US Disbars 17 Lawyers For Stealing Client’s Settlement Fund, OthersThe Lis Will Shock You.
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The legal profession depends on trust, but court records reviewed by Peoples Gazette reveal that 17 Nigerian-born or -licensed attorneys have been disbarred or sanctioned across various US jurisdictions over several years. Their offenses include stealing client funds, filing fraudulent documents, and practicing law under suspension.
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The Complete List of 17 Disbarred Lawyers
1. Owolabi Salis (New York) – Indicted in 2023 and disbarred by the New York State Supreme Court after multiple clients accused him of operating fraudulent schemes that defrauded them of tens of thousands of dollars.
2. Alexander Osondu Akpodiete (Florida) – Disbarred by the Florida Supreme Court following allegations including contempt of court, unauthorized credit card withdrawals from a client, and failing to update clients.
3. Taiwo A. Agbaje (Maryland / Federal Immigration) – Disbarred by the Board of Immigration Appeals after initial disbarment in Maryland involving conflict of interest, dishonesty, and fraud.
4. Cyril O. Chukwurah (Texas) – Lost his license in 2015 for practicing law while under active suspension and failing to deliver funds to clients.
5. Wilfred I. Aka (California) – A Los Angeles-based lawyer and CPA disbarred by the U.S. Tax Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals for failing in his professional duties to clients and the court.
6. Chuck Odifu Egbune (Colorado) – Suspended in 2023 and officially disbarred after continuing to practice law and represent clients without a valid license.
7. Uchechi Okechukwu Nwakanma (Texas) – Barred by the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Department of Homeland Security following a 2015 suspension for failing to maintain basic licensing requirements.
8. Chinyere Alex Ogoke (Illinois) – Disbarred in 2021 after illegally practicing before immigration courts despite a pre-existing suspension.
9. Ignatius Chukwuemeka Udeani (Minnesota) – Disbarred by the Minnesota Supreme Court in 2023 for failing to protect vulnerable immigrant clients, keeping unearned fees, and refusing to cooperate with disciplinary boards.
10. Emeka M. Uyamadu (Texas) – Permanently disbarred following a felony conviction in Harris County District Court for witness tampering and theft of funds between $20,000 and $100,000.
11. Andrew Ndubisi Ucheomumu (Maryland) – Disbarred by the Maryland Court of Appeals in 2018 for failing to refund unearned fees, inadequate representation, and making false court statements.
12. Chukwu Uwakwe Oko (Texas) – Disbarred by the 133rd Judicial District Court of Harris County for practicing with an invalid license and engaging in deceit and misrepresentation.
13. Lloyd F. Ukwu (District of Columbia) – Disbarred in 2009 for intentionally misappropriating client funds, forging a client’s signature on a settlement check, and stealing the proceeds.
14. Joy A. Kanu (District of Columbia) – Disbarred after failing to refund promised legal fees to clients and making false or misleading representations regarding immigration services.
15. Benjamin Ndi (Maryland / New York) – Disbarred in Maryland for unauthorized practice of law and providing false statements regarding his professional qualifications.
16. Alake Johnson-Ford (District of Columbia) – Disbarred for misappropriation of client funds, criminal conduct, and severe neglect of legal representation duties.
17. John Udo – Sanctioned and disbarred across federal immigration boards following repeated violations of professional conduct rules.
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