I am an experienced Attorney who handles primarily Criminal Defense, Employment Law, and Immigration Law cases. I fight hard for my clients and get results!
Call me to schedule a consultation and evaluation of your case. I promise to be straightforward and honest in my assesment of your case. I will not sugarcoat anything in order to gain your business. Honesty and trust come first in the way I do business.
Languages spoken
Albanian, Italian, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 2011 | 12/02/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2014 |
Top Contributor Award | AVVO | 2013 |
Top Conributor Award | AVVO | 2012 |
Dean's List Schoolar | NEL Boston | 2010 |
Cum Laude Schoolar | Salem State University | 2008 |
Alpha Lambda Sigma Schoolar | Salem State University | 2006 |
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Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Kavaja Law | 2012 - Present |
Special Prosecutor | Worcester County District Attorney | 2012 - 2012 |
Law Clerk | Law Office of Thomas S. Kaplanes | 2010 - 2011 |
Law Clerk | Boston Municipal Court-Roxbury Division | 2009 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Albanian American Law Society | Co-President | 2015 - Present |
Massachusetts Bar Association | Criminal Justice Section Council Memebr | 2014 - Present |
Boston Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Albanian American Law Society | Charter Member | 2009 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
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Albanian American Law Society | Board of Directors | 2014 - 2015 |
Albanian American Law Society | Board of Directors | 2013 - 2014 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Online | Drinking & Driving: When the blue lights come-a-knockin’ don’t go-a-talkin’ | 2012 |
Online | Clerk Magistrate Hearings: An overview | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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New England School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
Salem State College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2008 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Mock Arguments | Appellate Oral Arguments | 2014 |
Presentation to new interns | The Basics of Criminal Law | 2013 |
Mock Oral Arguments (Judge) | Appallate Oral Arguments | 2013 |
Perspectives on Law School | Going to Law School: Pros and Cons | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Commonwealth v. Zambrano | |
Commonwealth v. Avant | NG |
Commonwealth v. Haggerty | |
Commonwealth v. Cloonan | NG |
Commonwealth v. George | Dismissed |
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Michael Earner, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 29, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ilir is bright and knowledgeable. We worked on a discrimination and ADA case together. I found him to be a zealous advocate and highly recommend him.
Daniel Kron, Domestic violence Attorney on Oct 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Simply said, Ilir is an outstanding domestic violence attorney. Highly recommended!
Mark Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Mr. Kavaja. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help.
Shawn Meade, Immigration Attorney on Oct 30, 2014
Relationship: Other
Ilir is a well known immigration attorney who works diligently and vigorously on each one of his case. He is honest, smart, hardworking. I strongly recommend him.
Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
William Housley, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Ilir. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
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Kevin Landry, Criminal defense Attorney on May 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. After reviewing many of Attorney Kavaja's responses to complicated legal matters it is clear that he has the utmost knowledge of criminal law and criminal defense. He is a great asset to the criminal defense bar and I wholeheartedly endorse him.
Adam Schmaelzle, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Kavaja is a competent and hard-working attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Howard Siegrist, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Alexander Segal, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I always say that young attorneys are the hope and joy of this profession. Purpose and knowledge oriented young attorneys are yet greater hope and joy. This is why I endorse Mr. Kavaja.
Estela Matta, Immigration Attorney on Nov 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
A fellow alum of New England Law. I dedicated and capable attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
M. Miller, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 31, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Inna Rifman, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 28, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Edgar Reynoso, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
llir's dedication to artful advocacy is first-rate.
Ryan O'Leary, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 16, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked closely with Attorney Kavaja at the at the Worcester County District Attorney's Office. Ilir's passion and commitment to the legal profession is a great asset to us all. Having acted as co-counsel with Ilir on a number of occasions I can't endorse him enough.