Overall Rating
This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
5.0 /5.0
195 Client Reviews
Free Consultation
$0 first 60 minutes
PRO
Philip L. Arnel
Free Consultation
About Philip
Biography
Well, there's really not much else to say that my website doesn't already speak of in volumes, so I'm not going to toot my own horn any more than need be or my big head might explode. Please visit and at least be certain to go to the TESTIMONIALS page (where only testimonials from folks willing to publicly display their first and last names are used) to see what real people are saying. Now I'm gonna put the shut to the up before I get myself into trouble. Enough said. Lol
RELENTLESS PERSEVERANCE
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
20%
34 years
Car Accident
15%
34 years
DUI and DWI
15%
34 years
Domestic Violence
15%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2021 2020 2019
Licenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 31 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Philip L. Arnel
(781) 493-6998
Fax
355 Providence Hwy Ste 100, Westwood, MA, 02090-1909
arnellaw.com/Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Philip online.
Philip L. Arnel's Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (56)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
What Clients Mention
Showing 1 - 5 of 20 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by John | November 01, 2024 | Expungement
Real deal
Phillip Arnell is old school in the best possible way. I'm not even a paying client yet, but I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with him and he was invaluable in providing information on the mechinations of the local courts and FBI background checks. I am prompted to write this review in part becau...
Posted by Mary K | December 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
FBI CORI Seal & Update
Working with Attorney Philip was an amazing experience. Before meeting Philip, I was in a panic as I had received an offer from as a federal contractor and I had to do an FBI CORI which required fingerprints. I had called the lawyer who had worked on my case and tried to get him to Seal and Update my...
Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Great Lawyer
Phil was an excellent resource in getting my FBI record sealed. I called several other lawyers before I called Phil and they all said it was nearly impossible to seal an FBI record. Sure enough, Phil was able to get it done for me! I highly recommend Phil for any legal issue. He is knowledgable, resp...
Posted by James | October 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Excellent Attorney
After my first conversation with Attorney Philip L. Arnel regarding updating and sealing my CORI and FBI criminal records, I knew he was the right attorney to hire for the job because of his extensive experience in this particular area of law and his expert understanding of the entire process. Attor...
Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Background Check/Record Update
Mr. Arnel is an excellent attorney. Mr. Arnel is very knowledgeable about background checks and updating records. Not many attorneys possess the level of expertise in this field that Mr. Arnel has. To my knowledge, there are few attorneys in the country that specialize in updating records. Mr. Arnel ...
Philip L. Arnel's Lawyer Endorsements
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Phil Arnel. Phil goes above and beyond for each of clients and gets great results. He is respected in every courtroom in Massachusetts."
"Simply said, Philip is an outstanding domestic violence attorney. Highly recommended!"
"I recently worked with Phil handling a Restraining Order and divorce while he handled connected potential criminal issues. He is highly informative, incredibly experienced, and excellent to work with. He also provided an excellent overview of expungement proceedings. I would highly recommend Phil for work in either area."
"I have known Phil to be a strong advocate and effective attorney for many years. I would strongly recommend Phil to individuals seeking representation in personal civil or criminal matters."
"Highly professional. Excellent attorney that achieves great results."
"I have worked with Attorney Arnel on numerous legal matters. He is passionate about his practice and zealously advocates for his clients. He is very experienced and has great knowledge in many areas of law."
"I have known Attorney Arnel for many years now and have always known him to be unfailingly honest, doggedly diligent and determined, and exceedingly competent in the representation of his clients. I highly endorse Attorney Arnel in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, sealing and expunging records, and restraining order related litigation and proceedings."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Philip is a seasoned attorney whose judgment I trust. I have consulted with him on various cases and his perspective and practical court experience is very helpful. I have referred clients to him and they have been very satisfied with his keen insight and professionalism."
"I endorse this lawyer. Phil is diligent and has high success rates. He is always prepared and learned and is dogged and persistent in presenting and arguing his cases."
"I have worked with Philip on several matters over the years and he is the consummate professional with unmatched zeal and class. His skill and acumen before the judiciary is proof of his expertise, ability to advocate and his knowledge of the law."
"I have known Phil for over 20 years and endorse him."
"Phil is an excellent Attorney who has been recognized for legal expertise in the area of sealing criminal records Phil can get your case settled for the most money possible."
Patrick Donovan
Criminal defense lawyer
Jaye Samuels
Family lawyer
Jonathan Levin
Estate planning lawyer
Michael Stapleton
Criminal defense lawyer
Matthew Bock
International law lawyer
Joseph Butler
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Emmanuel Meimaris
Immigration lawyer
James Bigos
Divorce and separation lawyer
Adam Avratin
Family lawyer
Peter Calabrese
Construction and development lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1991
New England Scholar Award, New England School of Law
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Philip L. Arnel
Associations
2004 - Present
Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2004 - Present
Bar Association of Norfolk CountyMember
1996 - Present
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.Sponsor Member
1994 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2011
Massachusetts Academy of Trial AttorneysMember
Sample of Legal Cases
EXPUNGING THE PERMANENT RECORD OF A RESTRAINING ORDER
Won
Education
1994
New England School of Law
JD
1983
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English