Ope Banwo

Ope Banwo is a highly skilled attorney based in Omaha, Nebraska, with over 27 years of legal experience. He focuses on immigration law, personal injury, workers compensation, and criminal defense. Ope is well-regarded for guiding clients through difficult legal issues with care, skill, and proven success in multiple legal forums.

Ope began his legal education by earning a Bachelor of Laws from Obafemi Awolowo University in 1985. He completed his Juris Doctor at the Nigerian Law School in 1986. In 1989, he earned a Master of Laws from the University of Lagos, where he was honored as the Best Graduating Student. His educational background laid a solid foundation for his extensive legal career.

Ope has built a strong reputation for helping immigrants navigate the U.S. legal system. He has successfully represented clients in immigration court, before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and in federal district courts. His work covers deportation defense, asylum applications, spousal petitions, and employment-based immigration cases, providing strategic guidance and dedicated representation.

Ope also handles a wide range of personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. He helps injured clients pursue fair compensation, and he offers dedicated criminal defense services to individuals facing serious charges. His approach is thorough and client-focused, ensuring each case is handled with the attention it deserves.

Ope is licensed in New York and admitted to practice before the Nebraska Federal District Court. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association, and Nigerian Bar Association. Throughout his career, he has presented numerous seminars on legal jurisprudence in both the United States and Nigeria.

Ope Banwo continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of his clients through sharp legal insight and compassionate advocacy. His long-standing dedication and record of success have earned him the trust of individuals and families across the Midwest and beyond.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Partner, Banwo & Igbokwe, LLC
• Member, New York State Bar

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• University of Lagos
  Master of Laws (LL.M.)
• Obafemi Awolowo University
  Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

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