Law Office of Philip L. Arnel - Westwood, MA
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Westwood, MA
355 Providence Highway (Route 1) Suite 100 Westwood, MA 02090
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- 28 Attorney Ratings
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32
Years
Experience
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"I cannot express enough gratitude for Attorney Phil Arnel and the truly life-changing work he has done for me. He worked an absolute miracle in court, updating and sealing my entire criminal record of 33 charges at once, as well as updating and..." "I cannot express enough gratitude for Attorney Phil Arnel and the truly life-changing work he has done for me. He worked an absolute miracle in court, updating and sealing my entire criminal record of 33 charges at once, as well as updating and sealing my entire FBI arrest record! These criminal charges had built up over years of addiction and disordered mental health. Now, thanks be to God, after more than 10 years being recovered from that hopeless state of mind and body and having completely amended my life, Phil told me he wanted to help restore my past and clear it up. I would not have been able to do this without his knowledge and help. I now understand how much of an investment this was in myself and has granted me the ability to not be burdened by my past so I can now build my family and future without worry of it sneaking back up to cause a disturbance! He followed through on that promise with compassion, dedication, and unmatched skill! He even kept my file open until I could gather the necessary finances and still gave me an incredible deal for the work he did. He completed everything efficiently and thoroughly, keeping me informed of every step along the way. His communication, professionalism, and mastery of this area of law are second to none! I truly believe Attorney Phil Arnel is the best lawyer in the country for this kind of work and you will not find it anywhere else. I am beyond grateful that God brought him into my life and thankful for the purposeful work he does to help those most in need of restoration and a second chance to regain their standing in society. If you are searching for someone who genuinely cares and delivers miraculous results, look no further than Attorney Phil Arnel, a true master of his craft and a blessing to all he helps."
Westwood Criminal Defense Law Firm
Updated: 02/28/2026
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2024-2025I cannot express enough gratitude for Attorney Phil Arnel and the truly life-changing work he has done for me. He worked an absolute miracle in court, updating and sealing my entire criminal record of 33 charges at once, as well as updating and sealing my entire FBI arrest record! These criminal charges had built up over years of addiction and disordered mental health. Now, thanks be to God, after more than 10 years being recovered from that hopeless state of mind and body and having completely amended my life, Phil told me he wanted to help restore my past and clear it up. I would not have been able to do this without his knowledge and help. I now understand how much of an investment this was in myself and has granted me the ability to not be burdened by my past so I can now build my family and future without worry of it sneaking back up to cause a disturbance! He followed through on that promise with compassion, dedication, and unmatched skill! He even kept my file open until I could gather the necessary finances and still gave me an incredible deal for the work he did. He completed everything efficiently and thoroughly, keeping me informed of every step along the way. His communication, professionalism, and mastery of this area of law are second to none! I truly believe Attorney Phil Arnel is the best lawyer in the country for this kind of work and you will not find it anywhere else. I am beyond grateful that God brought him into my life and thankful for the purposeful work he does to help those most in need of restoration and a second chance to regain their standing in society. If you are searching for someone who genuinely cares and delivers miraculous results, look no further than Attorney Phil Arnel, a true master of his craft and a blessing to all he helps.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney Philip L. Arnel 2026We retained Mr. Arnel to represent our wrongfully charged 18-year-old son at the strong recommendation of a good friend who is also a Clerk-Magistrate. Phil was highly responsive and clearly explained the nature and severity of the criminal charge. We were naturally anxious, but Phil provided excellent perspective and support at every step, and he maneuvered to minimize our legal fees. Phil was professional and friendly yet a confidence-building bulldog in our corner. He thoroughly prepared us with an excellent map of the process. Our son was a college freshman and appeared via Zoom as arranged by Phil, yet Phil insisted on himself appearing in-person to assure that the court presentation and argument went smoothly. Prior to the Zoom hearing, Phil brought us into the setting and mood by texting pics of the courtroom and judge so that we could “walk in” mentally prepared. It was also reassuring that our experienced attorney knew the judge and their friendly and funny banter confirmed that Phil was highly respected, which put us even more at ease, as the judge adopted the awesome deal that Phil had spent nearly two months negotiating with the prosecutor. I would highly recommend Phil to anyone in need of a great legal advocate.
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2026We retained Mr. Arnel to represent our wrongfully charged 18-year-old son at the strong recommendation of a good friend who is also a Clerk-Magistrate. Phil was highly responsive and clearly explained the nature and severity of the criminal charge. We were naturally anxious, but Phil provided excellent perspective and support at every step, and he maneuvered to minimize our legal fees. Phil was professional and friendly yet a confidence-building bulldog in our corner. He thoroughly prepared us with an excellent map of the process. Our son was a college freshman and appeared via Zoom as arranged by Phil, yet Phil insisted on himself appearing in-person to assure that the court presentation and argument went smoothly. Prior to the Zoom hearing, Phil brought us into the setting and mood by texting pics of the courtroom and judge so that we could “walk in” mentally prepared. It was also reassuring that our experienced attorney knew the judge and their friendly and funny banter confirmed that Phil was highly respected, which put us even more at ease, as the judge adopted the awesome deal that Phil had spent nearly two months negotiating with the prosecutor. I would highly recommend Phil to anyone in need of a great legal advocate.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney Philip L. Arnel 2026I have absolutely no regrets about hiring Attorney Phil Arnel. Phil was incredibly communicative, professional, and understanding throughout the entire process. He worked diligently on my behalf, kept me informed every step of the way, and ultimately achieved a very positive outcome in record time. I couldn’t be happier with the representation I received. Highly recommended!
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Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Criminal Record Sealing & Expungement
- DUI/DWI
- Drug Violations
- Sex Offenses
- 209A Restraining Orders
- 258E Harassment Prevention Orders
- Restraining Order Record Expungement
- Personal Injury
- Automobile Accidents
Litigation: 50%
Firm Information
Overview
A litigation-oriented full service law office with extensive experience in the criminal defense of both adults and juveniles, sealing and expunging state criminal records (“CORI”), updating/correcting and expunging FBI arrest-fingerprint records (Interstate Identification Index or “III”), civil litigation, personal/bodily injury (motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, construction accidents, premises liability, recreational accidents, slip and fall cases, carnival accidents, amusement park accidents, etc.) and other negligence matters, wrongful death, defending against the issuance of restraining orders (209A Abuse Prevention Order and 258E Harassment Prevention Order), and expunging records of 209A and 258E orders, with an emphasis on providing legal services in the most cost-effective, efficient and results-oriented manner. Free initial consultations and flexible appointment hours. Please visit our website at www.arnellaw.com.
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Contact
355 Providence Highway (Route 1)
Suite 100
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone Number: 888-651-2150
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Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 to 5; evenings and weekends by appointment
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