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Law Office of Philip L. Arnel Pro

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205 reviews

355 Providence Highway (Route 1), Suite 100, Westwood, MA 02090-1909, U.S.A.

Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents and 31 more

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About Law Office of Philip L. Arnel

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A litigation-oriented full-service law office with extensive experience in personal injury and negligence matters, auto accidents, slip and fall, carnival and amusement park accidents, recreational accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, adult criminal defense, juvenile criminal defense, drunk driving, criminal motor vehicle offenses, assault and battery, kidnapping, larceny/theft/robbery, breaking and entering, sex crimes, drug crimes, restraining order violations, insurance fraud, criminal clerk-magistrate's hearings, probation surrender/revocation hearings, defending against the issuance of 209A restraining orders and 258E harassment prevention orders, expunging civil records of 209A restraining orders and 258E harassment prevention orders from the Statewide Domestic Violence Registry System and numerous other local/state/federal recordkeeping systems, updating/correcting/expunging FBI arrest records (otherwise known as the Rap Sheet, Interstate Identification Index, Triple I, or III), and expunging and sealing criminal records (i.e., CORI). In 2006, Attorney Arnel also became the first attorney in Massachusetts history to cause the civil record of a 209A restraining order to be expunged from the Statewide Domestic Violence Registry Index, which is part of the Court Activity Record Index ("CARI") system and numerous other local/state/federal recordkeeping systems. Legal services are provided in the most cost-effective, efficient and results-oriented manner. Free initial consultation and flexible appointment hours. Please visit our website at www.arnellaw.com for a more comprehensive office overview including, but not limited to, attorney profile, practice areas, case summaries, frequently asked questions, client testimonials, etc.

 

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Law Office of Philip L. Arnel got this award in 2021

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Traffic Violations
Posted by anonymous
October 24, 2018
Hired Attorney Philip L. Arnel

Phil is very responsive and helpful. He returns phone calls immediately and offers the best advice.

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
October 24, 2018
Hired Attorney Philip L. Arnel

Mr. Arnel is a fantastic attorney. You will be more than satisfied with his work ethic, care, and professionalism he gives to each of his clients / cases. Mr. Arnel always made an effort to reach out to me explaining where we were in the process, and what was going on between the insurance agents. I always felt confident in him that he had my best interest in mind, and that he fought for the highest amount of compensation possible. I highly recommend Mr. Arnel, he is a great attorney and person.

 
Traffic Violations
Posted by anonymous
October 23, 2018
Hired Attorney Philip L. Arnel

Philip was on top of every facet our legal needs. Always did what he said he would do. Something not found very often anymore.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
October 23, 2018
Hired Attorney Philip L. Arnel

Phil is an excellent resource and has time and time again gone the extra mile

Domestic Violence
Posted by anonymous
October 23, 2018
Hired Attorney Philip L. Arnel

Phil represented both my wife and I in 3 separate cases this past summer. While every other lawyer we had spoken to was suggesting there would be some repercussions for us, Phil ensured us he could get the cases dismissed and clear my record, which he did every time. Outstanding service, 10/10. We are proud to have him represent us, and he will be our first call if we ever need a lawyer again.

 
Restraining Orders
Posted by anonymous
October 23, 2018
Hired Attorney Philip L. Arnel

Phil is the BEST expungement and record sealing attorney in Massachusetts. He is focused, organized, methodical, experienced, fair and easy to communicate with. He couldn’t have done a better job for me and was successful in expunging a restraining order my ex-wife committed perjury to obtain. I recommend Phil to family, friends and acquaintances alike.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 23, 2018
Hired Law Firm

Phil made me feel as though I was his only client. He gave me HOPE when I thought there was none. I would highly recommend him for any legal issue.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
October 23, 2018
Hired Attorney Philip L. Arnel

polite and efficient

Domestic Violence
Posted by anonymous
October 22, 2018
Hired Attorney Philip L. Arnel

Attorney Phil Arnel is the Massachusetts' expert on 209A/258E orders. I retained Phil on a difficult set of domestic violence / harassment allegations requiring an appearance in front of the judge, which resulted in the order not being extended. From the start he took charge of the situation, took the time to listen to the facts, and guided me through the process.The MA laws in this area are very complex, and when you only get one shot at your defense (permanent record) you can't mess around.

 
Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
October 22, 2018
Hired Attorney Philip L. Arnel

Philip is a great lawyer who will keep informed as a client of every step of the process. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 6
    • Automobile Accidents
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Slip and Fall
    • Amusement Park Accidents
    • Recreational Accidents
    • Wrongful Death
  • Premises Liability
  • Family Law 5
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Visitation Rights
    • Child Support
    • Domestic Violence
  • Criminal Law 9
    • Theft Crimes
    • Violent Crimes
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Parole and Probation
    • Traffic Violations
    • Drugs and Narcotics
    • Sex Crimes
    • Juvenile Criminal Law
    • Sealing & Expunging Criminal Records
  • Insurance 1
    • Insurance Fraud
  • Restraining Orders 3
    • Restraining Order Violations
    • Expunging 209A Restraining Order Records
    • Defending Against 209A Restraining Orders
  • Labor and Employment 2
    • Expunging 258E Harassment Prevention Order Records
    • Defending Against 258E Harassment Prevention Orders
  • Other 4
    • Carnival Accidents
    • Criminal Motor Vehicle Offenses
    • Clerk Magistrate Hearings
    • Updating/Correcting/Expunging FBI Arrest Records

Office Details

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    Payment & Cost Features

    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available

  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1994

  • State Bar Summary

    Massachusetts Bar Association; Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys; Massachusetts Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

  • Additional Links

    http://www.arnellaw.com

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355 Providence Highway (Route 1), Suite 100Westwood, MA 02090-1909U.S.A.

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