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Daniel Micah Blau

Appeals Attorney at Raleigh, NC

4.9   7 reviews
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  • Licensed for 15 years
    State NC
    Acquired 2007
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HAVE YOU BEEN CHARGED WITH A CRIME? I WILL PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND DEFEND YOUR FREEDOM!

I am a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice. I provide experienced criminal defense representation for trials and appeals in North Carolina state and federal courts. Whether you have a traffic ticket, a serious felony charge, or need appellate or post-conviction assistance, I can help defend your rights and protect your freedom. For more information, visit my website at , or call me at  for a free consultation. 

Awards

Top Contributor 2013
Top Contributor
2013

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Contact Daniel

Daniel M. Blau, Attorney at Law, P.C.
887A Washington St
Raleigh, NC, 27605

Reviews

4.9 / 5.0
  7 customer reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2013
Dismissed!!!
Dan went above and beyond handling my case: Assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury. He kept me informed every step of the way, got me in contact with a private investigator and even had the news groups remove my address from their websites. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, my case was dismissed!
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Posted by Renee | June 13, 2013
WE WON OUR APPEAL THANKS TO DAN BLAU
Dan Blau is a wonderful attorney. He was on our side from the beginning. He continually kept us informed. He did such a great job fighting for my Uncle's freedom. HE WON OUR APPEAL and helped reduce my uncle's sentence from 30 years to max 5 years. I highly recommend him.
Posted by V. Washington | March 9, 2021
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Thorough and Knowledgeable
Having previously spent a great deal of money on incompetent lawyers just to receive disastrous results, it was reassuring to consult with an attorney who not only demonstrated the required level of expertise, but also took time to patiently research and respond to my questions with thorough explanations. The only reason we chose not to proceed is because he was not available for the extensive representation we would need.
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Posted by Anna | April 8, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Charges Dismissed!
I hired Dan Blau after I lost my case in the Supreme Court of North Carolina. He explained that we had a chance to win my case on a motion for appropriate relief. They are generally difficult to win but he was able to get all of my convictions overturned and dismissed. He was always great about keeping me updated and informed. I highly recommend him!
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Posted by Will | July 9, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Top Quality Service and Best Results Possible
I highly recommend the services of Hale Blau & Saad. I recently found myself in need of high quality legal counsel and representation. After much searching online and multiple consultations face-to-face, I decided to hire Dan Blau as my attorney. Dan's commitment to providing informative, well-thought out legal counsel; consistent communication and patience in answering any and all questions I had along the way; and effectiveness in generating the best possible outcome for my case are truly appreciated.
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Posted by Steve | October 17, 2013
Great Job Handling Ticket
My wife received a citation in an accident, and Dan took care of everything, getting the ticket dismissed. I've referred several friends and clients of mine to him and have always gotten great feedback from them.
Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2013
Responsive
Dan has been always responsive and gave me real information on my case & did the needful to get the positive outcome.I would certainly recommend Dan.
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 15 minutes
  • Hourly Rates $ 200-300 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Daniel M. Blau, Attorney at Law, P.C.
  • 2018 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Hale & Blau
  • 2008 - 2018
  • Law Clerk
  • N.C. Court of Appeals
  • 2007 - 2008

Education

  • University of North Carolina School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2007
  • Duke University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2003

Legal Cases

  • State v. S.F.R.
  • New trial on all charges.
  • State v. T.L.
  • New trial on all charges.

Associations

  • North Carolina Bar Association, Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Section
  • Section Council
  • 2009 - Present
  • North Carolina Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • North Carolina Bar Association, Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Section
  • Chair
  • 2013 - 2014
  • ACLU of North Carolina
  • Vice President
  • 2012 - 2013
  • North Carolina Bar Association, Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Section
  • Vice Chair
  • 2012 - 2013
  • ACLU of North Carolina
  • Treasurer
  • 2011 - 2012
  • ACLU of North Carolina
  • Board of Directors
  • 2009 - 2015
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Best Lawyer, Criminal Defense: General Practice Section
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2023
  • Best Lawyer, Appellate Practice
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2023
  • Best Lawyer, Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2022
  • Best Lawyer, Appellate Practice
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2022
  • Best Lawyer, Appellate Practice
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2021
  • Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Law
  • North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
  • 2021
  • Best Lawyer, Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2021
  • Best Lawyer, Appellate Practice
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2021
  • Top Contributor Award
  • Avvo
  • 2013
  • Graduate with Honors
  • UNC School of Law
  • 2007
  • Judge Naomi E. Morris Memorial Scholarship
  • UNC School of Law
  • 2006
  • Nancy K. Rhoden Scholarship
  • UNC School of Law
  • 2006
  • AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • N/A
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Publications

  • North Carolina Bar Association CLE Materials
  • Social Networking as an Investigative Tool
  • 2011
  • Popular Government (UNC School of Government)
  • Juvenile Curfews: Constitutional Concerns and Recommended Remedies
  • 2007
  • First Amendment Law Review
  • Holy Scriptures and Unholy Strictures: A More Refined Establishment-Clause Analysis of Courtroom Oaths
  • 2006

Speaking Engagements

  • Bytes, Blood & Privacy: Emerging Technologies, Constitutional Rights and the Courts
  • Ethical Issues Associated with Social Media for Judges and Lawyers
  • 2011
  • N.C. Council of School Attorneys Summer Law Conference
  • Ethical Issues Associated with Social Media for Judges and Lawyers
  • 2011

Attorney endorsements

Received (8)
Given (8)
Endorse Daniel
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dan Blau is an excellent trial and appellate advocate. He is easily the most intelligent attorney in Wake County. Dan is also very personable and is an all-around good guy. I give him my highest recommendation."
Appeals Attorney | Feb 23
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Dan is a brilliant lawyer and his skills on the appellate level are top notch. He is also an excellent advocate at the trial level. I wholeheartedly recommend him."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"You simply won't find a smarter criminal lawyer. Dan and I have worked on a few cases together, and I am continuosly impressed at his ideas and outside of the box thinking. Most lawyers with that level of intellect are lacking in people skills. that is not at all the case with Dan. He is as personable and approachable as he is intelligent. I whole heartedly endorse this excellent lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dan is a knowledgeable and tenacious advocate in State and Federal Court."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I went to law school with Dan and have seen him in action in the courtroom. He is a very knowledgable and passionate advocate."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 10
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Dan is a fantastic attorney. He knows the law as well as anyone, and he is highly efficient in court. I trust him well enough to refer clients to him when I have a conflict of interest which requires me to refer the client to another attorney. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Daniel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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