Benjamin Hiltzheimer
Criminal defense trial attorney. Experience, dedication, results.
Language(s):
English
Ben Hiltzheimer | Durham Criminal Defense Lawyer
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About Benjamin
Ben is an experienced trial lawyer with over 15 years of litigation experience exclusively in the realm of criminal defense. He earned his law degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He was trained in trial practice at the nation’s preeminent Public Defender agency, the federally funded Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, described by United States Attorney General Eric Holder as “the best public defender office in the country.”
From 2006 to 2011, Ben served as an attorney at the Public Defender Service, including two years in a litigation role focusing on complex forensics and systemic criminal justice issues in partnership with the Innocence Project, prior to transitioning that experience into the role of trial attorney. In his capacity as trial attorney at the Public Defender Service, he represented indigent individuals charged with felonies in the District of Columbia, from their initial appearance in Superior Court through trial. He has a proven track record of achieving excellent results in front of juries and judges, and is committed to advocacy on behalf of his clients in the face of the substantial power of state and federal governments. Ben has devoted his entire legal career to representing individuals, and has never worked for the other side.
Ben currently lives with his wife and three children in Carrboro.
From 2006 to 2011, Ben served as an attorney at the Public Defender Service, including two years in a litigation role focusing on complex forensics and systemic criminal justice issues in partnership with the Innocence Project, prior to transitioning that experience into the role of trial attorney. In his capacity as trial attorney at the Public Defender Service, he represented indigent individuals charged with felonies in the District of Columbia, from their initial appearance in Superior Court through trial. He has a proven track record of achieving excellent results in front of juries and judges, and is committed to advocacy on behalf of his clients in the face of the substantial power of state and federal governments. Ben has devoted his entire legal career to representing individuals, and has never worked for the other side.
Ben currently lives with his wife and three children in Carrboro.
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Experience
Founding Attorney
Hiltzheimer Law Offie, PLLC
2011 - Present
Raleigh & Durham, NC
Staff Attorney, Trial Division
Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia
2008 - August 2011
Washington D.C.
Attorney, Forensics Fellow
Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia
2006 - 2008
Washington D.C.
Law Clerk
Public Justice
June 2005 - August 2005
Washington D.C.
Law Clerk
U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Enforcement Section
January 2005 - May 2005
Washington D.C.
Law Clerk
U.S. Department of Energy
September 2004 - December 2004
Washington D.C.
Admission
State Bar of North Carolina
Bar of Washington D.C.
State Bar of California
Education
The University of Georgia
BA (Philosophy and Cognitive Science)
1999
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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North Carolina Advocates for Justice | Criminal Defense Section | Member
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16th Judicial District Bar Association
Honors / Awards
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Super Lawyers List2022
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Best Lawyers List2022
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Rising Star, North Carolina Advocates for Justice2019
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Attorney At Law Magazine Criminal Defense Attorney of the Month
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National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
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National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40
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American Society of Legal Advocates Top 40 under 40
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Avvo Clients’ Choice Award2013 / 2015
Notable Work
Publications
GoArticles DWI (Driving While Impaired/Intoxicated) and Implied Consent in North Carolina
2012
Blog Raleigh Criminal Defense Law Blog
2012
Blog Eyewitness Identification Reform Blog
2008
Additional Info
Founded 2011
Hiltzheimer Law Office, PLLC Highlights
Criminal, Felony, Misdemeanor, DUI-DWI
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1
Firm Locations:
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Languages:
English