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Contact
Email
jeluwa@johneluwa.com
Phone
(919) 752-5140
Website
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Address
Raleigh, NC, US
Professional
About
John O.N. Eluwa is a distinguished attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, specializing in Energy law, General Practice, and Immigration. A proud alumnus of North Carolina Central University School of Law in Durham, he has made significant contributions to the legal community, including serving a term on the Board of Directors for the Wake County Bar Association from 2014 to 2016. Attorney Eluwa is particularly committed to assisting individuals with Immigration cases, focusing on those eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Yemen residing in the United States. His extensive experience in the legal field began with a role as a Legal Intern at the former East Central Community Legal Services, followed by a position as a Real Property Title Researcher at the Durham County Engineering Department. He later served as an Associate at Jones & Avery Attorneys at Law before joining Carolina Power and Light Company (now Duke Energy) as a Case Manager within their Litigation Support Staff in the early 1990s. In March 1995, he founded the Law Offices of John Eluwa, which became incorporated as a Professional Limited Liability Corporation (PLLC) in 2003. His commitment to the legal profession is evident through his active membership in various local bar organizations and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), a national network of attorneys specializing in immigration law. Beyond his legal practice, John Eluwa is deeply involved in community outreach. He organizes and participates in local immigration seminars and contributes to a non-profit radio program (WSHA - Raleigh, NC), serving as a Community Advisory Board Member. Additionally, he appears on the Raleigh Television Network (RTN - Raleigh, NC) show, "Legal Eagles," where he shares his expertise and insights with the public. Through these efforts, Attorney Eluwa continues to make a positive impact in the Raleigh community and beyond.
About Immigration Law
Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.
Credentials
Education
N/A North Carolina Central University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English | Spanish | Igbo
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2016 Leaders of the Law Honoree, NC Lawyers Weekly 2002 Certificate of Appreciation, Wake County Bar Association 1984 Scholarship, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society
Associations
2012 - Present WSHA-FM 88.9 Community Advisory Board Member 1998 - Present Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial Lawyers Member 1997 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Member 1996 - Present Capital City Lawyers Association Member 2014 - 2016 Wake County Bar Association Board of Directors
Speaking
2015 Free Immigration Legal Seminar Immigration Law & Executive Orders 2013 Free Legal Seminar Informing and Educating the Community on Legal Issues and Process
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Updated: Aug 01, 2026