Team
Rita Soka
Attorney and Adjunct Professor
Rita is an Arabic-speaking family/divorce, and criminal defense lawyer.
After contributing as a clinician and healthcare validation consultant in Metro Detroit, Rita transitioned to law, earning her Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, magna cum laude. During law school, she became a moot court board member, honing her advocacy skills in diverse legal areas such as criminal law, constitutional law, and civil rights law.
Rita gained valuable exposure to federal court in dual roles, serving as a neutral decision-maker and a client advocate. During her judicial externship with Judge Nancy Edmunds in the United States District Court-Eastern District of Michigan, she conducted legal research and drafted memoranda and court opinions.
Moreover, Rita dedicated her time to assisting pro se indigent clients, advocating for them in the federal pro se clinic in the United States District Court-Eastern District of Michigan. Notably, she achieved a favorable settlement for an employee in a Title VII action against her employer. Currently, Rita serves as a mediator in the Prisoners Early Mediation Program.
Throughout her professional and personal journey, Rita navigated obstacles such as acclimating to American culture while preserving her Iraqi identity and cultural traditions. This background provides her with a distinctive understanding and perspective on the legal challenges her clients face, and she remains attentive to their needs and objectives.
Rita brings extensive experience representing cities, villages, townships, and other local government agencies in southeast Michigan. As general counsel and special counsel, she addressed a range of issues, including ordinance drafting and enforcement, contract procurement and administration, Open Meetings Act and FOIA compliance, special assessment procedures, intergovernmental agreements, and regulatory permits and approvals.
These diverse experiences have uniquely shaped Rita, enabling her to ardently advise and represent her clients in courts, before government agencies, and in private legal matters. Her understanding and relatability to clients’ struggles with life and legal challenges are grounded in this multifaceted background.
Rita brings extensive experience representing cities, villages, townships, and other local government agencies in southeast Michigan. As general counsel and special counsel, she addressed a range of issues, including ordinance drafting and enforcement, contract procurement and administration, Open Meetings Act and FOIA compliance, special assessment procedures, intergovernmental agreements, and regulatory permits and approvals.
These diverse experiences have uniquely shaped Rita, enabling her to ardently advise and represent her clients in courts, before government agencies, and in private legal matters. Her understanding and relatability to clients’ struggles with life and legal challenges are grounded in this multifaceted background.
“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.”
Benjamin Franklin
A Journey Through The Legal World
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Our Experienced Lawyer
As a Legal Assistant at Soka Law, PLLC, she takes pride in facilitating clients' experiences with the legal system. She communicates with clients, provides clear explanations of legal processes, and ensures they are well-informed about court hearings through calendar invites. In addition to handling preliminary legal tasks and assisting with case preparation, she conducts limited factual investigations and drafts necessary documents. Clients appreciate her excellent communication skills, which extend to tasks like document collection and email correspondence, making their legal journey smoother.
- Phone: +1 (234) 567-879
- Email: [email protected]
Kaydence Marrogy
Legal Assistant
As a Legal Assistant at Soka Law, PLLC, Donika is bilingual and takes pride in ensuring a seamless and easy-to-navigate experience for clients. Her role involves effective communication with clients, offering clear explanations of legal procedures, and ensuring they are well-prepared for court hearings through calendar invites. In addition to managing initial legal tasks and aiding in case preparation, she also conducts limited factual investigations and drafts essential documents. Clients commend her outstanding communication skills, which extend to tasks such as document collection and email correspondence, ultimately contributing to a smoother legal journey for them.
- Phone: +1 (234) 567-879
- Email: [email protected]
Donika Dedvukaj
Legal Assistant
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What Clients Say About Us
"Attorney Soka turned a difficult situation into a positive outcome. I admire her work ethic and, most of all, excellent representation. She has great communication, great attention to detail, and is very professional. I am very satisfied with the results she fought hard for."
“Rita is very intelligent and helpful, she helped me with my divorce proceeding and everything that came before it. She answers in a very timely manner, gives strong recommendations and truly does what is best for her client. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent attorney. She truly takes the time to help you get what you need done.”
“I am a nurse, and she helped me with my DUI charges and my informal board hearing. I would highly recommend her.”
“I am a nurse, and she helped me with my DUI charges and my informal board hearing. I would highly recommend her.”
"She is highly recommended. Knows exactly what’s she’s doing. I’m very happy and confident to have her as my attorney. I love her and her personality. If you’re looking for an attorney to get the job done accordingly she is the one!!"