DANIEL M. BLAU
RELENTLESS CRIMINAL DEFENSE
RELENTLESS CRIMINAL DEFENSE
CERTIFIED SPECIALIST
Dan is a Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice, a Constitutional Advocate and Criminal Defense Attorney. His practice focuses broadly on violations of individual rights as related to the criminal process and to appellate matters specifically.
RELENTLESS DEFENSE
Experience matters in criminal defense and it matters especially in the criminal appeal process. For more than a decade, Dan has successfully defended hundreds upon hundreds of criminal charges for clients across the state and is a successful appellate advocate.
APPELLATE SUCCESS
Dan's appellate and post-conviction advocacy has lead to the reversal of more than 20 serious felony and misdemeanor convictions on behalf of his clients saving them a combined 150 years in prison sentences. He is innovative, skillful, and meticulously prepared.
North Carolina Criminal Appeals & Criminal Defense Lawyer
HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST
Dan Blau is a North Carolina Criminal Defense and Criminal Appellate Lawyer. He protects the rights of people accused of crimes and appeals criminal convictions to higher courts when a defendant’s rights have been abridged at trial. His practice is dedicated exclusively to the defense of criminal charges and the appeal of criminal convictions.
Over more than a decade, Dan has handled thousands of felony, misdemeanor, and criminal traffic charges in North Carolina's state and federal courts, along with dozens of state and federal appellate and post-conviction matters. He is extensively experienced with every stage of the criminal process.
Though Dan focuses a significant portion of his practice on the meticulous issues of state and federal appeals, the foundation of his law practice surrounds complex criminal defense matters, including drug offenses, sex crimes, violent crimes, firearms and weapons violations, and criminal traffic matters.
Dan knows the devastation his clients and their families carry to his door and understands the burdens they experience. He is an advocate that provides insightful strategies and can be counted on to achieve the best possible outcome for your individual and unique circumstances. He provides honest and respectful communication, clear advice, and smart strategies. He is driven to succeed for each of his clients.
A successful, veteran criminal defense and appellate lawyer, Dan has earned his reputation as a fighter and zealous advocate. Whether navigating state or federal criminal courts or eloquently and effectively presenting oral argument in appellate matters, Dan provides his clients with the best opportunity to achieve desired outcomes in their criminal cases and pursuit of appellate relief. An AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell, you can breathe easier knowing you have made the right choice of legal counsel to see you through your criminal issues from start to finish.
Call Dan today for a free and confidential consultation.
919-256-3606
SERVICES
THOUSANDS OF CASES | DOZENS OF APPEALS | QUALIFIED SUCCESS
Order Vacated
State v. M.M., 209 N.C. App. 466 (2011) Client was ordered to enroll in lifetime satellite-based monitoring. RESULT ON APPEAL: Order vacated due to lack of jurisdiction.
Convictions Reversed
State v. L.P., 2011 N.C. App. LEXIS 1535 (2011): Client was convicted of misdemeanor larceny and sentenced to probation. RESULT ON APPEAL: Convictions reversed due to lack of evidence.
New Hearing Ordered
State v. A.N., 778 S.E.2d 863 (2015) Client pled guilty to robbery and was placed into deportation proceedings as a result of his convictions. RESULT ON APPEAL: New hearing ordered due to former attorney misadvising client about the consequences of his guilty plea.
New Trial Granted
State v. S.C., 802 S.E.2d 531 (2017) Client was convicted of felony assault and was sentenced to 65-90 months in prison. RESULT ON APPEAL: New trial granted due to violation of client’s constitutional rights at trial. (Appeal remains pending.)
Convictions Reversed
State v. G.B., 217 N.C. App. 380 (2011) Client was convicted of forgery and habitual felon and was sentenced to 70-93 months in prison. RESULT ON APPEAL: Convictions reversed due to lack of evidence.
New Trial Granted
State v. T.L., 217 N.C. App. 455 (2011) Client was convicted of robbery and kidnapping and was sentenced to 71-104 months in prison. RESULT ON APPEAL: New trial granted due to judge refusing to admit important defense evidence at trial.
Convictions Vacated
State v. J.D., 2017 N.C. App. LEXIS 327 (2017) Client was convicted of marijuana charge and habitual felon and was sentenced to 76-116 months in prison. RESULT ON APPEAL: Convictions vacated due to defective search warrant.
New Trial Granted
State v. S.R., 223 N.C. App. 325 (2012): Client was convicted of sex offenses and was sentenced to 307-378 months in prison. RESULT ON APPEAL: New trial granted due to judge allowing improper expert testimony at trial.
Convictions Vacated
State v. A.H. (2018) Client was convicted of multiple felony and misdemeanor counts of possessing weapons on educational property. RESULT ON POST-CONVICTION: All convictions vacated after statutes were ruled to be unconstitutional.
Conviction Vacated
State v. K.P. (2018) Client was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. RESULT ON POST-CONVICTION: Conviction vacated due to ineffective assistance of counsel; client released with time served.
Please note that these are examples of prior cases in which we have obtained a positive result for our client. Every case is different, and we cannot guarantee a specific result in your case.
What Our Clients Say
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.
From Avvo by Renee, June 2013
WE WON OUR APPEAL THANKS TO DAN BLAU
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.
From Avvo by Steve, October 2013
Great Job Handling Ticket
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.
From Avvo - Anonymous, June 2013
Responsive
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!
From Avvo - Anonymous, June 2013
Dismissed!!!
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 outlegal 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.
From Avvo by Will, July 2017
Top Quality Service and Best Results Possible
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!
From Avvo by Anna 4/2018
