Kurtz and Blum legal team
Raleigh's Award-Winning Criminal Defense & Family Law Firm — Since 1998

Your Freedom.
Your Family.
Your Future.

When the stakes are highest, Kurtz & Blum delivers 50+ years of combined legal expertise, a full-team collaborative approach, and aggressive courtroom advocacy — all working for you.

Since 1998

Serving Raleigh
For Over 25 Years

Trusted legal representation for individuals and families across Wake County, Johnston County, and North Carolina.

Recognition

Named Raleigh's
Best 2025

Recognized for excellence as a top Law Firm, Family Law practice, and Criminal Defense team in Raleigh.

Experience

50+ Years
Combined Experience

Decades of hard-won courtroom and negotiation experience across criminal defense and family law.

Team Approach

A Full Legal Team
In Your Corner

When you hire one attorney, you gain a collaborative firm — multiple legal minds invested in your outcome.

Practice Areas

Cases We
Accept &
Defend

At Kurtz & Blum, we provide aggressive, strategic legal representation across criminal defense and family law. Every case receives a tailored approach — never a generic strategy. Whether you're facing criminal charges or navigating a complex family matter, our award-winning team is prepared to fight for you.

DWI & DUI Defense

A DWI charge threatens your license, your career, and your record. Our recognized DWI defense attorneys aggressively challenge evidence and fight to protect your driving privileges and your future.

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Criminal Defense — Misdemeanors & Felonies

From misdemeanor charges to serious felonies, we build trial-ready defense strategies designed to give you the strongest possible position in Raleigh courts.

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Sex Crime Defense

Sex crime allegations demand immediate, strategic action. Our attorneys move quickly to protect your reputation, rights, and future with a carefully constructed, proactive defense.

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Domestic Violence

Whether you're defending against charges or seeking protection, our attorneys provide aggressive legal representation in both criminal and civil domestic violence matters.

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Separation & Divorce

Navigate one of life's hardest transitions with clarity and confidence. Our Raleigh divorce attorneys protect your financial stability and legal rights at every step.

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Child Custody & Support

Your children deserve stability. Our family law attorneys handle both amicable and contentious custody and support cases with the sensitivity and strategic skill the situation demands.

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Why Choose Kurtz & Blum

What Sets Our Firm
Apart from the Rest

50+ Years of Combined Experience

Our attorneys bring decades of hands-on courtroom and negotiation experience across criminal defense and family law — giving you a proven, battle-tested advantage.

Award-Winning Legal Team

Named among Raleigh's Best for Law Firm, Family Law, and Criminal Defense — our recognition reflects a consistent record of client-focused excellence.

The Team Approach

When you hire one attorney, you gain an entire firm. Every case benefits from multiple legal perspectives, ensuring no angle goes unexplored.

Honest, Realistic Counsel

We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear — so you can make informed decisions with a clear-eyed picture of your options and risks.

Courtroom-Proven Advocacy

From negotiation to trial, our attorneys are fierce advocates who know Raleigh's courts and build strategies designed to deliver results.

Tailored Legal Strategy

No two cases are alike. We craft individualized legal approaches aligned with your specific facts, goals, and the realities of North Carolina law.

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About Our Firm

Your Trusted
Raleigh Attorneys

Since 1998, Kurtz & Blum has stood as one of Raleigh's most trusted legal firms — built on the conviction that every client deserves honest advice, strategic advocacy, and a team that genuinely cares about the outcome. What began as a commitment to quality representation has grown into an award-winning firm recognized for excellence across criminal defense, family law, domestic violence, and DWI/DUI cases throughout Wake County, Johnston County, and beyond.

What sets us apart isn't just our 50+ years of combined experience — it's how we work. When you hire one of our attorneys, you gain the knowledge, insight, and dedication of an entire legal team. Our collaborative approach means your case is never handled in isolation; attorneys share expertise and challenge each other's thinking so you always receive the most complete, thoroughly vetted legal strategy possible.

We know that facing criminal charges or navigating a family law matter can be among the most stressful moments of your life. That's why we lead with candor — no sugarcoating, no empty promises. Just straightforward counsel, relentless advocacy, and a legal team fully invested in fighting for the best possible outcome for you and your family.

Criminal Law
Seth A. Blum
Howard A. Kurtz
Colby Berry
Will Shuford
Family Law
Jared Hammett
Rudy J. Benitez
Chuanita Williams Smalls
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"Choosing an attorney may be the most important decision you ever make."

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Our Process

How We Go
To Work For You

From your first call to final resolution, every step of working with Kurtz & Blum is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and the strongest possible defense.

01

Schedule a Confidential Consultation

Reach out by phone or online form. We'll listen to your situation without judgment and give you an honest, preliminary assessment of where you stand.

02

Full Case Evaluation

Our team reviews every detail — evidence, charges, timelines, and circumstances — to identify every viable legal strategy and potential weakness in the opposing case.

03

Build Your Tailored Defense Plan

We develop a legal approach designed specifically around your facts and goals, never a generic template — because your case and your future are unique.

04

Aggressive Representation

Whether negotiating a resolution or fighting at trial, our attorneys advocate fiercely on your behalf at every stage — in Raleigh's courtrooms and beyond.

05

Resolution & Ongoing Clarity

We pursue the best achievable outcome and keep you informed every step of the way. You are never left wondering where your case stands.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions
We Hear From Clients

Yes. North Carolina DWI laws are complex, and the consequences — license revocation, fines, employment impact, and a permanent criminal record — are serious. An experienced DWI defense attorney can challenge the evidence, the traffic stop, and the testing procedures in ways that can meaningfully change the outcome of your case.

Immediately. Evidence disappears, witnesses' memories fade, and legal deadlines begin running from the moment charges are filed. The earlier an attorney is involved, the more options exist to build a strong defense.

When you retain one of our attorneys, your case benefits from the collective thinking of our entire firm. Attorneys collaborate on strategy, share insights across specialties, and ensure your case is scrutinized from every angle — not just one lawyer's perspective.

Our firm is based in Raleigh and serves clients throughout Wake County, Johnston County, and surrounding areas of North Carolina.

Yes. Our firm handles a full range of criminal defense — including DWI/DUI, felonies, misdemeanors, sex crimes, and domestic violence — as well as family law matters including divorce, separation, and child custody. Many clients come to us facing issues that touch both areas.

Bring any documents related to your case — police reports, court notices, charges filed, and any relevant correspondence. The more detail you can share, the more accurately we can assess your options from the very first meeting.

Family law cases require a balance of strategic negotiation and, when necessary, aggressive litigation — with a focus on protecting your financial interests and your relationship with your children. Our dedicated family law attorneys bring both sensitivity and courtroom strength to every case.

Yes. Everything discussed during your consultation is protected by attorney-client privilege. You can speak openly about your situation so our team can give you the most accurate and honest guidance possible.

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Your Defense
Begins With
One Call.

Don't wait. Evidence disappears, deadlines pass, and every day without legal counsel is a day working against you. Let Kurtz & Blum put a full team in your corner — starting now.

Phone
(919) 832-7700
Email
info@kurtzandblum.com
Office
434 Fayetteville St #710, Raleigh, NC

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