Irvin Rakhlin

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Irvin Rakhlin

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Natick, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

841 Worcester Street, Natick, MA

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About Irvin

Biography

Available 24/7 for free consultations. When you are charged with a crime, you need counsel ASAP!

When you are accused of a crime, you need a great advocate at your side. I will protect your rights.

An OUI can cost you your license, your freedom, and your job, hire a pro to protect you!

A&B cases and restraining orders require the best defense, hire a pro!

A sexual offense case can ruin your life. You need a professional to help you protect your freedom!

Don't let a ticket cost you $$ or your license. Fight your ticket with a professional!

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

Aggressive and innovative defense of accused individuals of all categories of offenses in district, superior, and federal court

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

20%
Sex Crime 20%

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2022 2021
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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Rakhlin Law

841 Worcester Street, Natick, MA, 01760

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Irvin Rakhlin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

146 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 41 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Brendan | August 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Stop searching & reading reviews. Irvin Rakhlin is the attorney to hire

If you find yourself , as I did on the wrong side of a restraining order (209A) unjustified or not, you need the best legal representation on your side. Irv is that person. A restraining order hearing could be the most important 10 minutes or so in your life. If granted and extended it can effect an...d severely limit your actions and activities , including seeing or not seeing your children. Within two hours of being falsely removed from my home late on a Friday night Irv went out of his way to contact me immediately. It was a very disturbing and stressful situation to say the least, but Irv took the time to talk with me as he has extensive experience in this area and brought a level of compassion and calmness forward without any judgement. Irv is very direct, straight forward & honest with you about your options and you have to be very same to him as well to provide the best strategy and defense. Irv never applied any pressure on me to go with him , instead he explains everything and lets you decide next steps. The best decision I made was to hire & retain Irv. I was in the beginning stage of a divorce and Irv went out of his way to even meet me at my divorce attorneys office instead of his own under short timelines to make preparing for our case easier for me. In a very short period of time Irv positioned me for the best defense possible with his through knowledge of the legal process, his attention to detail & his calm ,but laser point focus on achieving the best results for his clients. I was extremely comfortable with Irv on our day in court due to how prepared he was. I was even more impressed with his approach in front of the judge and plaintiff. He didn't try to 'strong arm" , intimidate or bully the plaintiff on the stand. Instead he's extremely calm, & professional. His strategy is steadfast. Irv "realtime" processes every word stated by the plaintiff on the stand to layer to his already prepared strategy & methodically present your defense piece by piece. I was extremely thankful to have had Irv as my legal counsel through an extremely stressful and serious situation. The end result was Irv proved the restraining order was without any merit and it was vacated, Through all of this Irv also took the time to call me and text me several times not about the case , but to check and see how I was doing and holding up which goes a lot to his compassion and character towards his clients. I absolutely would have Irv represent me again if needed and I would recommend and refer Irv to other people in a second. I dont just consider Irv legal counsel. I consider him a friend now. Irv truly cares about his clients and attaining the best possible results for them. Stop searching or second guessing , you have found your man Hire and retain Irvin Rakhlin

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Greatest Defense Lawyer Ever Met

Irv Rakhlin is the best defense lawyer that I have ever met. Not only he understands the system very well, but he has a widespread of connections. What I truly like working with Irv is that he always prioritizes his client's needs. Whenever you encounter a "situation" with the law, you are most likel...y to panic and could be making the wrong decisions to your problems. With Irv helping you out, there are no other words that I can describe, but you are the lucky client. The final outcome that Irv managed to settle for me is beyond my expectation and I truly appreciate his courage and dedication towards helping his clients. He constantly checks back on you, to ensure that you are not emotionally distress. After my case has been settled, there was a problem that arise after a year (mistake on the state's hand), and without any doubt, I immediately reach out to Irv. Although his schedule was packed at that time, Irv never stops. Despite his busy schedule, Irv managed to settle the issue for me, and for that I am truly honored to have met a lawyer such as Irv Rakhlin. My nickname for Irv is "The Greatest Showman", who shows his ability in helping you solving your problems, shows his compassion about you, and most importantly dedication to helping you finding the best solution that fits to your needs. My advice/suggestion to everyone who reads this is, if you encountered an issue and you need a good defense lawyer, go no further. Immediately contact Rakhlin Law.

Posted by Ben | May 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Very Satisfied

The best part about Irv is that he is thorough, almost always available for a text or phone conversation, and very knowledgeable about the whole process. He will not only help you and get you the best deal possible, but guide you through the whole process until it's almost not painful. I highly recom...mend him as a lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Ethical Attorney

Irv Rakhlin helped my husband through a very challenging and frustrating assault case that dragged on for many months in the Boston court system. My husband and I felt powerless while caught in a legal system that seemed biased and unfair. Irv not only offered solid legal advice, but provided a stead...y, rational, and empathetic presence that helped maintain our strength and sanity. He was always ready to speak to us for as long as it took to answer our (many) questions. He would conference with us in depth about strategy before every court date, which helped make us feel comfortable about what we might encounter. In court, he was obviously respected by his judicial colleagues, was well prepared, and emanated calm and intelligence. What most reassured and impressed us about Irv was his integrity. In the midst of dealing with a cast of many questionable characters, we knew that we could trust Irv to be honest, straightforward, and to always have our back. I think he went over and beyond what many other attorneys would have done in exploring options. We are grateful he was our attorney and would highly recommend him to others. He listens and advises well and works with his client as a team.

Posted by Melanie | February 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Clerk's Hearing Help

Attorney Rakhlin was able to help me with a clerk's hearing only a few days before it was scheduled after previous counsel fell through. As soon as we started talking, I felt like I was in good hands. He went over possible outcomes and explained the process. He spent the time and energy to represent ...me in the best way. He carefully thinks about your case and aims for the most favorable outcome in unfortunate circumstances.

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Alison Silber

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer my clients to Attorney Rakhlin for criminal representation, because he treats them well and defends their matters successfully. Most recently, I referred an unlikely client who had been framed in a complicated criminal matter. She was very pleased with his representation and he resolved the entire case in two hearings."

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Vikas Dhar

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Irv is a friendly guy and a great lawyer. I've seen him in action, and he provides exceptional service and commitment to his clients. He is well-respected by his colleagues and regarded highly by prosecutors."

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Justin Wing

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Kron

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply said, Irvin is a great DUI lawyer."

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Jesse Bousquet

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Attorney Rakhlin in court many times representing many clients. I can without a doubt endorse him as he is easy to speak with, helpful, and represents his clients very well."

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Erica Petkov

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Natalia Kolyada

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Irvin. He is a very skilled criminal defense attorney."

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Theresa Gomes

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cole Young

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Irv is THE criminal lawyer in the Boston area who truly knows his craft. I would confidently refer any clients to him."

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Nicole Reilly

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Topazio

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Attorney Rakhlin. Irvin is hard working and a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Callan Stein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Irvin is an outstanding lawyer and person. I have referred cases to him in the past and he always provides outstanding service and legal expertise. He is highly skilled and his clients are always in good hands."

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Claudia Lagos

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Strang

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Irvin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Wyckoff Nissenbaum

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Irv for all criminal law matters."

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John Fotopoulos

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Inna Rifman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer. Very well respected."

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Joseph Hennessey

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He's a great attorney in and out of the court room. I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Principal, Rakhlin Law

2007 - 2011

Associate, Cunha & Holcomb

2006 - 2006

Clerk, Federal District Court of Massachusetts

Associations

2007 - 2011

Boston Bar Association

Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Com v. S.H.

Not Guilty Verdict

Com v. A.A.

Not Guilty Verdict

Com v. R.R.

Not Guilty Verdict

Commmonwealth v. A.G.

Not Guilty Verdict

Commonwealth v. M.M.

Motion to Suppress Allowed

Commonwealth v. E.C.

Not Guilty Verdict

Commonwealth v. L.P.

Not Guilty Verdict

Commonwealth v. R.J.

Not Guilty Verdict

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Education

2007

Boston University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

2004

Amherst College

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Understanding OUI Breath Testing Understanding OUI Breath Testing

2016

Suffolk Lawyers for Justice Challenging the Breathalyzer Machine in MA

2016

Crime Scene Investigations Crime Scene Investigations

2015

MCLE Zealous Advocacy Course

Effective Opening Statements

2015

MCLE Zealous Advocacy Course

Effective Bail Arguments

2014

A Supersleuth's Guide to Criminal Discovery Criminal Discovery Practice

2013

Nuts and Bolts of Flat Fee Billing Flat Fee Billing

2012

Expert Use of Expert Witnesses Expert Use of Expert Witnesses

2011

Governor's Proposal to Alter CPCS

Governor''s Proposal to Alter CPCS

Publications

2017

Understanding OUI Breath Testing Understanding OUI Breath Testing

2016

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Crime Scene Investigations

Languages

Russian

English

Spanish

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