Addis Mohammed Ewunetu
Senior Lawyer and Human Right Defender
Accomplished and dedicated legal professional with over two decades of progressive experience as a Lawyer, Public Prosecutor, Legal Consultant, and Human Rights Defender. Founder and CEO of Addis Mohammed & Associates Law Firm, with a proven record of representing clients in complex criminal, civil, terrorism-related, women and children's rights, human rights abuse, commercial, tax, insurance, family, and contractual cases. Highly regarded for strong courtroom advocacy, strategic legal analysis, and ethical practice. As an Executive Committee Member at the Human Rights Council (HRCO), actively contributes to legal reform, human rights monitoring, periodic reviews, and national democratization initiatives.
Academic Background
- • Diploma in Law, Bahir Dar University (June 2002)
- • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Addis Ababa University (July 2011)
- • Masters in LL.M (Commercial and Investment Law), Oromiya State University (September 2021)
Key Practice Areas
- • Criminal Cases
- • Terrorism Cases
- • Women & Children Rights
- • Human Rights Abuse Cases
- • Family Cases
- • Customs and Taxation Cases
- • Trade and Business Cases
- • Insurance Cases
- • Contractual Cases
- • Succession Cases
Experience Highlights
- • Attorney and Counselor at Law since 2004
- • Owner and General Manager of Addis Mohammed and Associates Law Services Firm (2012 - present)
- • Executive Committee Member at Human Rights Council (HRCO) (April 2018 - present)
- • Public Prosecutor at Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Justice (May 2006 - December 2012)
- • Zone Public Prosecutor at Amhara Region West Gojjam Justice Branch Office (2003 - 2006)
- • Senior Secretary at Bahir Dar University, ORDA, and Midroc Construction (2000 - 2003)
- • Represented 200-400 prisoners pro bono through HRCO
- • Extensive experience in terrorism cases, including representation of Ethiopian Muslim Solution seeking committee members
- • Conducted legal awareness programs and frequent visits to jails, detentions, and prisons
Memberships
- • Executive Committee Member, Human Rights Council (HRCO)
Professional Development & Certificates
- • Workshop on Handling Terrorism Cases in the Criminal Justice System (International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law, 2017 & 2018)
- • Human Rights Training in Uganda and Kenya (International Court of Justice - ICJ)
- • Training on Basics of National Dialogue and virtual exchanges with senior experts (2022)
- • Training on international interest free banking and Takaful Forum (Al Huda Center, 2020)
- • Training on burden of proof and admissibility of evidence (Ethiopian Lawyers' Association)
- • Training on trainer of trainees on Civics and Election awareness (2008)
- • Certificate from Global Coalition for Justice (GCJ)
- • Certificate on Leadership skills (Hidaya Development Association, 2011)
Languages
Amharic • English
Let's Discuss Your Case in Confidence!
Share your contact information and a brief overview of your case. Our experts are ready to listen, guide, and support your legal needs.