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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 | December 01, 2014

Highly Recommended Lawyer

I was falsely charged with Burglary not to long ago and so I knew I had to get a lawyer that had experience in these matters. I went to a couple of lawyers before meeting Thomas, however, I just did not feel like they would represent me well as they showed no care. Meeting Thomas was a godsend as he ...looked me in the eye the whole time , asked the right questions, went through what can be expected and more importantly believed in me. I also liked how he charged only a flat fee rate for the duration of the case. And the fee was very affordable. The same day I met him I made my decision. From then on, we mostly communicated by email. And yes, he does reply very promptly. The only thing that kind of bothered me was that I had to be the one who had to request for updates and any changes in court dates. I actually wasted a day off from my job because Thomas and his secretary failed to notify me earlier. Another little tidbit that frustrated me was that Thomas did not show up in the first court hearing but instead his associate (which I had no idea until I called). He did show up in the second and last court hearing. Yet, the results of the case overshadow any little complaints I mentioned. He made a deal with the other lawyer to reduce the burglary charge to just an ordinance which is basically just a ticket/fine. I could not be happier with this result. Thanks Thomas!

Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2014

Amazing lawyer that knows the system and is well respected

After I got a DUI my friend recommend MR. Blauvelt. My DUI involved a very high BAC and 5 tickets. I had many questions and Tom guided me through the process and answered all my questions. When we finally got the discovery from the state police, Tom found that the machine did not operate correctly... and was able to get the BAC thrown out. I was looking at a year suspension and an interlock device for 7 months but Tom was able to get me the best possible outcome. I lost my license for 90 days and do not have to get an interlock. If you need a great, knowledgeable lawyer to help you with DUI or traffic related problems, Tom is your man

Posted by Anne | December 01, 2014

Shoplifting Offence

I'm an international student & I got caught for shoplifting offence, and He got it DISMISSED. Best lawyer out there, if you're ever in this situation, I know the feeling, the heartache, HIRE HIM. He's the Experience you need. Results you want.

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