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Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Best DUI and MVC Lawyer in NJ

I am a NJ resident that received an out-of-state DWAI conviction from NY due to a BAC of .07. When NY passed this offense to the NJ MVC, they automatically interpreted it as a full DUI and threatened to suspend my license and fine me $3,000! This was outrageous, as there is no law in NJ for anythin...g less than .08 BAC, and as recorded in court documents, I was under this limit. I hired Tom based on his successful DUI and MVC record, and I am very grateful that I did! This unfounded NJ suspension could have cost me my job and thousands of dollars. Tom got to work right away to write up the case for my defense and to explain to the MVC that my BAC was under the legal limit in NJ. While this case took several years to resolve, the MVC finally agreed to withdraw the potential suspension and drop the charges against my NJ driving record. Tom was available to answer all of my questions along the way, and did not provide any misleading expectations. He is an effective communicator that provides results. I was positioned to be wrongly punished, but the work of Tom and his office ensured that justice prevailed!

Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Fantastic attorney

I'm an out of state driver and I was charged with DUI, refusal, delaying traffic and disobey traffic control device. Tom took care of everything and I had all the charges dismissed except for the refusal ( I took his advice and plead guilty to that). It took a few appearances but everything worked o...ut in the end. Thanks Tom!

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

He Dropped 3 of My 4 Traffic Tickets - HIRE HIM!

Like others who mentioned that they had to look at Tom's reviews before they hired him, I was in the same boat. Yes, it does look skeptical for an attorney to have so many positive ratings with no negative reviews. In April 2016 I was pulled over for speeding 40+ over the limit. I did 107 mph on a 65... on I-287 while I was out for a delivery for my job (yes I was stupid). When the NJ state trooper showed up with a long paper that contained my 4 tickets, I was not surprised. NJ State Police is notorious for showing no mercy on any traffic stop. All of the tickets combined equaled to 15 points. In NJ you're only allowed to have 12 points on your license before it gets suspended and since I already had 1 point from last year, I knew I had to hire an attorney. I stood no chance if I went to court alone because of the severity of my tickets. I was charged with reckless driving, speeding 44 mph over, improper passing and unsafe lane change. That same night I went online and searched "best traffic attorney nj" and Thomas showed up first on the list on this website. I looked at his reviews and thought "wow, how could someone be so great?" so I called him despite my skepticism. The moment I called him, he made my worries go away. He kept it real with me and didn't hide anything. He told my possible outcomes and a possible amount of fines I would have to pay. Since his charge to obtain his services was low for a good quality representation (judging from other reviews) I thought "Well, what do I have to lose?" I paid him the amount and he kept me updated until the day of court. A few days ago I had court and Thomas did his magic. What could have been easily a 3 month license suspension and a possible jail sentence got reduced to only a 2-week license suspension and a $289 fine. Tom told me prior to my court appearance that I'd probably pay somewhere around 400-500 dollars but the fine was even lower thanks to him! Also, what could have been an additional 15 points on my license got reduced to 5 points. After Tom talked to the prosecutor for almost 8 long minutes, the judge agreed to drop the other charges if I pleaded guilty to reckless driving. All I can say is, thank you very much Mr. Blauvelt. You saved me from losing my license for 3 months. I can live with a 2 week suspension. If you are reading this, please don't hesitate and call him today. You will be happy with the outcome Tom gets you, and it is true that he fights for any client in court. He is also respected in the courthouse, which is another bonus if you want to win your case or get your charges reduced. Thank you again Thomas :)

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney; Hire Mr. Blauvelt Immediately!

Retained service of Mr. Blauvelt for a domestic violence allegation that ultimately went to trial. Don't even look at another attorney if you're in the unfortunate position where you need representation. Mr. Blauvelt is an attorney that will go to bat for you in the courtroom. He is extremely pro...fessional, listens to what you have to say, provides honest feeback to possible outcomes, and above all else knows his law. His experience quickly becomes apparent once court is in session. Don't hesitate, hire him now.

Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Tom Blauvelt is a professional, knowledgeable, and passionate lawyer

I came to Thomas Blauvelt visibly upset and depressed about my DWI charge. From the moment I stepped into his office and consulted with him, his experience and candid assessment of my case made me feel at ease, and I always felt like I was in good hands. He was always available for feedback and he cl...early explained exactly where he was taking the case step by step. Through his knowledge and experience,he outlined a legal strategy that ultimately led to the outright dismissal of my DWI charge. I HIGHLY recommend the services of Thomas Carroll Blauvelt.

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