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Posted by Nik | February 21, 2013

Thomas is the Man! Best Traffic Attorney I Have Used!

Thomas has helped me out with my most recent and past traffic incidents. I hired Thomas initially for a 102 in 65, reckless and improper lane change. It didn't help that I already had about 13 points on my license. He managed to get 2 of the charges thrown out and the speeding ticket reduced so I end...ed up with 4 points instead of 12 and a reduced fine. He also prevented a lengthy suspension and I was only without a license for 20 days. He did a good job overall but this was a pretty cut and dry incident in my mind. Here is where Thomas really shined... We reviewed my driving history and my last stop before this was in 2009. It was a 9 point stop - 5pt tailgating and 4pt speeding. I had moved down to Florida and didn't want to deal with hiring an attorney or going to court at the time so I just plead guilty, paid the fine and took the 9 points. As I did not use a lawyer, nor plea bargain, Thomas filed a motion to reopen the case. The judge granted the request and I just went to court with Thomas. The result was they dropped the tailgating ticket and reduced the speeding ticket to just 2 points - YES 4 YEARS LATER! This was HUGE for me as it took 7 points off my license and should prevent a further suspension at an upcoming hearing. IF YOU PLEAD GUILTY AND DIDN'T PLEA BARGAIN OR USE AN ATTORNEY FOR PAST OFFENSES, CALL THOMAS! I am a pretty picky person and for me to call Thomas "the man" says a lot. His card has a permanent home in my 700 horsepower M3.

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2013

Better Outcome Than I Ever Thought Possible

After a night of bad decisions I was charged with a DWI (.21 reading), a 102 mph in a 65 mph zone, and an unsafe lane change. I was extremely scared about what I was facing. I hired Mr. Blauvelt based on reviews like this one and I was not at all disappointed. I've worked with lawyers in the past who... usually would show up to court with me, plead guilty, and happily take my money. Not this time. Mr. Blauvelt fought long and hard for me. Fast forward four months and I had two of the charges dismissed and all readings taken off the record. I plead to the lowest possible DWI charge, which I never thought possible in my situation. I only lost my license for 90 days (as opposed to 12 months), no interlock device, and no points. I never expected to walk out of court with a smile on my face like I did yesterday. If you need an attorney, hire this man.

Posted by VK | January 24, 2013

DUI

WOW!!! I was arrested for DUI (BAC-0.79) in Morris County (Parsippany) and received 5 tickets in all (DUI, reckless, inspection papers, illegal u-turn, headlight not working). It was inevitable that I was going to loose my license for at least a month, if not more. On top of that the constant stress... that I had to deal with was streneous and affecting my work and my body. I checked Mr. Blauvelt's ratings and decided to hire him, even though he comes from 10 counties away (most people go with attorney's from the county they received DUI assuming that their attorney knows everyone). Believe me, apart from that an attorney needs good reputation, and intelligence. Mr. Blauvelt walked in the court, and got everything dismissed. I just paid approximately $500 and got 2 points careless ticket. It was unreal; I could not believe it. On top of this, all other attorneys, including the prosecutor knew him personally. With the amount of experience this man has, it is inevitable that he WILL get you the best outcome possible. Do not worry about where you received a ticket and how severe your crime was. If you need someone trustworthy, experienced, and best outcome - 110% hire him! I strongly recommend Mr. Blauvelt's services.

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2013

Best Attorney In New Jersey

I received a DUI and 2 other tickets. After searching the internet I called Thomas on a Sunday morning. I was surprised that he pick up the phone. After a brief conversation with him I was convenienced he was an excellent attorney. We went to court after seven months delay. Thomas never stop figh...ting my case that night. I was shocked and amazed at the out come. The DUI was dropped and I only received 2 points from the two tickets. Now I can take a driving coarse on line and remove those 2 points. I will be forever grateful to Thomas. If you want the best hire Thomas Carroll Blauvelt to defend your case.

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2012

A bleak DUI Case that had the best possible outcome!

This past May, I was stopped at a DUI checkpoint at the Turnpike Exit 9 Toll Booths. I received a DUI charge of 0.15 BAC, reckless driving charge, a careless driving charge and a ticket for an expired registration card. I was looking at a 7 months license suspension, an ignition interlock device for... 6-12 months following the suspension, 12-48 hrs IDRC, $300-500 fine and various surcharges. I was pretty upset since it would greatly affect my commute to work but I met with multiple lawyers and discussed my case. I met with Mr. Thomas Blauvelt after reading his positive reviews for DUI Cases online. I met with Tom and we discussed my case but the one thing that stuck out to me more about Tom than the other lawyers is that he sat there for 30 minutes and listened to my case and asked me every detail of the night, and pointed out every single defensive approach we had. The other lawyers I met with listened to my case, asked me my BAC, and then told me the fines and suspensions I was facing and their retainer fees…they never even bothered to ask for the details. Right then I knew Mr. Blauvelt was the right choice. The case went on for about 5 months and on the final court appearance when things were looking dismal (7 month suspension), Mr. Blauvelt’s persistence was able to get the .15 BAC reading removed from my case based on a 20 min timing issue with the BAC testing on the Alcotest machine. This dropped my punishment to the lower-tier punishments for a DUI (90 day suspension, a lesser fine, and 12 hrs IDRC). He also got the other charges dismissed. I left court extremely satisfied with Mr. Blauvelt’s representing me for this case. I definitely recommend Mr. Blauvelt. Thanks so much for your help!!!

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