Howard A. Kurtz

I have represented people charged with Murder; Rape, Drug Trafficking, Felonies and Misdemeanors including Drug Offenses, Sex Offenses, DWIs and Traffic Offenses all the way down to simple Speeding Charges. I practice throughout North Carolina as a trial lawyer, having tried cases in District and Superior Court. I have also handled appeals in the NC Court of Appeals. My firm, Kurtz & Blum PLLC has defended people on Minor Infractions and Crimes through high profile Felonies and Homicides.

I have handled many DWI cases over almost 2 decades. Many of my clients were charged with DWI for drugs as well as alcohol. I have also represented people charged with murder related to driving while impaired. In 2008, I represented a client charged with 2nd degree murder for a DWI related hit and run. It was his third DWI and he had confessed before speaking with me. It required a tremendous effort on my firm's part but we successfully kept him out of prison.

For over 19 years I have handled cases of domestic violence ranging from simple assault to assault on a female to homicides related to domestic violence. I have handled domestic violence restraining orders as well. Given the rise of false allegations in the context of divorce or child custody cases, I have also gained experience working with Lynn Prather, our domestic associate, in addressing both the civil and criminal sides of the client's case in a manner that best served our client's needs

Computer forensics, or electronically stored evidence, has become pervasive in white collar criminal defense. I have a thorough understanding of the technology used by both forensic examiners as well as our clients. This tech savvy background allows me to quickly sort through forensic data and avoid going down the multitude of forensic rabbit holes that can easily consume the less technologically inclined. A firm technological skill set has become a must for competent white collar defense.