“Care for the whole person!” These words of wisdom are the cornerstone of the Law Office of Odalo J. Ohiku. With a relentless passion for protecting people’s rights, Mr. Ohiku works tirelessly to ensure that law enforcement does not violate any of our rights guaranteed under the Constitution. Mr. Ohiku’s experiences at Marquette University, undoubtedly, solidified his mission to deliver high quality legal service to each and every client. In order to provide consummate legal representation and vigorous advocacy for his clients, Mr. Ohiku does, indeed, care for the whole person.
Mr. Ohiku’s extensive experience in all facets of the criminal courts system has molded him into a formidable adversary. He provides high quality legal representation on all criminal and quasi-criminal matters, including misdemeanors, felonies, probation/extended supervision revocation hearings, Children’s Court (CHIPS, JIPS) cases, mental health commitments, restraining orders, and municipal cases. Mr. Ohiku has successfully litigated countless evidence suppression motions, illegal search motions, illegal stop/detention motions, as well as various other legal challenges to law enforcement conduct. A trained mediator and arbitrator, Mr. Ohiku possesses the skills needed to resolve complex issues through strategic legal representation.
Mr. Ohiku has been recognized for inclusion in the “Top 40 under 40” by both The American Society of Legal Advocates and The National Trial Lawyers. He remains active with the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund and Evans Scholars Foundation. He is an avid reader and enjoys topics such as “Race, Crime, and the Law,” political philosophy, and business organizations. He frequently lectures on topics, such as “Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure” and removing barriers to employment. He sponsors the annual Second Chance Expungement Clinic to assist eligible people with removing criminal convictions from their records. Additionally, Mr. Ohiku mentors individuals interested in becoming lawyers so they, too, will embody, “Care for the whole person!”
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1037 W. McKinley Ave., Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI, 53205
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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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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
"Attorney Ohiku is a skilled mediator. He discusses complex legal issues in an easy, understandable way. I recommend Attorney Ohiku."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I have known Attorney Ohiku for many years. He is a very competent, friendly, and straightforward professional."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
2019 - 2020
State Bar of Wisconsin, Diversity and Inclusion Oversight CommitteeBoard Liaison
2019 - 2020
Office of the GovernorGovernor's Judicial Selection Advisory Committee
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Certificate in Mediation, Spring 2013
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1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Expungement
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2015
Know Your Rights
2015
Expungement
2015
Beware of What You Post: Privacy Rights and Internet Safety
2014
In the News: Dontre Hamilton
2014
Knock and Talk Seminar
2012
Racial Disparities, Crime and the Law
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