Irvin Rakhlin

I hired Irvin needing help to resolve a criminal case. Throughout the scary process, Mr. Rakhlin would respond in a timely manner to address my questions and concerns, meet with me in the evening a couple of times (as a professional with a day job, I cannot really meet during "normal business hours")..., and appeared very knowledgeable of MA law. His rate was reasonable and fair. He was always prepared in the courtroom, for various scenarios. Most importantly, he got me an ideal result--pre-trial probation, with case to be dismissed upon completion--no trial, let alone a conviction, keeping my clean record. I would certainly hire Mr. Rakhlin, if I ever need help with a criminal case again!

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

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.

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

Before coming across Irv, I had to go through three different private attorneys. I can tell you none of them were half as competent as Irv with my restraining order or criminal proceedings. He is fair with payment and does not promise anything he doesn't think can happen. He is realistic, persistent,... and will surprise you with what he can attain regarding results. I was in a bad situation expecting the worst. I was looking at a possible 2 and a half year jail sentence, but with Irv investing countless hours talking to the DA, while I was out of state waiting for the court date, he managed to prove to the DA that I did not deserve jail because I am a young college student with a future that would be negatively impacted by jail, or any form of punishment because I am not a resident of MA. They came to an agreement that every month for a year, I verify that I am in school. After a year of court hearings, this was an excellent resolution. I am not sure any other attorney could have convinced the court to let me leave the state and come back months later only to come to an agreement, with no conviction or plea on my record. I thought that was impossible, but not for Irv. I would recommend him to my friends and family in a heart beat.