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Posted by Matthew | January 06, 2010

Highly recommend

On my way in to first day of work at a new job, I had a minor accident on Route 22 in NJ. I pulled over and made sure other driver was okay and shared insurance info with the other driver. Seeing everything was okay and I still had time to make it in on-time to my new job, I left accident site to g...et to work. I suggested the other driver might want to call police to give report. I spoke to the police officer via phone an hour later to give my report. To my surprise, a few days later in mail, I received summons for "leaving the scene of the accident" carrying up to a $2500 fine with loss of license, "failure to report an accident", and "unsafe lane change." Well I knew two of the tickets were wrong since I pulled over, made sure the driver was okay and swapped insurance – I did internet search to checked the statute and found explanation on Attorney Thomas Blauvett's website to see there was no requirement to wait for a police officer to arrive at scene (although after my experience I suggest you always do). I knew there was a police report to vindicate me but I had no idea if that was good enough, I didn't know if I needed witnesses…I basically didn't know how to handle the situation…and I didn't want to lose my license or pay huge fines. I chose Thomas Carroll Blauvett, LLC to represent me after I did search on Nolo.com seeing that he came recommended and had good background handling such cases. With the recommendation and his reasonable fee, the decision was easy. I'm extremely happy with the outcome. Thomas handled all the negotiation with the prosecutor which resulted in dropped charges on the leaving the scene citation and reduced failure to report citation to failure to notify police in a timely manner. He also was able to have the failure to notify judgment sealed which protects me from future insurance claims. I didn't have to do any work other than answer a few simple questions from the judge. The fines were much less than expected and he even swayed judge to reduce one of the fines that may have doubled because the accident happened in safe corridor. I'm glad I made decision to ask Thomas Carroll Blauvett, LLC to represent me.

Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Theft Of Service Dismissed!

After being charged with theft of service, toll evasion and various traffic violations on the G.W.B Mr.Blauvelt was able to dismiss all criminal charges and downgraded my traffic violations THANK YOU!

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2013

Defies what one typically thinks (or hears jokes) about lawyers

Tom turned out to be a fantastic lawyer. He handled a case regarding a serious juvenile DUI charge and his handling of thyis case was, in a word, "Masterful". Due to his knowledge of the law, perseverance, and ability to negotiate, he helped us out in ways you cannot event begin to imagine. The on...ly less-than-optimal aspect of this experience for us was that he did not keep us as informed as much as I had expected. I must add though, some of my expectations with regard to information transfer came from concern about the charges and costs; worry. And, when we were togehter to discuss statusand next steps, his advice and recommendations on how we should proceed where well founded, accurate. Lastly, Tom treats you like a human being, not like just another case. Highly recommend you consider him for your legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2012

Great DUI Lawyer for Piscataway Court NJ

I went to Mr. Blauvelt's office a couple of days after I received a DUI charge in Piscataway NJ. My blood/alcohol content was a 0.15 and I was facing a 7 month suspension and an Interlock device installation. For those of you that aren't familiar with the interlock device, it's a device that the cour...ts make you install into your car for 6 months to a year after you get your license back. Not only do you have to blow into this device to start your car, but the payment for the device is pretty expensive. I wasn't from Piscataway, and didn't know much about their court system, so my primary agenda was to hire a lawyer that was close to the prosecutors and judges of the court. After looking up DUI lawyers in Piscatway, I really couldn't find any, so I started looking up DUI lawyers in the closest city (Edison) and immediately came across Mr. Blauvelt. During our first meeting, Mr. Blauvelt explained that he knew both prosecutors and both judges of Piscataway court very well and already started finding holes in my case and angles that he could work. He was very honest from the beginning, and never led me to believe that he could work a miracle for me, just so I would retain him. I was facing pretty serious charges, due to my high reading, so he explained to me what he could do within reason. Long story short, Blauvelt's relationships with the prosecutors and the judges allowed him to work work a deal with them, where they reduced my license suspension from 7 to 3 months, and I didn't have to install an interlock device! A 3 month license suspension is way more manageable than 7 months, especially since my job requires me to drive up and down NJ. Mr. Blauvelt's strong points are that he keeps very good relationships with prosecutors and judges, he knows DUI law in and out, and he's a straight shooter. He's also very responsive through email. He receives his emails on the phone and almost always responds to them . I would highly recommend Mr. Blauvelt to anyone that came to me with DUI issues.

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2009

Positive Performance Review

Mr. Blauvelt provided a comprehensive, thorough and knowledgable defense for a DWI charge I received in 2008. His expertise in matters associated with the law, the circumstances of the charge(s) against me, his access to and arrangement for expert advice and his knowledge of the court system --both a...s a defense attorney and a former prosecutor --served me well in mitigating what could have been catastrophic to me. The final judgement was fair and balanced, and justice was served for all parties involved, due mainly to his skill and experience, and his talent for negotiation in all matters related to operating a motor vehicle in the State of New Jersey. I have, since, refered several people to Mr. Blauvelt --those to whom I have expressed complete confidence in recommending his services.

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