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Debbie Matthews

NC State Bar Certified Paralegal | Criminal Division

Debbie is an NC State Bar Certified Paralegal in the criminal division at Kurtz & Blum, where she has supported attorneys and clients through every stage of criminal case work for more than 19 years.

Before joining the firm, she spent years working at the Wake County Courthouse. That experience gave her a working knowledge of how North Carolina courts operate day to day, and it is a foundation she still draws on nearly two decades later. Her colleagues rely on her steady hand and deep institutional memory, and her clients benefit from a paralegal who has quite literally seen it all.

Outside of the office, Debbie can be found on the beach or on her way to Disney World.

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Meet Our Attorneys

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

Colby Berry

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Jared Hammett

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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: