John Eluwa is a graduate of North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina and currently serving a term from 2014 to 2016 as a Board of Director for the Wake County Bar Association. Attorney Eluwa is eager to work with all Immigration cases, especially those TPS eligible nationals from Yemen who live in the United States.
His earlier beginnings were working as a Legal Intern for the former East Central Community Legal Services; a Real Property Title Researcher for Durham County Engineering Department; an Associate with the former Jones & Avery Attorneys at Law Firm; and later joined Carolina Power and Light Company (CP&L), now (Duke Progress Energy) Litigation Support Staff as a Case Manager in the early 1990’s. He founded the Law Offices of John Eluwa March 1995. The office was later incorporated as a Professional Limited Liability Corporation (PLLC) in 2003. He is a member and serves on various local bar organizations. He is also a member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), a national bar association of thousands of attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law all over the globe.
In his efforts to continue in serving the general public, John Eluwa participates in and helps organize local immigration seminars. He renders other community services by contributing and participating in a non-profit radio (WSHA - Raleigh, NC) program where he also serves as a Community Advisory Board Member; and a local Raleigh Television Network (RTN - Raleigh, NC) show - Legal Eagles.
Practice areas
27 years
27 years
27 years
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Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Igbo
Law Off. of John Eluwa, PLLC
5 W. Hargett Street
Suite 900
Raleigh, NC, 27601
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NC | Active | 1995 | 12/17/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Leaders of the Law Honoree | NC Lawyers Weekly | 2016 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Wake County Bar Association | 2002 |
Scholarship | Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society | 1984 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Radio Host | WSHA-FM 88.9 Shaw University Radio | 2017 - Present |
Managing Partner | Law Offices of John Eluwa, PLLC | 1995 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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WSHA-FM 88.9 Community Advisory Board | Member | 2012 - Present |
Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial Lawyers | Member | 1998 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 1997 - Present |
Capital City Lawyers Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
Wake County Bar Association | Board of Directors | 2014 - 2016 |
Wake County Bar Association, Bench-Bar Committee | Member | 2004 - 2007 |
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School name | Degree | Graduated |
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North Carolina Central University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Free Immigration Legal Seminar | Immigration Law & Executive Orders | 2015 |
Free Legal Seminar | Informing and Educating the Community on Legal Issues and Process | 2013 |
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Nwadinma Nwogu, Immigration Attorney on Feb 15, 2017
Relationship: Family member
I have had the opportunity to consult with Mr. Eluwa on a variety of issues regarding some legal issues in my immigration practice and gained a wealth of knowledge and sound direction from him. I find him to be skilled and knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Portnoy, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 31, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is professional and dedicated. He is knowledgeable and willing to provide guidance on a range of issues. He has vast experience and a strong work ethic.
N. David Mufuka, Immigration Attorney on Jan 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know John Eluwa very well and he is very skilled, resourceful and experienced. He provides clients honest advice and reliable service. He is a true asset in our legal fraternity.
Patrick Hatch, Immigration Attorney on Jan 6, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who gives back to the community by mentoring and supporting law students.