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Posted by Michael | January 15, 2015

If you want to Win, he will come.

If your reading this you probably are looking for a good lawyer because you have DWI problems. I was doing the same thing 2 1/2 months ago. I had 5 charges and 2 of them criminal. I did my reseach and came across T. Blauvelt just like you or else you wouldn't be reading this. Here are some thing...s for you to consider. First, in New Jersey all DWI attorneys charge a flat rate retainer. So, you will pay the same amount to retain a lousey lawyer as opposed to an excellent one. Blauvelt will go toe-to-toe with any prosecutor, he dosen't get intimidated. His name rings bells before he even walks into the courtroom. Second, if you read all the Blauvelt write-ups, from his clients, you'll see that he consistantly gives his all. Not for anything, this guy has integrity, he's a winner. It's either in you or not. He didn't take my money and do the bare minimum. Blauvelt sent out the necessary paperwork(motions), and sometimes the prosecutor or whoever wants to drag things-out. Look, "We are guilty until proven innocent." Realize that! A prosecutor doesn't like when we have an attorney that isn't going to sell-out his client, especially the one in Englewood. Blauvelt got ALL my charges dissmissed and I got my $650 bail money back!!! The only reason why I'm writing all this is because prior to hiring Blauvelt I read the reviews like you are doing. I said to myself , "If I get results like all these other people I'm going to write the best review I can. If you do hire Blauvelt, be honest, listen to him, let him form his strategy. Good Luck ! By the way the charges were dismissed on 1/8/15

Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2015

So thankful we met him

Very honest, works hard for his clients. We went to other lawyers who scared us and were demanding large fees- Tom is not like that. He is very kind and optimistic. Truly a gift for our family during our case.

Posted by anonymous | December 31, 2014

Honest, communicative, realistic, but will really fight for you ..excellent legal counsel!!

I was charged with a DUI in Hoboken and this was extra serious for me because it had the potential to really affect my career. I did a lot of research when I was looking for a lawyer because I wanted to make sure to find the best possible lawyer that I could afford. I spoke to many about my case. Mr ...Blauvelt inspired the most confidence in me and was towards the mid to lower end of the price scale (granted still far from cheap) and he had great reviews (such great reviews on here that I was actually skeptical as to whether they were authentic.. but no longer so!) so I hired him. Most of the lawyers I spoke to seemed to immediately talk about how they could probably get my sentence reduced ..I really didn't feel that I was guilty (I won't go into the circumstances of my case but they were very unusual) so I didn't want my sentence reduced.. I wanted to be found NOT GUILTY or have the case thrown out! I fully understood that no lawyer could guarantee that but I wanted them to at least be willing to fight for me and try. I found Mr Blauvelt's manner to be great. He was friendly, didn't just talk without listening, and he took me seriously. It came across right away that he is smart and very experienced and knowledgeable on DUI and traffic law and how the courts in NJ operate. He always showed up in court himself, never sent a replacement (very important to me) and communicating with him was generally fairly easy. Best way was through email and when I would call his assistant would answer and he would usually return my calls within a few hours. He kept me involved and I came away feeling like we were teaming up to take this on rather than handing my case over and hoping for the best. His great manner also extended to the courtroom. He comes across as confident, respected, and experienced and he made me feel less nervous right away. He told me what was going to happen at each court visit and what the likely next step would be. A recommendation I would make to anyone hiring any lawyer: stay involved! Do your own research, read up on similar cases, make recommendations on possible strategies, be honest with your lawyer and discuss it thoroughly. Nobody cares as much about your case as you do (no matter how much you pay them)! So by staying involved and making your own efforts you are also motivating your lawyer to make a strong effort for you. After 4 or 5 court visits the case ended up being thrown out by the prosecutor. Needless to say I am incredibly grateful to Mr Blauvelt!

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2014

Nothing but the Best

Thomas Carroll Blauvelt is as remarkable as a man as he is a lawyer. His honesty and trustworthiness not only inspired me with a sense of hope, but allowed me to feel at ease when I was expecting the worse for my case. He was always responsive within minutes to any questions or concerns I may have ha...d, and his offices always kept me up to date with my obligations for my case. It's very comforting to be kept inside the loop, especially with court/legal matters. The level of fairness Mr. Blauvelt provided even allowed me to make a comfortable payment plan for his retainer fee, which was very fair considering what the outcome of my case was, including Mr. Blauvelt removing one of my two major charges completely, as well as downgrade a $750 ticket which included possible jail time, to a mere fee of just under $190. Words cannot express Mr. Blauvelt's ability to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients because his actions speak louder than words. Never in my life have I felt more at ease and satisfied with the outcome of legal services and the level of professionalism he displayed and accomplished was truly admirable. If you are facing some legal troubles, Mr. Blauvelt is without a doubt the best option you can get. For the flat rate fee he requests of his clients, this man is doing a favor to the public for his outstanding services. Mr. Blauvelt truly is nothing but the best.

Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2014

A True lifesaver!!

Getting charged with a DUI is the most embarrassing and scary ordeal which scars you for the rest of your life(background checks in my line of work are very common). it really humbles you and calls for a rude awakening to make better lifestyle changes. I reached out to Thomas Carroll on a Sunday m...orning during labor day weekend and explained that i had been charged with a DUI and he explained patiently about the things he can expect once I engaged his services(one flat rate). His staff was very cooperative in communicating effectively the needs and expectations as a client. I had two summons to appear on court(in NJ) but did not have to be present in both the occasions(as i was out of state and would have been a big hassle for me to miss work for it). Thomas was very patient and professional in explaining every documented question I had for him both via email (replies from him were in less than 20 minute duration and directly answered my questions) and phone conversations and there was no extra fees for any of this. these conversations made me and my family very comfortable in spite of the sediousness of the situation as it is very easy to be anxious about the forthcoming's. we engaged the services of DUI consultants (Gil) who gave an expert opinion based on the case findings and was willing to testify if need arise. Gils report was very elaborate (7 pages),encouraging and positive. By the time of the second summons, Tom was able to reach out to the DA and a plea to drop the DUI altogether and a guilty plea for a far lesser moving traffic violation. I was in tears when I heard this and felt I was given a second chance which is all i wanted. my family and I were extremely thankful and happy with the results of the case and I expressed my gratitude to Tom on what a wonderful and professional job he had done.Thank you again Tom. I will never forget the help of your services for the rest of my life and for giving me the second chance in life! I will highly recommend Thomas Caroll and his for any legal matters if you think you deserve another chance in life at a very nominal fee and a satisfaction guaranteed result.

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