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Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2015

Excellent Lawyer

I was facing some serious charges and looking at 90 days in jaiI. Nicole represented me and my charges were dismissed. What an awsome job. I am so grateful that I hired Mr Blauvelt . Great lawyer and staff.

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 Joseph | December 17, 2014

Great service at a great price.

I was looking at five points on my licence, suspension and a hefty fine, but he made it all go away. all I got was a small fine and no record that the offence ever occurred. I would highly recommend this lawyer to anyone who has a serious pr problem with a traffic ticket or any motor vehicle offence....

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 Jamie | December 09, 2014

Excellent attorney, excellent staff

A lovely young woman named Nicole fought my case in lieu of Mr. Blauvelt. I had 7 tickets, 3 of which were pretty serious. I hadn't changed anything about my car since I'd bought it, including plates. So I got fictious plates, no insurance, no registration, unsafe tires, no inspection, provisional dr...iving and no front plate. She reduced it to only 2 tickets, no points, no surcharges, just a $300 payment. I was out of the court in 10 minutes. Highly recommend.

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