Rivers State Judiciary
Rivers State Judiciary

Justice With
Dignity & Honour

Your portal to the Rivers State legal system. From the Small Claims Court to the High Court of Justice, we provide accessible legal services, affidavit processing, and case tracking to ensure justice is never delayed.

Est. 1967

Serving Rivers State for over five decades

11

Judicial Divisions

8

Specialised Courts Covering All Jurisdiction

Lady Justice Statue
Core Values

Vision and Mission Statement

These are the core of what we stand for.

Vision Statement

The development of a strong and independent judiciary, providing fair, effective, and dependable administration of justice.

Mission Statement

To deliver on the core values of independence, integrity, fairness, and competence, in accordance with best global practice in delivery.

Hon. Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, DSSRS
Hon. Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, DSSDS.

About the Chief Judge

A Brief Profile of the Chief Judge

Hon. Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi was born in Elibrada-Emohua, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State of Nigeria.
He had his primary education at U.P.E Primary School, Oduoha-Ogbakiri and St. Philip’s Primary, later State School, Elibrada and obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 1970. He attended County Grammar School, Ikwerre/Etche, in Rivers State and obtained his West African School Certificate (WASC) in 1975.
His Lordship attended Federal School of Arts and Science, Sokoto, for his Higher School Certificate (HSC) where he obtained the General Certificate of Education (GCE ‘A’ Level) in 1977. Educated at the University of Lagos between 1978 and 1981, he obtained a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B Hons) in 1981.
He attended the Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos, and was called to the Nigerian Bar on 17th of July, 1982. He underwent the National Youth Service Corps Programme between 1982 and 1983 in Yola, Gongola State now Adamawa State.
Our Judges
Our Judges

A list of our Judges

Below is a list of our Judge

Hon. Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, DSSRS

HON. JUSTICE SIMEON CHIBUZOR AMADI, DSSRS

CHIEF JUDGE, RIVERS STATE
Hon. Justice J.N. Akpughunum

HON. JUSTICE J.N. AKPUGHUNUM

HON. JUSTICE
Hon. Justice E. Teetito

HON. JUSTICE E. TEETITO

HON. JUSTICE
Our services

Core Legal Services

Below are our core legal services tailored for users.

High Court

High Court

The State High Court of Justice has unlimited original jurisdiction with regard to civil and criminal legal cases. Furthermore, the High Court of Justice exercises appellate jurisdiction over lower courts within the state.

Customary Court of Appeal

Customary Court of Appeal

The Customary Court of Appeal is a court of justice of second instance that has appellate and supervisory jurisdiction over matters of customary law in the state.