Innocent Azubike Umezulike OFR (21 September 1953 – 11 June 2018) was a Nigerian jurist who served as the chief judge of Enugu State for over 13 years.

[2] Innocent Azubike Umezulike was born on 21 September 1953 in Rivers State, southern Nigeria.

[7] Throughout his career, Umezulike served in various positions at public and private institutions, including as a senior special adviser to the Attorney General of Nigeria prior to his appointment as an Enugu State judge.

[2] He also authored and published over 23 books on conveyancing, adverse possession, and land and property law throughout his career.

Justice Innocent Umezulike Foundation, set up after his death, held a memorial lecture at the Justice I.A Umezulike Auditorium, Enugu State High Court complex in September 2019, marking the first anniversary of his death with a presentation of the book Hon.