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Ben Hiltzheimer
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Ben Hiltzheimer

5.0
106 reviews

331 West Main Street, Suite 604, Durham, NC 27701 + 1 location

Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Driving While Impaired and 3 more

About Ben Hiltzheimer

Ben Hiltzheimer is a trial lawyer with over 15 years of experience, exclusively focused on criminal defense. He earned his law degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and was trained at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, which former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder described as “the best public defender office in the country.” From 2006 to 2011, Ben served as an attorney at the Public Defender Service, spending two years in a specialized role addressing complex forensic issues and systemic criminal justice concerns in collaboration with the Innocence Project. He then transitioned into representing indigent clients charged with felonies in D.C. Superior Court, advocating for them throughout the entire trial process. Ben has built a strong reputation for securing positive outcomes for his clients and remains dedicated to defending individuals against the considerable power of state and federal authorities. Throughout his career, he has remained steadfast in his commitment to representing those accused of crimes, never working for the prosecution. Ben currently resides in Carrboro with his wife and three children.

 

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Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
August 30, 2025
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Ben has represented me through a few ordeals and has a perfect track record of getting all charges dismissed. Recently, he guided me through a charge that stemmed from a roommate dispute. For over a year, he was in regular communication and accessible anytime I had a question or concern. I also decided to move across the country to Washington state while the case was ongoing, and he was excellent in making sure everything was in order for me to leave the state with a pending charge. He continued fighting for me after I left, and recently the case was dismissed. Overall, I would give Ben my highest recommendation possible. No matter the circumstances, you can have no doubt that Ben will be extremely knowledgeable and will fight like hell on your behalf. He's easy to talk, e-mail, or text with, he breaks down complicated legal issues so that they're simple to understand, & he doesn't give up. Perhaps most importantly, he is a genuinely good, empathetic guy, & it's obvious that he cares.

 
Theft
Posted by Jacob
April 17, 2022
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I had done something really dumb (stole an abandoned car). When the police found out, I was really scared and had no idea what to do. But then Benjamin helped me and really well at that. Since it was my first-time offense, he got the police to let me off without it going onto my record. I know that without him, I would have gotten beaten down by the system for sure. I'm glad now that I had him by my side and if I ever needed a lawyer again (hopefully not), I would turn to him first. Thanks Ben!

 
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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 2
    • DUI/DWI
    • Theft
  • Other 3
    • Criminal Defense
    • Driving While Impaired
    • Federal Crime

Practice Details

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2006, California (Inactive)
    2008, District of Columbia (Retired)
    2011, North Carolina
    2008, District of Columbia
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    George Washington University National Law Center
    Class of 2006
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Georgia
    Class of 1999
    B.A.
    Philosophy

    University of Georgia
    Class of 1999
    B.A.
    Cognitive Science

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Founder/Managing Partner at Hiltzheimer Law Office, PLLC
5.0
106 reviews

331 West Main Street, Suite 604Durham, NC 27701U.S.A.

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Fax: 919-899-9405

19 West Hargett Street, Suite 508Raleigh, NC 27601U.S.A.

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19 West Hargett Street, Suite 508Raleigh, NC 27601U.S.A.

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    Ben Hiltzheimer was admitted in 2006 to the State of California.
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