Odalo J. Ohiku

Odalo J. Ohiku

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family ... +3 more

1037 W. McKinley Ave., Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI

About Odalo

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

The Law Office of Odalo J. Ohiku provides smart, experienced legal representation in all areas of criminal law including all felonies and misdemeanors. We fight to protect your rights and prepare your case to win.

40%
Divorce and Separation 30%

We provide exceptional legal counsel and representation in all areas of divorce including Temporary Support Orders, Child and Family Support, Maintenance, Child Custody and Placement, Asset Valuation, Marital Settlement Agreements, Pre-nuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements, Mediation, Negotiation, and Litigation.

30%
Child Custody 10%

we take painstaking efforts to protect your interests with respect to your family. We provide precision crafted legal representation in all family-law matters including Child Custody, Paternity, and Child Placement, Child Support.

10%
Family 10%

Family law necessarily involves your family. As such, we take painstaking efforts to protect your interests with respect to your family. We provide precision crafted legal representation in all family-law matters including Paternity, Legal Custody and Child Placement, Child Support, Modification of Child Support and Placement Orders, Restraining Orders, Contempt Orders, and Guardianship.

10%
Expungement 5%

Expungement requires smart, experienced legal representation in all areas of criminal law including all felonies and misdemeanors. We fight to protect your rights and prepare your case to win.

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

We provide aggressive legal counsel and defense to juveniles confronting the Children's Court System. Your child has rights. We work tirelessly to protect those rights and ensure your child keeps a clean record. We also fight to prevent your child from being waived to adult criminal court.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 23 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2002

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

OHIKU LAW OFFICE

1037 W. McKinley Ave., Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI, 53205

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Odalo J. Ohiku's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by B Patel | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Mr. Ohiku

Mr. Ohiku greatly assisted me with a citation issued in Wisconsin; he was extremely helpful and very up front with the options I had available to me. He was always very professional and sympathetic to my situation and helped ease my anxiety about dealing with the matter. I would highly recommend hi...m to anyone for all of the areas in which he practices.

Posted by Vit | February 11, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Smart, Straightforward and Honest

I hired Attorney Ohiku for a criminal case. He was very easy to talk to and was not arrogant or condescending. I was extremely nervous and anxious about going to court. Attorney Ohiku explained the process and what I should expect. He was my calm during the storm. Hopefully I wont ever need criminal ...defense attorney again, but if I do, I'm going back to him.

Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Attorney Ohiku offers peace to your life

Attorney Ohiku is by far one of the most confident, well-knowledge and honest attorneys that I have come across. He tells you what you need to hear not what you want to hear. From the beginning, he puts you at ease by letting you know his opinion of best strategy in handling the case. Since it w...as a restraining order case, he was honest by letting me know that I really did not need an attorney for the initial case. Where most attorneys would try to get clients to hire them on immediately, he informed me that I would only need him if the outcome of the initial case was not in my favor or if the other party appealed the case. I won the initial case without an attorney; however, the other party did appeal. I then hired Attorney Ohiku. Needless to say, he won the case. I also must add that I consulted with another attorney prior to Attorney Ohiku who tried to take my case immediately and his fee was inflated much greater than Attorney Ohiku. I would not hesitate to recommend Attorney Ohiku to anyone.

Posted by Catherine | July 01, 2013 | Alimony

Answered the Call

Attorney Ohiku fought for me in my alimony case against my ex-husband as if I was family. Finally, a lawyer that fought for me and what I deserved. He went above and beyond my expectations as a client, and as a woman, finding a trustworthy attorney such as Attorney Ohiku was an extraordinary experi...ence. I have recommended him to several acquantances for various legal matters as the most dependable attorney in town.

Posted by Sophia | June 24, 2013 | Family

A LIFE SAVER

Odalo has assistant my family and I on a number of different family matters. He has truly been a blessing to our family helping us in a time of need. We are so grateful to him because he saved is a lot of time and money

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Odalo J. Ohiku's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Sulton

Mediation lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Ohiku is a skilled mediator. He discusses complex legal issues in an easy, understandable way. I recommend Attorney Ohiku."

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Jessica Butler

Mediation lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am the President-Elect of the Wisconsin Association of African-American Lawyers of which Atty. Ohiku is a member. Atty. Ohiku is highly skilled and well respected within the legal community and a valued member of our organization."

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Kori Ashley

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Ohiku is well versed in the areas of criminal and family law. He is a dedicated advocate who works hard to obtain positive results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Odalo. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Syovata Edari

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dominique Samari

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Odalo Ohiku as an attorney. Odalo is extremely knowledgeable in criminal and family law and is adept at dealing with complex legal issues. In the courtroom, Odalo is very comfortable and confident and is well respected by his peers. He is meticulous, detail-oriented and passionate about providing the best representation for his clients."

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Patrick Roney

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney Ohiku for many years. He is a very competent, friendly, and straightforward professional."

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Hubert Thompson

Litigation lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. My firm retained Mr. Ohiku to assist us in toxic fume litigation in his state. We were greatly impressed with his skills professionalism. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Leonard Jackson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Ohiku is an aggressive and hardworking advocate for his clients. He brings experience, knowledge of the law, and believes in justice and fairness for all clients, regardless of the circumstances."

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Kevin Gaertner

General practice lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Ohiku is a diligent attorney who will do everything he can, and then some for his client's. Anyone would be lucky to have him represent them."

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Justin Padway

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Marquis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jessica Butler

Litigation lawyer

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William Sulton

Employment and labor lawyer

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Kevin Gaertner

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

2019 President's Award, State Bar of Wisconsin

2019

2019 WAAL Attorney of the Year Award, WAAL

2017

Pro Bono Honor Society, Milwaukee Bar Association

2016

Pro Bono Honor Society, Milwaukee Bar Association

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Pro Bono Honor Society, Milwaukee Bar Association

2014

Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 40 under 40, The American Society of Legal Advocates

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Governor's Judicial Selection Advisory Committee, Office of the Governor of Wisconsin

2017 - Present

Board of Governors, State Bar Of Wisconsin

2017 - Present

Diversity and Inclusion Oversight Committee, State Bar Of Wisconsin

2017 - Present

Strategic Planning Committee, State Bar Of Wisconsin

2003 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Odalo J. Ohiku

2002 - 2003

Immigration Caseworker, Office of US Senator Russ Feingold

Associations

Milwaukee Bar Association

United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin

Wisconsin Association of African-American Lawyers

United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

United States Supreme Court

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

National Trial Lawyers Association

American Society of Legal Advocates

American Bar Association, Business Law Section

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Wisconsin Association of Mediators

Wisconsin State Bar Association

Wisconsin Association of Minority Attorneys

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

National Bar Association

Milwaukee Urban League

American Bar Association

2019 - 2020

State Bar of Wisconsin, Diversity and Inclusion Oversight Committee

Board Liaison

2019 - 2020

Office of the Governor

Governor's Judicial Selection Advisory Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Private Citizen

Not Guilty

State vs. Private Citizen (Name Withheld due to Privacy Concerns)

Case Dismissed

State vs. Michael Ellis

Not Guilty after Jury Trial

State vs. Jaboree Williams

Case Dismissed

State vs. Lindsay Jones

Case Dismissed

State vs. Private Citizen (Name Withheld due to Privacy Concerns)

Case Dismissed

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Education

2013

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Certificate in Mediation, Spring 2013

2002

Marquette University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Marquette University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Second Chance Expungement Clinic

Expungement

2017

Second Chance Expungement Clinic

Expungement

2016

Second Chance Expungement Clinic

Expungement

2015

Second Chance Expungement Clinic

Expungement

2015

Panel Discussion

Know Your Rights

2015

Live Radio Call-In

Expungement

2015

Know Your Rights

Beware of What You Post: Privacy Rights and Internet Safety

2014

Know Your Rights

In the News: Dontre Hamilton

2014

Know Your Rights

Knock and Talk Seminar

2012

DMSF Summer Program Conference Series

Racial Disparities, Crime and the Law

Publications

2017

860WNOV Radio Live Broadcast-Law Office of Odalo J. Ohiku Real Time On Air Calls

2016

Milwaukee Bar Association Messenger Sentencing Reforms Can Help Save Our Communities

2015

Law Office of Odalo J. Ohiku Blog Frequently Asked Questions: Custody and Placement

2015

Law Office of Odalo J. Ohiku FAQ: Divorce in Wisconsin

2015

2014

Law Office of Odalo J. Ohiku Blog What does Due Process really mean?

Languages

English

Spanish

Lao

Hmong

Thai

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