About Raphael Igwens

Raphael Igwens Nwokike earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Nigeria in 1988. He later studied public management at DeVry University, finishing that program in 2006. Those two credentials bracket decades of legal work that crosses national lines. His early law school training in Nigeria laid the foundation for practice in more than one jurisdictions.

Nwokike used to be called to the Nigerian Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor in 1993. He have become a member of the Washington State Bar Association in 2002 and based his own practice, the Law Office of Raphael Nwokike, PS, in 2003. He joined the Washington State Association for Justice in 2004. In 2008 he gained the right to appear in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The timeline shows a steady development from educational education to transnational practice after which to an established presence in Washington state courts.

He is licensed to practice in Washington and in federal district courts. His memberships include the Washington State Bar Association and the Nigerian Bar Association. He is also listed with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Those admissions permit him to represent clients in both state and federal forums. Over the years he has managed the administrative and procedural needs that come with practice throughout diverse legal structures and court levels.

Today Nwokike operates the Law Office of Raphael Nwokike, PS. He advocates for clients in Washington state courts and appears in federal district court the place permitted. He continues to keep expert affiliations that mirror the jurisdictions wherein he practices. He keeps a lively practice thru his law workplace dealing with things in Washington state and in federal district courts.

Education

DeVry University

Public Administration

2006

University of Nigeria

LAW

1988

Languages

Igbo (Spoken, Written)

Accepted Jurisdictions

Washington
Federal District Courts

Certifications & Awards

none

none

Professional Associations

US District Court of Western Washington

Lawyer 2008 - Current

Washington State Association for Justice

Lawyer 2004 - Current

Law Office Of Raphael Nwokike, PS

Lawyer 2003 - Current

Washington State Bar Association(WSBA)

Lawyer 2002 - Current

Nigerian Bar Association

Barrister & Solicitor 1993 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 30640 Pacific Highway South, Suite E-3 Federal Way WA 98003