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Year: 2015

Raleigh Lawyers Have “Good News” for Those with Limited Driving Privileges

In North Carolina, drivers licenses can be suspended or revoked due to alcohol-related offenses or certain convictions, or if they accumulated points in their records due to moving violations and...

New Synthetic Narcotic Wreaking Havok on U.S. Streets When people hear the word “drugs,” they rarely think of prescription medication. The word conjures images of marijuana, heroin, and cocaine among...

Well-Known Sandwich Spokesman Gets Hit With Federal Child Pornography Charges Jared Fogle was a well-known spokesperson for the Subway sandwich chain who recently gained more notoriety than he likely ever...

Time for a Teaching Moment It’s August and it’s that time again – back to school. With thousands of students of all ages around the Triangle heading back to the...

North Carolina’s underage drinking laws are clear: You must be 21 or older to purchase, possess, or consume alcoholic drinks. College students tend to put themselves at risk the most,...

Laura’s Law “Laura’s Law” was a statute passed by the N.C. General Assembly in 2011 that changed the way DWIs are sentenced in the state. The law was named for...

If you’ve ever missed a court date for a traffic ticket or criminal charge in North Carolina, your case may have been placed in voluntary dismissal with leave status, commonly...

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Raleigh’s Trusted Legal Advocates

Every case is unique, and so is every attorney. At Kurtz & Blum, our team of Raleigh-based attorneys brings decades of combined experience in criminal defense, traffic offenses, and family law. Each attorney has a distinct approach to legal representation, whether you need a skilled litigator to fight for you in court or a strategic negotiator to resolve a family law matter.

We know that hiring a lawyer can feel overwhelming—especially if it’s your first time dealing with legal issues. That’s why our entire legal team works together to ensure you get the right attorney for your case, based on your specific legal needs.

And what makes our team even more special? Our paw-torney at law – Augie. Known around Raleigh as the “Law Dog,” Augie takes a team-based approach to every case, ensuring justice is always served with a side of belly rubs. Whether he’s offering comfort during tough cases or greeting clients with a wagging tail, Augie brings warmth, loyalty, and a touch of fun to our practice.

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Seth A. Blum

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Howard A. Kurtz

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Colby Berry

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Rudy J. Benitez

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Will Shuford

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At Kurtz & Blum, we are proud to serve clients in Raleigh and across North Carolina, providing trusted legal representation in criminal defense, family law, and more. Here’s what our clients have to say about working with our team: