Irvin Rakhlin

I am a high level professional and my job requires federal licensing every few years, very much like the recertifications that doctors and nurses go through. I am not from Massachusetts, but upon visiting Boston, through a party, I was with people I didn’t know well, and long story short, I was arres...ted for possession of illegal drugs (that belonged to those people), as well as my own prescription high blood pressure medications because I didn’t have the bottle for it. Though I would have probably been ok if I had been tried AND even found guilty, it would have required some kind of probation or remediation required for my license. Clearly I wanted this to be wiped away, as if it never happened. And that’s exactly what happened. This recommendation is in reference to Irvin Rakhlin. Not being from Massachusetts, I didn’t have any resources that would lead me to a good attorney, so I used the internet and did my due diligence. I talked to 8 or 9 different attorneys, and each for about 1 or 1 ½ hours in my vetting process. During my first conversation with Irv, he wasn’t the warmest, and told me I was rambling and needed to get more to the point. He did sound confident, though he never over-sold me on my situation (spoiler alert, he under-sold me). He said getting off scot-free would be difficult even though I have clean legal record and have lead an exemplary life. The key reason that I chose Irv was that he said something that none of the other attorneys said. He mentioned there was a recent law change that would allow me to achieve the eradication of this arrest. He laid out the plan, though I wish he would have been a little slower and more patient, as I have no familiarity with the legal system, but being a smart guy, I understood the main points. None of the other attorneys mentioned this option, and I think it’s something they would have mentioned in trying to earn my business (not sure if they’re unaware, or if they didn’t want to reveal a trade secret or what it was). So Irv was my choice on the basis of his strategy. Here are the qualities that make Irv Rakhlin an excellent attorney and person. Irv is tough and personable. He’s knowledgeable and adaptable. He goes beyond the call of duty, and I have come to think of him as a friend. I was arrested in a small county about 2 hours from Boston. Probably no attorney has a working relationship with the DA or judges in this county, because it’s too small, too far, and irrelevant for a major attorney. Despite this, Irv was able to forge a good working relationship with the DAs and judges. It’s essential for an attorney to be trust-worthy and reliable and even liked by the DA and judges. As I found out, it’s not an adversarial relationship. It’s a friendly negotiation. Over the course of 3 court dates, Irv always had key intel, even when there were visiting/temporary judges and DAs (as this was over the holidays). Despite probably never having prior working relationships with these people, Irv was able to tell me how a judge would likely react to a certain circumstance based on that judge’s personal family history. Even when there was a temporary DA, Irv was able to do what was necessary. Also Irv is extremely adaptable. I was not able to attend the 2nd date. I made plans to fly and I was under the impression that I would be there on the 2nd date. As the court session began, I was delayed in the airport, but still told Irv that I would be there shortly (but I was not ever able to get there in time). This put Irv in a VERY bad situation. Up to the very last second, Irv had been under the impression that I would be there, but Irv was able to do what he does and got me an extension without the court being upset with me. Though Irv was upset at me, and rightfully so. Perhaps it’s that Irv and I are about the same age and we’re highly educated professionals, I felt a connection with Irv See Yelp for full review, character limit reached

Irvin was direct with me from the first conversation, which I thoroughly appreciate. I never felt any pressure from him at any time throughout our process. He heard my objections when trying to negotiate before trial and gave me alternative options. He also ensured I navigated out of my situation in ...a legal, fast, and efficient manner. Across the board he was professional, clear, concise, and empathetic to my claims. In the end, the court found in my favor. Thank you, Irvin!

Two words that I can say about Attorney Irvin Rakhlin: He is reliable and trustworthy. I met Irvin during my most difficult time and not only he has done an outstanding job (beyond outstanding that no words can describe) in helping me with my case but often checks and makes sure that his clients are ...always doing fine. He is always considerate towards his clients and always goes for the extra mile. I am glad that I have met Attorney Rakhlin and without any doubt, he is my number one go-to lawyer. He helped me turned my dark times into brighter days. Moreover, he is very responsive and always makes himself available, and communicates effectively with his clients. Superb lawyer and often does a phenomenal job!

It was 7:20 in the morning when I called Irvin, and I was in my worst nightmare. I barely slept in the last 24 hours and need immediate help from a law processional. My arraignment was scheduled at 9 AM so I called a few lawyers based on their reviews online (never dealt with lawsuits before) and Irv...in was the first one responded. He was calm, logical and cared at the same time so my tension sharply decreased a few mins into the conversation. I also had a much better understanding of what was happening, thanks to his clear explaination and attention to details like he was wearing my shoes. After about 30 mins consultation on the phone, we both decided to meet in court and Irvin made it in such a short notice. It was a painful process in the next few months for me since that was the first time I had to go through pretrials and trial for domestic. Irvin again was really helpful and hand holding me through the whole process, and for many times explained to me why there was nothing to worry about and he was well prepared. He quickly responds to my emails, texts and phone calls as soon as he sees them. That alone made me feel much better knowing a law processional was taking care of the case. Things started to look better because Irvin pushed hard in the process while maintained a good relationship with others involved. I was able to work and go home like this never happened due to his protection and professionalism. The case was dismissed in just about 3 months, it took a miracle to have it dismissed in such a short period. The judge's decision finally proved what Irvin told me before, there was nothing to worry about. I am very happy to recommend Irvin to anyone who needs his professional advice for what you are going through right now. Any steps go wrong might lead to a entirely different outcome than what you have expected so getting a good lawyer with years of experiences is important. You would have to pay the price unfortunately but at least with Irvin's help, you know that you are in good hands.

I was unexpectedly involved in a criminal case. As a student and a non-US citizen, my situation is even more complicated and I had no idea what I’m going to face. I met him inside the courthouse during my personal recognizance. At the initial contact, he listened attentively and quickly laid out a pl...an of how he is going to handle it. He explained the process, the possible outcomes and the differences between non-US citizens and US citizens. Every time I ask him questions, he responses quickly with very professional and detailed explanations. This gave me a lot of confidence. During the hearing, he was very professional and assuring. He ultimately had the case dismissed in 2 months. (Much faster than I would have thought) I respect his professionalism and dedication. I highly recommend him as a criminal attorney.