Irvin Rakhlin

PRO

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 36 - 40 of 43 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Best attorney in town

I contacted attorney Rakhlin for the first time late on a Saturday night to seek his legal representation on the upcoming Tuesday morning at a court hearing. He responded to my request early on the following Sunday morning. After discussing over the phone the details pertaining to my case, he explain...ed to me what his approach method would be to address the situation and what the possible outcomes could be. I could immediate tell he was very knowledgeable about the matter. I truly appreciated the time he dedicated to explain to me very carefully the whole situation I was involved in. From the moment we stepped inside the court on the day of the hearing I could tell he was prepared to put up a good defense on my behalf and would not settle easily unless he got the best possible deal for me. He represented me on the court hearing and managed to dismiss my case prior to arraignment with the NO criminal record. I hope not to ever find myself involved in a criminal case, but should I ever require legal representation again I would not doubt for a second to contact attorney Rakhlin. I would most definitely recommend his services to anyone in need of outstanding legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Great Legal Services

I would reccommend Attorney Rakhlin to anyone facing a criminal charge. He was attentive, thoughtful, informed and confident, which helped to ease my uneasiness of the situation. He was there for me when I needed him, and instead of feeling bullied by the system, I felt as though I had a smart and ca...pable champion on my side. In the end he had the case dismissed and helped me overcome the emotional hurdle that court proceedings can be. Irv was professional and prepared, while understanding of the situation. Contacting him was easy and there was no miscommunication between us. I would reccommend his legal services to anyone who finds themselves in a similar position as I.

Posted by HW | March 10, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Highest recommendation without reservations. Outcome: Not Guilty. Attorney, Advocate, Savior

I contacted two other attorneys prior to working with Attorney Rakhlin. I was always able to get in touch with him when I needed to. He was able to communicated with police detectives on my behalf in a timely manner and handled the case with professionalism. He believed and reassured me, and I did ...not feel judged. The charges against me were eventually dismissed. If I had hired a different lawyer, I don’t think I would have gotten the same outcome. I was glad I was able to find him not only as my attorney but also as my advocate.

Posted by Anthony | October 14, 2014 | Family

Excellent Lawyer.

I had a bogus restraining order on me by an estranged family member who was looking to make my life miserable. I had a lawyer prior to contacting Irvin but when I tried to contact her I was unable to reach her by phone or by email. Not feeling comfortable with my 1st choice I searched for found Irvin... here at AVVO and liked what I read. I called him in the morning and actually was able to speak with him directly. He said he had court later in the morning but may be able to speak with me later in the day. He contacted me after his court work and I was able to speak with him that afternoon. I explained the situation to him and that I have never had any dealings with the legal system at all. He explained how he saw the court date could play out and exactly how he would proceed in the court. I felt very comfortable choosing Irvin to speak for me in court. He asked for some documentation from me about the case and that he could be best reached in the morning on the phone or by email later in the day as he could be in court at those times. Irvin contacted my family members to speak with them about the case on the Sunday prior to my date. I was able to email and get a response from Irv in a timely fashion. On the day of court Irv meet us all at the courthouse explained how the proceedings go and who he may call to testify and what questions he may ask. Being in a courtroom waiting for a docket # with your name to be called is a nerve wracking experience and mine was just civil . Having Irvin there was the only thing that made it so I could stay relaxed. Without getting into details the restraining order was set to expire at end of day because of a no show on plaintiffs part but they showed up before we left which was probably for the best. Irvin explained to plaintiff that we are here to settle the request for restraining order and we all went back into the court room to get before the judge again. Before that could happen the plaintiff left and was never seen again. I wish I had a chance to have Irvin question the plaintiff and witness for me. I am sure the end result would have been the same with the order expiring . Irving is very professional , knowledgeable and easy to contact via phone or email. Made my only dealings with the legal system easier. I highly recommend

Posted by VM | September 08, 2014 | Criminal Defense

A lawyer that truly made a difference for me!!!

Irvin is by far the most talented and skillful lawyer. At first I was looking online at different lawyers and honestly none caught my eye until I got to Irvin Rakhlin's website. After reading his information on his website I made the call around 8:00 pm and left a voicemail letting him know my situat...ion. The very next morning, he called me back and scheduled a meeting. First time meeting him face to face, he was very kind and answering all my questions fully and very carefully making sure I understood everything. Before my court date, he kept calling/emailing me making sure everything is good and if I had any questions. He gave me step by step plans of what he was going to do for me on my court date. Also he was even kind enough to go that extra mile to make sure I was ok emotionally because this was my first time going to court. He made sure every step of the way that I was ok and ready. On the court date, he was very professional and made sure the judge knew that he'll fight for me no matter what the outcome would be. The outcome of sentence was light and that is all thanks to Irvin. All I got was a 3 month probation and everyone in the court said "Wow thats a lucky break. You got off really easy". I looked back and said "Its all thanks to my lawyer!" He wanted the judge to know that I'm a good person so he made me do tasks before the court date like get letters from friends and co-workers stating that I'm a good friend and a very good/hardworking co-worker. He knew right away the type of person I am and he wanted the entire court to see what he sees in me. He wasn't like the other lawyers who only see their clients as money bags walking into their office. Irvin is different and that what makes him the outstanding lawyer he is. He gets to know you first then get to know the situation. How it happened. Who started it. How did it end. He also is their 24/7....literally. I called him late during one night because I got very worried of the court case coming up. He answered his phone and calmed me down, helping to relax me and put my mind at ease. That meant a lot because he took time from he's off hours to help. Overall if you are looking for a lawyer who actually cares about the people who walks through the door into their office then Irvin Rakhlin is that man!!! I saved his information so if I have any other situation or any family/friends need a outstanding,smart,caring,professional lawyer. Irvin Rakhlin is that man for the task. Trust me, any task he gets, he'll complete it 100% and will even go the extra 20% to make sure the task is completed at its very best. Again Irvin Rakhlin is truly great and I can't thank him enough for what he done for me. I truly thank you very much Irvin for everything!!!

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Irvin Rakhlin's Lawyer Endorsements

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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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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