Overall Rating
This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.

5.0 /5.0

392 Client Reviews

Avvo

5.0

(388)

Lawyers.com

5.0

(4 )

 See client reviews from Lawyers.com
Filter Avvo Reviews (388) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Star rating
5 stars 382 4 stars 5
3 stars 0
2 stars 1
1 star 0
Practice Areas
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (194) Criminal Defense (166) DUI & DWI (105) Lawsuits & Disputes (34) Car Accidents (13) Drug Crime (8) Expungement (7) Immigration (6) Administrative Law (4) Domestic Violence (4) Juvenile (4) Litigation (4) Appeals (2) Violent Crime (2) Insurance (1) State, Local And Municipal Law (1) Trucking Accident (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (338) Advocacy (198) Recommendation (178) Practice Area Knowledge (119) Professionalism (113) Responsiveness (91) Cost of Services (84) Communication Style (82) Character & Conduct (58) General Knowledge (57) Trustworthiness (49) Staff & Support (37) Compassion (35) Punctuality (11) Payment Plans (3) Free Consultations (2)

Showing 116 - 120 of 166 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2013

The Best Lawyer NJ has to offer.

Mr. Blauvelt is hands down the best and only attorney I've ever met. I received a DWI in mid-June 2013 in North Brunswick, NJ. I will state for the record that although I was not driving, I falsely admitted to the officer, who did not pull over the vehicle by the way, that I was driving. Keep in... mind I was intoxicated and naively wanted to be overprotective of the situation. Without going too much into detail regarding my case I feel compelled to tell those in need of outstanding counsel and representation that there is none better than Mr. Blauvelt. He is honest, straight to the point, always answers the phone and emails when required. After seeing the way he conducts himself in his office and the courtroom - to say that he is trustworthy, responsive, and knowledgeable is an understatement. I believe that his conveying of the facts in an efficient and professional manner on my behalf put my world at ease. The reason for me saying this is due directly to the outcome of my case which resulted in an amazingly reduced ticket which would be defined as a very minor offense. Thanks to Mr. Blauvelt I feel as if the weight of the world has been taken off my shoulders. Thank you very much Mr. Blauvelt.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2013

The Best Lawyer I've Ever Worked With. Beat 2 DWI Charges.

I was prosecuted for 5 Traffic Violations including a DWI and a DWI Within a School Zone. The penalty for the DWI would have been 1 - 2 years suspended license. Although I was under the BAC limit at 0.07, needless to say, I was extremely worried. I met with Tom and during our first visit, he alre...ady had a map printed out proving that I was NOT within a school zone. He also came up with a winning strategy to get a deal worked out with the prosecution and I was able to beat ALL the DWI charges. Tom was extremely professional and honestly had my best interest at heart. He also kept me aware of the approaching court dates and what specific documents I should provide. Tom also sent me a course to take to reduce the number of points on my license due to the other Traffic Violations. There's a reason Tom has a reputation for being one of the (if not the) best DWI/DUI lawyer in NJ and he proved it to me. I will definitely seek counsel from Tom for all my legal disputes going forward and I will definitely refer him to others that are in similar predicaments. Needless to say it was a pleasure working with him and I was extremely satisfied with the results.

Posted by anonymous | July 05, 2013

Good Outcome in a Bad Situation

I was facing 7 to 12 months suspension, interlock device, and multiple other problems. Tom was very careful and went through my case with a fine toothed comb. He found some inconsistencies with the police records and got the breath test thrown out, speeding ticket thrown out, and reckless driving d...own to careless driving. I walked away with the minimum 3 month suspension thanks to Tom. He even drove me home in pouring rain the night I had to surrender my license.

Posted by JD | June 28, 2013

Incredible/DWI Dismissed!

I was facing a charge of DWI after driving home from New York City through New Jersey to Pennsylvania. I looked online and found Mr. Blauvelt. To state it simply: choosing Mr. Blauvelt was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. First of all he is an extremely friendly man and I fel...t that I could trust him with my life. In terms of his professionalism, Mr. Blauvelt exceeds all expectations. You don't have to go through the trouble of dealing with an attorney that is hard to reach, because Mr. Blauvelt makes himself accessible to you at all times. After examining all of the evidence, Mr. Blauvelt seemed sure that my case would be dismissed, and sure enough it was! The greatest outcome possible! If you are seeking an attorney for a DWI, or any legal issue for that matter; I highly suggest, no, BEG you to give Mr. Blauvelt a call, because he will do everything in his power to fight for you in your case. This was my first experience in dealing with a legal offense and I will always give Mr. Blauvelt a call should I or any of my friends or family experience a legal issue in the future.

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2013

DWI/Failure to Submit/Leaving the Scene Dismissed - Tom is an expert - Do not hesitate to hire him

If you need an attorney for any type of traffic violation, I would highly recommend Tom. I was charged with a DWI, refusal to submit, leaving the scene (I hit a deer), failure to report and failure to keep right. While my car was damaged from hitting the deer, it was still drivable. It was lat...e and very cold outside so I decided to go home and deal with the insurance company in the morning. I drove a couple of miles and my tire went flat. I pulled over to the side of the road and called my wife. About 20 minutes later, as my wife pulled up, a police cruiser from the local township pulled up as well. He asked me what happened and I explained everything to him. He asked me if I had been drinking and I told him that I had two drinks. He asked me if I would submit to a field sobriety test and I said yes. I passed the field sobriety test and he asked me to sit in my car while his Sargent checked out where I hit the deer. The Sargent pulled up about 20 minutes later and said that since the accident happened in another township, they contacted them and they would want to talk to me. The police officer from the other township pulled up and came over to my car. By his tone, I could tell he was very aggravated to be dealing with this. He asked me what happened and then asked me to step out of the car. He asked me to do a field sobriety test which I did again. He said I was “border-line”, but that he was going to charge me with DWI. At the station, the police officer asked me to submit to a Breathalyzer test. Since I had heard that they were inaccurate, (and I really did not trust him), I refused. The next day I did several hours of research on the internet to find an attorney because up until that night, I never even had a ticket, so did not have one. Given his background as a former prosecutor, I decided to call Tom. I was surprised that he answered the phone as it was the weekend. He asked me to explain everything to him. He was very candid about the seriousness of the DWI, Failure to Submit, and Leaving the Scene, but felt he could help me. He did not understand why I got the ticket for leaving the scene as I had not done damage to someone else’s property. He told me what he charges (a flat fee) which I felt was extremely reasonable. He said that I would have to pay for any experts, copies of the police reports, etc. in addition to his fee. After talking with him, I knew immediately that I wanted to hire him and asked him to send me the necessary paperwork. After nearly five months and three court appearances, Tom successfully had the DWI, Refusal to Submit and Leaving the Scene, dismissed! Tom is an expert in this area. I am extremely happy with the outcome and feel very fortunate to have found him. Not only is a great attorney, he is a really nice guy who really cares about helping his clients. I hope to never need his services again, but would not hesitate to hire him if I did.

See All Client Reviews