G. Emeka Onwezi
Partner
Emeka Onwezi is a seasoned attorney with over 20 years of experience representing clients in a broad range of legal matters, including Family Law, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Automobile Accidents, Immigration, Asylum, Healthcare Law, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Corporate Formation, Wills and Trusts, and more. He is also a Maryland Notary Public.
Mr. Onwezi combines his extensive legal expertise with a client-focused approach, providing professional and aggressive representation in both state and federal courts in Maryland and Washington, D.C. He also mentors younger attorneys and law students, sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation of legal professionals.
Professional Background
- Managing Partner, Ogbuehi Omena Onwezi, LLC | 2024 – 2026
- Partner, OAU Law Group LLC
- Associate, Odelugo & Johnson, LLC
- Judicial Law Clerk, Michigan Tax Tribunal
Education
- Juris Doctorate with Distinction, Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, 2003
- Master’s in Healthcare Administration, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, 2021
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Maryland, College Park, 2000
Military Service
Mr. Onwezi served in the United States Marine Corps, completing four years of active duty and six years in the inactive reserve, and was honorably discharged. His military service strengthens his disciplined, strategic approach to the law.
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Maryland Bar Association
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- Nigerian American Lawyers Association
- J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association
- Maryland Bankruptcy Bar Association
Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Onwezi is an avid sports fan, enjoys traveling, and is a 4th-degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
