Odalo J. Ohiku

“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!”

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court of Wisconsin

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin

U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

U.S. Supreme Court

POSITION

Board of Governors at State Bar of Wisconsin (2017-present)

Diversity and Inclusion Oversight Committee at State Bar of Wisconsin (2017-present)

Strategic Planning Committee at State Bar of Wisconsin (2017-present)

Law Office of Odal J. Ohiku-Founder (2003-present)

Immigration Caseworker at Office of US Senator Russ Feingold (2002-2003)

AWARD NAME                                GRANTING ORGANIZATION

Pro Bono Honor Society                      Milwaukee Bar Association (2017)

Pro Bono Honor Society                      Milwaukee Bar Association (2016)

Client Distinction Award                     Martindale-Hubbell (2015)

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5                      Martindale-Hubbell (2015)

Pro Bono Honor Society                      Milwaukee Bar Association (2015)

Top 40 under 40                                  The National Trial Lawyers (2014)

Top 40 under 40                                  The American Society of Legal Advocates (2014)

American Bar Association

American Bar Association, Business Law Section

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

American Society of Legal Advocates

Milwaukee Bar Association

Milwaukee Urban League

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

National Bar Association

National Trial Lawyers Association

United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin

United States Supreme Court

Wisconsin Association of African-American Lawyers

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Wisconsin Association of Mediators

Wisconsin Association of Minority Attorneys

Wisconsin State Bar Association

Presentation name

Expungement Second Chance Expungement Clinic (2017)

Expungement Second Chance Expungement Clinic (2016)

Expungement Second Chance Expungement Clinic (2015)

Know Your Rights Panel Discussion (2015)

Expungement Live Radio Call-In (2015)

Beware of What You Post: Privacy Rights and Internet Safety Know Your Rights (2015)

In the News: Dontre Hamilton Know Your Rights (2014)

Knock and Talk Seminar Know Your Rights (2014)

Racial Disparities, Crime and the Law DMSF Summer Program Conference Series (2012)

ARTICLE                                                                                                                               

A Pep Rally: Milwaukee Law Firm Energizes Students for School Year with Backpack Donations

State Bar of Wisconsin (2017)

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

860WNOV (2015)

Sentencing Reforms Can Help Save Our Communities

Milwaukee Bar Association Messenger (2016)

What’s Hot, What’s Not: Wisconsin Practice Trends 2016

Wisconsin Lawyer Magazine (2016)

Frequently Asked Questions: Custody and Placement

Law Office of Odalo J. Ohiku Blog (2015)

FAQ: Divorce in Wisconsin

Law Office of Odalo J. Ohiku (2015)

Guardian Ad Litem: Who? What? When? Where? Why?

Law Office of Odalo J. Ohiku (2015)

Arrest: Charged with a Noncriminal Offense v. Charged with a Crime

Law Office of Odalo J. Ohiku (2015)

Where is the line between reasonable discipline and Child Abuse?

Law Office of Odalo J. Ohiku Blog (2014)

What does Due Process really mean?

Law Office of Odalo J. Ohiku Blog (2014)

Some Reflections on Body Cavity Searches at District 5 in Milwaukee

Law Office of Odalo J. Ohiku Blog (2012)