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Benjamin Hiltzheimer
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Biography
I am a North Carolina trial attorney, but began my legal career in Washington, DC, at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia in 2006. In my first two years at PDS, I worked in an attorney fellowship position focused on litigating complex forensics issues in serious felony cases, and also worked in partnership with the Innocence Project to develop litigation strategies to combat the leading causes of wrongful conviction in trial courts nationwide.
After two years in that concentrated role, I moved into the trial division at PDS in DC, where I was trained by some of the best defense attorneys in the country. In 2011, I founded Hiltzheimer Law Office, PLLC in DC, and in 2012 relocated the practice to Raleigh, NC, when my family decided to make North Carolina our home.
Experience. Dedication. Results.
Hire a trial lawyer to fight for your rights. Fierce advocacy on behalf of the accused.
Over a decade of experience litigating complex criminal cases on behalf of the accused.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
DUI and DWI
40%
Federal Crime
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2024 2023
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7
Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 14 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 17 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Hiltzheimer Law Office, PLLC
(919) 694-6017
Mobile
605 W. Main St., Suite 206E, Carrboro, NC, 27510
hiltzheimer.comOnline Presence
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Benjamin Hiltzheimer's Reviews
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Posted by Jamie | February 2, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Courteous, timely and compassionate
I highly recommended using this law office as they have the best office administration that I have come across. They answer any and all questions that you may have, as many times as you may have them. They stay on top of your case throughout the process and they always have your best interest in min...
Posted by Audrey | January 7, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
10/10
Ben and his team are incredibly helpful and patient. I would have been completely lost without him! 10/10 recommend.
Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Gets the job done quickly and thoroughly
Was extremely confident and made my process as simple and stress free as possible. 10/10 recommend.
Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Couldn't have asked for a better attorney
Ben is hands down an amazing attorney, him and his team keep you informed throughout the entire process. Not once in the 4 years my case got dragged on did he slow down or try any less than 100%. He also was correct on the outcome from the beginning (we just had to wait for and get jerked around by t...
Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Diligent, Skilled, Dependable
We hired Ben Hiltzheimer after hearing great things, and he did not disappoint. Ben was highly responsive, professional, and clearly knowledgeable—making a stressful process much easier to navigate. What impressed us most was his persistence and dedication to do the right thing. He never gave up on o...
Benjamin Hiltzheimer's Lawyer Endorsements
"Highly skilled and respected in the community. I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hiltzheimer is a smart and passionate advocate for his clients. He analyzed every piece of evidence in each case and developed creative defenses time after time. I learned a great deal from him when we worked together and would refer any case to him without hesitation."
"Mr. Hiltzheimer consistently provides insightful and helpful advice. His knowledge and diligence are clearly evident. I endorse him without reservation."
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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Ben and I met in 2003 and lived together for two years while in law school. I can attest to Ben's exceptional work ethic, dedication to thoroughness and accuracy, and professionalism. Ben has substantial experience and success in criminal defense and DWI defense. He is the lawyer that I would retain for myself if I were in need."
"Our firm has and will continue to refer Ben our own clients with traffic violations. I recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney to help with such matters."
"I endorse Benjamin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Ben is a consummate professional and fearless litigator. Both bar and public are benefited by his informed advocacy."
"Mr. Hiltzheimer's reputation from Washington DC should proceed him to North Carolina. I have practiced in the same courthouse as in Washington, DC for over 5 years. He is a skilled, compassionate and aggressive defense attorney. The bench, the defense bar, and prosecutors in the District respected him greatly. Our loss is North Carolina's gain."
"Ben is an exceptional lawyer. I worked with him for over five years at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, and during that time he demonstrated that he is a highly skilled and aggressive litigator who is tremendously creative, knowledgeable, and dedicated to his clients. I would definitely recommend him to any friend or family member needing representation."
"I attended George Washington University with Ben and knew then that he was destined for a successful career as a criminal defense attorney."
"I worked and consulted with Ben on criminal defense matters since 2007. He is an extraordinarily dedicated and talented criminal defense lawyer. I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2022
Best Lawyers Recognition, Best Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Criminal Defense Attorney of the Month, Attorney At Law Magazine
2013
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2005
Murray Snyder Scholarship for Public Interest Work, The George Washington University
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Founding Attorney, Hiltzheimer Law Office, PLLC
2008 - 2011
Staff Attorney, Trial Division, Public Defender Service For The District Of Columbia
2006 - 2008
Special Litigation/Forensics Fellow, Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia
2005 - 2005
Summer Law Clerk, Public Justice (formerly Trial Lawyers for Public Justice)
2005 - 2005
Law Clerk, Department of Justice, Environmental Enforcement Division
2005 - 2006
Student Advocate, Project for Older Prisoners
2004 - 2004
Law Clerk, Department of Energy
2004 - 2004
Summer Associate, Troutman Sanders, LLP (Formerly Mays & Valentine)
2003 - 2004
Volunteer Law Student, Bread For The City
Associations
2013 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2013 - Present
10th Judicial District Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
George Washington University Law School Alumni AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Client Charged with Driving While Impaired (DWI)
Case Dismissed
Client Charged with Driving While Impaired (DWI)
Case Dismissed
Client Charged with Driving While Impaired (DWI)
DMV Refusal Revocation: Denied following hearing; District Court Case: Dismissed.
Client Charged with Armed Robbery
Not Guilty All Counts
Client Charged with Distribution of Cocaine
Not Guilty All Counts
Client Charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Not Guilty All Counts
Client Charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Case dismissed
Education
2006
The George Washington University
J.D.
1999
University of Georgia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1999
University of Georgia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Traffic Law CLE
Standard Field Sobriety Test Manual: What You Need to Know
2008
The Path to Becoming a Public Defender
Making the Evidence Work for You: Forensics, Cross Racial Identification & More
2008
Georgetown Prettyman New Lawyer Training
Litigating Eyewitness Identification Cases in Superior Court
2007
Public Defender Service Trial Lawyer Training
Litigating Eyewitness Identification Cases
Publications
2012
2008
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a person be charged twice for the same crime that they already went to jail for?
25 Jul 2012
Q&A
Caught stealing in Belk
14 May 2012
Q&A
When are the Miranda Rights supposed to be read to you?
13 May 2012