Emmanuel Opoku Somuah is a highly skilled legal professional licensed to practice law in both New York and Ghana. He possesses extensive experience in criminal practice, having served as a public defender at the Legal Aid Commission.
In his role at the Legal Aid Commission, he was involved in high-profile criminal cases, directly honing his advocacy and litigation skills. Currently, as an Associate Attorney at Raju Law Firm, Emmanuel is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and organizations navigate the complexities of the U.S. immigration system with clarity, empathy, and confidence.
He brings on board a trans-jurisdictional expertise, which allows him to seamlessly integrate knowledge of both Ghanaian and U.S. legal systems, providing clients with strategic, well-rounded, and practical legal solutions.
Education
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) – Pennsylvania State University
- Qualifying Certificate in Law (B.L. – Barrister at Law) – Ghana School of Law
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) – University of Ghana
- Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School, Legon
- Certified Information Privacy Professional/US
- Certified Information Systems Auditor
Practice Areas
- Litigation
- Criminal Law
- Immigration
- Human Rights & Constitutional Matters
- Family Dispute Settlement
Memberships and Associations
- New York State Bar Association
- Ghana Bar Association