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Seth A. Blum
About Seth
Biography
Seth is a graduate of Tufts University and Duke Law School. He also holds a Master's Degree from the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy Studies. Seth is an experienced trial attorney who is licensed and has tried cases in both North Carolina State and Federal Courts. He regularly teaches other lawyers in advanced trial techniques. Seth is an Adjunct Professor of Law at University of North Carolina School of Law.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
47%
33 years | 3,800 cases
DUI and DWI
25%
33 years
Domestic Violence
10%
33 years
Violent Crime
10%
33 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in North Carolina for 32 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1993
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Location
Kurtz & Blum
434 Fayetteville Street, Suite 710, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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Seth A. Blum's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Nothing special about this lawyer, just another lawyer!
I hired him to represent me for a felony charge and paid a fee that was reasonable as I consulted other lawyers too. He didn't do much work than what a Free Court appointed attorney would have done. In other words, he didn't put much effort into the case once hired and it was clear that he is playi...
Posted by anonymous | August 6, 2014
A Strong Advocate For Your Rights Who Provides Great Counsel & Empowers His Clients
Seth gave me great advice and best of all he takes the time to empower you and protect your rights. I appreciate his ability to take the broader view of an issue and to give great common sense counsel.
Posted by Tish | April 9, 2013
Highly Recommend
I would highly recommend the law firm of Seth Blum. I was highly recommended myself. My son was charged with a felony breaking and entering, and I was so worried with what the consequence could have been. I met with Mr. Blum and he completely made me feel assured that he would do his best for my s...
Seth Blum
Replied last May 2, 2013Though we cannot guarantee this sort of result in every case, I was pleased to be able to get a swift, just, and favorable outcome for your son. Thank you for your kind words.
Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2012
The guy you want on your side in a courtroom.
Seth Blum is an excellent attorney and one of the most patient and caring people I have ever met. His expertise of the law and the devotion that he shows to his clients is well known. I have referred him to several people and they all report the same postitive experience that I had using his servic...
Posted by Bonnie Borchert | September 26, 2011
Awesome lawyer- awesome firm
Seth Blum and his firm have handled 2 seperate issues for me and were very professional and dilligent in both cases. He is extremely knowledgeable but not pretentious or bias. I was very happy with the outcome and would and will use his services again. I also give his firm's name and information out...
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"You won't do better than Seth Blum if you are looking for a great lawyer. He is confident, throrough, inventive and very smart. Don't let the clothes fool you -- Seth knows the game of criminal defense and he plays it exceedingly well, much to the chagrin of the local DA's office."
"Seth is a good trial attorney. Seth is a zealous advocate for his clients and does a great job for his clients."
"I endorse this Attorney Baum as he appears to have a good understanding of criminal law when it comes to polygraph testing. I recommend him for all areas of his practice."
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"Seth exemplifies the very best attributes of a criminal defense attorney: Honesty, Passion, and Dedication. His experience and tenacity allows him to obtain excellent results for his clients. Seth is also always willing to help a fellow attorney. I would recommend him without any hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2006
Cantey Award for Best Actor, Raleigh Little Theatre
2002
Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical, Triangle Theater
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University Of North Carolina School Of Law
2002 - Present
Assistant Team Leader, National Institute For Trial Advocacy
1996 - 1997
Assistant Public Defender, Orange and Chatham County Public Defender's Office
1993 - 1995
Assistant Public Defender, Cumberland County Public Defender's Office
Associations
1998 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1993 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Webb
Not Guilty in 14 minutes
State v. Bowers
The jury hung on the DWI and the State declined to try the case a second time. Mr. Bowers was convicted of the lesser charges saving his right to drive and his job.
State v. Bryant
Murder dismissed. Ms. Bryant plead to a drug charge for which there was overwhelming evidence.
State v. Sinclair
Not Guilty
Education
1993
Duke University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Duke University
MA - Masters
1990
Tufts University
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
University College London
1989
Speaking Engagements
2012
Understanding and Negotiating Traffic Court
Getting Your Client Back on the Road
2011
Building Trial Skills
Exhibits: a Practical Guide
Publications
2000
True Bill
New Institute of Government Publication
2000
True Bill
IOG Issues Helpful Publications
1999
True Bill
No Legal Lessons from "Ally McBeal"
1999
True Bill
Keeping the Doors Open
1998
Duke Policy News
Death Penalty - Cost or Justice?
1998
True Bill
The Case of the Disappearing Attorneys
1998
True Bill
Assault Inflicting Serious Bodily Inury: What Effect Does N.C.G.S. Section 14-32.4 have on the "Serious Injury" Element in Assault Cases
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I beat harassment charges pressed by a female covert narcissist ?
13 Nov 2025
Q&A
Can i refuse a polygraphafter accepting to do one ?
13 Nov 2025
Q&A
Will I be facing prison or jail time for stealing from my job in NC?
14 Aug 2022