list from 2022 to 2025. He has also received the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is recognized by Lawdragon as one of the leading litigators in America. His extensive legal expertise and unwavering advocacy for clients have made him a notable figure in civil rights and personal injury law.

Odiwe is admitted to practice in various federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit, and he is a member of several professional associations, including the American Bar Association and the National Bar Association.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Law Offices of Kenneth Chike Odiwe, PC
• Member, American Bar Association
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation (ABF)
• Member, National Bar Association (NBA)
• Member, Consumer Attorneys of California
• Member, The Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
• Member, The Bar Association of San Francisco
• member, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Santa Clara County Bar Association
• Member, Alameda County Bar Association
• Member, Alameda Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Charles Huston Bar Association
• Member, The California Association of Black Lawyers (CABL)

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Golden Gate University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• St. John’s University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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