Dea Ilia Coka

Dea Ilia Coka

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 9 years

Family Lawyer at Woburn, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

18 Commerce Way, Suite 4400, Woburn, MA

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Retainer

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 9 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2016

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Location

Law Offices of Dea Ilia Coka

18 Commerce Way, Suite 4400, Woburn, MA, 01801

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Dea Ilia Coka's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sonia | January 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Best Family Lawyer in town

I cannot recommend Dea highly enough. She helped me post-divorce with child support and co-parenting issues, and her guidance made an incredibly stressful situation manageable. She is extremely well-versed in this area of law and has a rare ability to explain complex legal nuances in a way that is cl...ear and digestible, even if you don’t have a legal background. Dea is always responsive, answers questions quickly, and genuinely makes herself available to her clients. I never felt ignored or rushed. Most importantly, she is a true advocate—thoughtful, strategic, and deeply invested in achieving the best outcome. I am beyond grateful for her support and would confidently recommend her to anyone navigating family law matters.

Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Knowledgeable and Fierce Advocate

I hired Dea to help with a restraining order and family law matter. Dea was kind and extremely knowledgeable. She walked me through the process step by step and gave me honest and practical advice. Would recommend her for any family law needs.

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent legal advice and service!

When looking for an attorney that practiced family law, Dea was a breath of fresh air amongst numerous lawyers who just didn’t provide comfort or experienced guidance for my case. Dea has strong knowledge and experience in family law and has consistently given me confidence and peace of mind durin...g the process. She is always available via phone/text/email and is very responsive. She was always available to answer any of my questions and assist with any request. I highly recommend contacting Dea if you are looking for an attorney with strong legal background and assistance in family law.

Posted by Abigail | August 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

My first call!

Dea has been a tremendous help in my custody agreement as well as other matters. I truly value her insight and expertise. I have recommended her to other friends going thru similar issues. She will continue to be my first call in matters of family planning/marriage/etc.

Posted by Nolan | January 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best in the Business!

Attorney Coka and the Halks Firm are terrific! Dea is honest, diligent, and trustworthy. I hired the Halks Firm for a contested custody matter. Dea and her team were hands on from the very beginning. I now have a loving relationship with my daughter. I simply can't thank Dea enough. I highly recommen...d her services for any family law matters!

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Dea Ilia Coka's Lawyer Endorsements

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Emily Loxha

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Coka provides a high level of representation to her clients, demonstrating expertise in all areas of family law, empathy and patience, and a strong dedication to her client's best interests. Attorney Coka works meticulously to secure thoughtful agreements, which represent her client's desires and the best interests' of them and their family."

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Heather Bialonczyk

Family lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Dea Coka is a fierce advocate for her clients. I've witness firsthand her work and she is an excellent litigator who brings knowledge, compassion and relentless effort to her clients."

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Katharine Kelly

Family lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dea Coka is a dedicated and highly skilled attorney with attention to detail and commitment to attaining the best possible outcome for clients. Excellent client communication. Keeps clients well informed and comfortable with the entire process from start to finish. Excellent work ethic and tirelessly pursues all avenues of relief for her clients."

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Katharine Kelly

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2025

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2024

Top Lawyer, Boston Magazine

2024

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2022

Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

Associations

2026 - Present

Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Member

2023 - Present

Albanian American Bar Association

President

2023 - Present

Norfolk County Bar Association

Certified Conciliator

2016 - Present

Massachusetts Women's Bar Association

Education

2016

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

Boston University

International Relations

Languages

Albanian

English

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