Atty. Daniel M. Blau
Daniel Blau is a dedicated criminal appeals and post-conviction attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a deep commitment to constitutional advocacy, Dan has successfully represented clients before North Carolina’s state and federal appellate courts, securing reversals and remands in complex felony cases.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Raleigh, NC · 19+ Years Experience
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About Daniel M. Blau at a Glance
Daniel M. Blau is a criminal defense and appellate attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Blau | Hynson Law. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2007). Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (JD, 2007) and Duke University (BA, 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel M. Blau
- Daniel Blau is a dedicated criminal appeals and post-conviction attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina
- With a deep commitment to constitutional advocacy, Dan has successfully represented clients before North Carolina’s state and federal appellate courts, securing reversals and remands in complex felony cases
- As a Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice, he brings extensive knowledge and experience to each case, ensuring clients receive comprehensive and strategic representation
- Dan has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America in both the Criminal Defense: General Practice and Appellate Practice sections since 2021, has been selected to Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite since 2025, and included in North Carolina Super Lawyers in 2026 for his appellate work
- His career began with a judicial clerkship under The Honorable Linda M. McGee, Chief Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals, setting the foundation for his focus on appellate and post-conviction litigation
- Beyond his legal practice, Dan is an active member of the legal community, having served on the North Carolina Bar Association’s Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Section Council, as well as holding leadership roles with the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina
- He frequently lectures and publishes on legal ethics and appellate issues
- A Raleigh native, Dan earned his law degree with honors from the University of North Carolina School of Law, where he served as Executive Editor of the First Amendment Law Review
- He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Studies from Duke University, with a minor in political science and a certificate in health policy
- Dan is admitted to practice in all North Carolina state courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina
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Criminal Defense in Raleigh
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Appellate Practice in Raleigh
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Raleigh
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Raleigh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Raleigh-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Raleigh Choose Daniel M. Blau
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel M. Blau's practice in the field of criminal defense and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel M. Blau brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and appellate, Daniel M. Blau can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Raleigh
A Raleigh-based practice means Daniel M. Blau attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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