Kurtz & Blum has been voted one of Raleigh’s Best every year since 2022. In 2026, readers of The News & Observer named us winners in four categories, including Gold in both Family Law and Divorce Law. This page collects the recognition our firm and attorneys have received, and we update it each year.
Raleigh’s Best 2026
Raleigh’s Best is The News & Observer’s annual readers’ choice awards. Winners are chosen by public vote. You can see the full results at VotedRaleighsBest.com.
In print: the 2026 Raleigh’s Best magazine
Our team appears on the cover of this year’s Raleigh’s Best feature from The News & Observer under the headline “In Your Corner.”
Read the accompanying story, “Kurtz & Blum Is in Your Corner,” on how we keep strong, separate teams for criminal defense and family law under one roof.
Raleigh’s Best year by year
| Year | Family Law | Divorce Law | Criminal Defense Law | Law Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gold | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| 2025 | Gold | — | Silver | Gold |
| 2024 | Gold | — | Silver | Gold |
| 2023 | — | — | Gold | — |
| 2022 | — | — | Bronze | — |
Read about past wins: Raleigh’s Best 2025.
Other recognition
- WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards, 2024: winner, Attorney/Law Firm category. Read more.
- BusinessRate “Best of 2025”: Law Firm, Raleigh, based on Google reviews.
- Expertise.com, 2025: Best DUI Lawyers in Cary.
- Seth A. Blum: The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in North Carolina.
- Howard A. Kurtz: AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Thank you
Every one of these honors comes from the clients, colleagues and neighbors who trust us with some of the hardest moments of their lives. If you or someone you love needs help, whether it’s your family or your freedom at stake, contact us or call (919) 832-7700.
