team-member

Timothy Vanderweert

Raleigh, NC

Licensed for 31 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

DUI and DWI

Language

English French

About

I am a 1990 graduate of the School of Law of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I attended as a Van Hecke Scholar. I have also earned degrees in the humanities from Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have practiced law since 1990. I devote my legal practice almost exclusively to DWI/DUI and traffic cases. Since 1990, I have represented more than 20,000 clients. These have included numerous DWI cases that presented challenging legal issues and significant obstacles, and I have successfully defended many clients who were advised by others to simply plead guilty. Someone once said that "experience is the name that people give to their previous mistakes." It's true. Lawyers learn by doing. In learning their craft, they learn hard lessons, often at the expense of the people who hire them. The truth is this: I am a much better attorney after having practiced for 28 years than I was after 2, or 5, or 10, or 15 years. At this point in my career, after representing thousands of people like you, I've pretty much seen it all. I know what works....and what doesn't. I've learned that good, really good, DWI defense, is the result of dedication to the specific expertise required of DWI law coupled with the experience of having done it time and time again. So, when deciding who to entrust your DWI defense to, first ask yourself what specific experience does this attorney have in representing DWI defendants? How many years have they practiced? Do they specialize in DWI defense, or do they claim to do all sorts of different law? How many DWI cases have they tried? Finally, ask yourself this: do I want my defense to be a learning experience for my attorney, or should I entrust my defense to an experienced, competent attorney who won't be learning at my expense?

Practices Areas

DUI and DWI

Speeding and traffic ticket

Language

English French

Contact

5 W Hargett St Rm 403Raleigh, NC, 27601-14785 W Hargett St Rm 403Raleigh, NC, 27601-1478

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Ashley
September 24, 2020

Tim and his team have been absolutely amazing helping me with my speeding tickets. Very quick replies, always kind and professional, and they get the job done as long as it’s doable. Thank you guys for saving my license!

anonymous
August 18, 2020

Mr. Vanderweert did a great job for me. He went above and beyond to make sure my kid wasn’t punished for his stupidity. As a parent I’m very grateful. As he said, kid’s screw up. It’s our job to make sure they learn from it without screwing up their life.

Shelby
December 18, 2018

A true champion among men! I was charged with DWI in August and, at the recommendation of some good friends, hired Mr. Vanderweert to represent me in an attempt to get it dismissed. After normal court proceedings of getting the trial date selected (about 3.5 months), Mr. Vanderweert successfully had the charges dismissed. I'm grateful to Donna for being so thorough getting me through the initial stages of dealing with the charges by quickly getting my temporary driving privileges and making sure that I was as prepared as possible for all potential outcomes of the case. I have trouble Not worrying about things, especially such momentous events that will affect my life for years to come, but thanks to Tim and Donna, the process was smooth and easy to understand and resulted in the best possible outcome. I'm extremely satisfied that I chose Mr. Vanderweert to represent me for this case and hope to not need his services again in the future.

VS
November 27, 2018

So this is my success story with Mr. Tim Vanderweert. Hope this inspires others to take the right decision and look no further. It brings me great pleasure to echo some of the fabulous reviews that have already been posted for Mr. Vanderweert . I was arrested for DWI in Aug 2018 and I got my case DISMISSED today. The last 3.5 months had been very stressful. But Mr. Vanderweert and Paralegal Donna were with me throughout this tough time and helped me to achieve this positive outcome. Since it was my first DWI - and will be my last too ;) , I was really worried especially after blowing a .12. I researched avvo.com , checked out atleast 4-5 attorneys in the area and when I came across Mr. Tim Vanderweert, that was it. The stats speak for themselves and he became my go-to person from that day for this case. I called his office the same weekend and he was kind and gracious to give me a personal appointment that same day. His depth of knowledge with law, vision of loopholes invisible to the normal eye, tons of experience with the Justice system was all evident from the very first day I met him and that encouraged me to take the next step forward without any second thought or hesitation since I was keen on getting this off my record that had been clean so far. Donna had also been very accommodative and responsive of all my questions during this period and made sure I had everything when I needed - starting from the Limited Driving Privilege to sharing the discovery , sharing my court appointment dates,and helping me with answers to random questions I used to get in my nervous breakdowns. My case was scheduled today and was dismissed. All thanks to Tim, who was able to dissect the case to a point where the stop by the officer had a legal issue and the remainder was not discussed . I wanted to share the good news as promptly as possible so that people who have their cases scheduled can go ahead and make their decision without any doubt or delay. For those who are already clients of Tim, and whose cases are yet to be heard in near future, I encourage you to come read these great reviews so your trust is reinforced and it helps you sleep assured. There are scriptures and religions that profess that "God appears in different forms and yet remains invisible" . All I can say is I have been fortunate in seeing "Him in Tim" through this unfortunate episode. In Tim we trust !

anonymous
June 30, 2018

I received a DUI going through a check point. It was my one and only encounter with the police. I was so embarrassed! Tim met with me, he made me feel more at ease. We had many court dates. His paralegal Donna was amazing. She kept me informed every step of the way. He and Donna never allowed me to worry about details. I knew what to expect every step of the way. Tim is extremely knowledgeable and was able to get my case dismissed. Through out my ordeal I watched many DUI Attorneys and I feel that Tim is very respected by the court and the other Attorneys. I truly do not feel I would have had the positive outcome without his representation. I am forever grateful.

anonymous
May 18, 2018

I hired Tim vanderweert couple months a go today my case was dismissed Tim know what his doing highly recommended and don’t forget a big thanks to Donna she was great thanks again

Ryan
March 26, 2018

Mr. Vanderweert represented me on a DUI charge. He is hands down the best DUI attorney practicing law in Wake County. He explained the process thoroughly during the consultation. He provided excellent support during a very stressful time, which really helped to mitigate the stress associated with being charged with a crime. He did an excellent job soliciting testimony from the arresting officer. His knowledge of DUI is exceptional. Mr. Vanderweert has a significant amount of criminal defense experience and this experience is invaluable in circumstances like this. Ultimately, his knowledge, experience, and thoroughness in witness examination combined to help me receive a dismissal of the DUI charges. I would highly recommend using Mr. Vanderweert if you are charged with a DUI. Mr. Vanderweert definitely knows what it takes to receive a favorable outcome.

Allan
January 24, 2018

I needed representation in Raleigh (Wake County) for something that was potentially a long shot case. I live out of state and needed someone that I could trust to navigate the local environment and find the best way to progress the case. I interviewed at least half a dozen different lawyers in the area. Both Tim and Donna were extremely knowledgeable, happy to share that information, and extremely easy to deal with. A flat fee gave me the visibility up front for what I was committing to and made it very easy to engage. We have just wrapped up a two year ordeal. Tim was active and engaged, gave great advice, stayed in touch and kept me up to date. This was my first time going through this, but I have now learned a lot. In particular, I got to see a lot of other lawyers in action while sitting in the courtroom. It made me even more confident in my selection - Tim was head an shoulders above the others. Tim's skillful navigation resulted in a dismissal, the best outcome I could have hoped for. While I hope to not need similar representation in the future, I would not hesitate to recommend Tim Vanderveert.

anonymous
July 25, 2017

Mr. Vanderweert represented me in two different counties. He got the best ending he could for what I was dealing with. I recommend Mr. Vanderweert.

Sylvan
June 27, 2017

Back in August 2016, I got pulled over and blew a 0.09. After months of continuance, professional advice and patience, Tim got my case dismissed! If you find yourself in this situation, don't hesitate, he is the best one in town!

Ashley
September 24, 2020

Tim and his team have been absolutely amazing helping me with my speeding tickets. Very quick replies, always kind and professional, and they get the job done as long as it’s doable. Thank you guys for saving my license!

anonymous
August 18, 2020

Mr. Vanderweert did a great job for me. He went above and beyond to make sure my kid wasn’t punished for his stupidity. As a parent I’m very grateful. As he said, kid’s screw up. It’s our job to make sure they learn from it without screwing up their life.

Shelby
December 18, 2018

A true champion among men! I was charged with DWI in August and, at the recommendation of some good friends, hired Mr. Vanderweert to represent me in an attempt to get it dismissed. After normal court proceedings of getting the trial date selected (about 3.5 months), Mr. Vanderweert successfully had the charges dismissed. I'm grateful to Donna for being so thorough getting me through the initial stages of dealing with the charges by quickly getting my temporary driving privileges and making sure that I was as prepared as possible for all potential outcomes of the case. I have trouble Not worrying about things, especially such momentous events that will affect my life for years to come, but thanks to Tim and Donna, the process was smooth and easy to understand and resulted in the best possible outcome. I'm extremely satisfied that I chose Mr. Vanderweert to represent me for this case and hope to not need his services again in the future.

VS
November 27, 2018

So this is my success story with Mr. Tim Vanderweert. Hope this inspires others to take the right decision and look no further. It brings me great pleasure to echo some of the fabulous reviews that have already been posted for Mr. Vanderweert . I was arrested for DWI in Aug 2018 and I got my case DISMISSED today. The last 3.5 months had been very stressful. But Mr. Vanderweert and Paralegal Donna were with me throughout this tough time and helped me to achieve this positive outcome. Since it was my first DWI - and will be my last too ;) , I was really worried especially after blowing a .12. I researched avvo.com , checked out atleast 4-5 attorneys in the area and when I came across Mr. Tim Vanderweert, that was it. The stats speak for themselves and he became my go-to person from that day for this case. I called his office the same weekend and he was kind and gracious to give me a personal appointment that same day. His depth of knowledge with law, vision of loopholes invisible to the normal eye, tons of experience with the Justice system was all evident from the very first day I met him and that encouraged me to take the next step forward without any second thought or hesitation since I was keen on getting this off my record that had been clean so far. Donna had also been very accommodative and responsive of all my questions during this period and made sure I had everything when I needed - starting from the Limited Driving Privilege to sharing the discovery , sharing my court appointment dates,and helping me with answers to random questions I used to get in my nervous breakdowns. My case was scheduled today and was dismissed. All thanks to Tim, who was able to dissect the case to a point where the stop by the officer had a legal issue and the remainder was not discussed . I wanted to share the good news as promptly as possible so that people who have their cases scheduled can go ahead and make their decision without any doubt or delay. For those who are already clients of Tim, and whose cases are yet to be heard in near future, I encourage you to come read these great reviews so your trust is reinforced and it helps you sleep assured. There are scriptures and religions that profess that "God appears in different forms and yet remains invisible" . All I can say is I have been fortunate in seeing "Him in Tim" through this unfortunate episode. In Tim we trust !

anonymous
June 30, 2018

I received a DUI going through a check point. It was my one and only encounter with the police. I was so embarrassed! Tim met with me, he made me feel more at ease. We had many court dates. His paralegal Donna was amazing. She kept me informed every step of the way. He and Donna never allowed me to worry about details. I knew what to expect every step of the way. Tim is extremely knowledgeable and was able to get my case dismissed. Through out my ordeal I watched many DUI Attorneys and I feel that Tim is very respected by the court and the other Attorneys. I truly do not feel I would have had the positive outcome without his representation. I am forever grateful.

anonymous
May 18, 2018

I hired Tim vanderweert couple months a go today my case was dismissed Tim know what his doing highly recommended and don’t forget a big thanks to Donna she was great thanks again

Ryan
March 26, 2018

Mr. Vanderweert represented me on a DUI charge. He is hands down the best DUI attorney practicing law in Wake County. He explained the process thoroughly during the consultation. He provided excellent support during a very stressful time, which really helped to mitigate the stress associated with being charged with a crime. He did an excellent job soliciting testimony from the arresting officer. His knowledge of DUI is exceptional. Mr. Vanderweert has a significant amount of criminal defense experience and this experience is invaluable in circumstances like this. Ultimately, his knowledge, experience, and thoroughness in witness examination combined to help me receive a dismissal of the DUI charges. I would highly recommend using Mr. Vanderweert if you are charged with a DUI. Mr. Vanderweert definitely knows what it takes to receive a favorable outcome.

Allan
January 24, 2018

I needed representation in Raleigh (Wake County) for something that was potentially a long shot case. I live out of state and needed someone that I could trust to navigate the local environment and find the best way to progress the case. I interviewed at least half a dozen different lawyers in the area. Both Tim and Donna were extremely knowledgeable, happy to share that information, and extremely easy to deal with. A flat fee gave me the visibility up front for what I was committing to and made it very easy to engage. We have just wrapped up a two year ordeal. Tim was active and engaged, gave great advice, stayed in touch and kept me up to date. This was my first time going through this, but I have now learned a lot. In particular, I got to see a lot of other lawyers in action while sitting in the courtroom. It made me even more confident in my selection - Tim was head an shoulders above the others. Tim's skillful navigation resulted in a dismissal, the best outcome I could have hoped for. While I hope to not need similar representation in the future, I would not hesitate to recommend Tim Vanderveert.

anonymous
July 25, 2017

Mr. Vanderweert represented me in two different counties. He got the best ending he could for what I was dealing with. I recommend Mr. Vanderweert.

Sylvan
June 27, 2017

Back in August 2016, I got pulled over and blew a 0.09. After months of continuance, professional advice and patience, Tim got my case dismissed! If you find yourself in this situation, don't hesitate, he is the best one in town!

Ashley
September 24, 2020

Tim and his team have been absolutely amazing helping me with my speeding tickets. Very quick replies, always kind and professional, and they get the job done as long as it’s doable. Thank you guys for saving my license!

anonymous
August 18, 2020

Mr. Vanderweert did a great job for me. He went above and beyond to make sure my kid wasn’t punished for his stupidity. As a parent I’m very grateful. As he said, kid’s screw up. It’s our job to make sure they learn from it without screwing up their life.

Shelby
December 18, 2018

A true champion among men! I was charged with DWI in August and, at the recommendation of some good friends, hired Mr. Vanderweert to represent me in an attempt to get it dismissed. After normal court proceedings of getting the trial date selected (about 3.5 months), Mr. Vanderweert successfully had the charges dismissed. I'm grateful to Donna for being so thorough getting me through the initial stages of dealing with the charges by quickly getting my temporary driving privileges and making sure that I was as prepared as possible for all potential outcomes of the case. I have trouble Not worrying about things, especially such momentous events that will affect my life for years to come, but thanks to Tim and Donna, the process was smooth and easy to understand and resulted in the best possible outcome. I'm extremely satisfied that I chose Mr. Vanderweert to represent me for this case and hope to not need his services again in the future.

VS
November 27, 2018

So this is my success story with Mr. Tim Vanderweert. Hope this inspires others to take the right decision and look no further. It brings me great pleasure to echo some of the fabulous reviews that have already been posted for Mr. Vanderweert . I was arrested for DWI in Aug 2018 and I got my case DISMISSED today. The last 3.5 months had been very stressful. But Mr. Vanderweert and Paralegal Donna were with me throughout this tough time and helped me to achieve this positive outcome. Since it was my first DWI - and will be my last too ;) , I was really worried especially after blowing a .12. I researched avvo.com , checked out atleast 4-5 attorneys in the area and when I came across Mr. Tim Vanderweert, that was it. The stats speak for themselves and he became my go-to person from that day for this case. I called his office the same weekend and he was kind and gracious to give me a personal appointment that same day. His depth of knowledge with law, vision of loopholes invisible to the normal eye, tons of experience with the Justice system was all evident from the very first day I met him and that encouraged me to take the next step forward without any second thought or hesitation since I was keen on getting this off my record that had been clean so far. Donna had also been very accommodative and responsive of all my questions during this period and made sure I had everything when I needed - starting from the Limited Driving Privilege to sharing the discovery , sharing my court appointment dates,and helping me with answers to random questions I used to get in my nervous breakdowns. My case was scheduled today and was dismissed. All thanks to Tim, who was able to dissect the case to a point where the stop by the officer had a legal issue and the remainder was not discussed . I wanted to share the good news as promptly as possible so that people who have their cases scheduled can go ahead and make their decision without any doubt or delay. For those who are already clients of Tim, and whose cases are yet to be heard in near future, I encourage you to come read these great reviews so your trust is reinforced and it helps you sleep assured. There are scriptures and religions that profess that "God appears in different forms and yet remains invisible" . All I can say is I have been fortunate in seeing "Him in Tim" through this unfortunate episode. In Tim we trust !

anonymous
June 30, 2018

I received a DUI going through a check point. It was my one and only encounter with the police. I was so embarrassed! Tim met with me, he made me feel more at ease. We had many court dates. His paralegal Donna was amazing. She kept me informed every step of the way. He and Donna never allowed me to worry about details. I knew what to expect every step of the way. Tim is extremely knowledgeable and was able to get my case dismissed. Through out my ordeal I watched many DUI Attorneys and I feel that Tim is very respected by the court and the other Attorneys. I truly do not feel I would have had the positive outcome without his representation. I am forever grateful.

anonymous
May 18, 2018

I hired Tim vanderweert couple months a go today my case was dismissed Tim know what his doing highly recommended and don’t forget a big thanks to Donna she was great thanks again

Ryan
March 26, 2018

Mr. Vanderweert represented me on a DUI charge. He is hands down the best DUI attorney practicing law in Wake County. He explained the process thoroughly during the consultation. He provided excellent support during a very stressful time, which really helped to mitigate the stress associated with being charged with a crime. He did an excellent job soliciting testimony from the arresting officer. His knowledge of DUI is exceptional. Mr. Vanderweert has a significant amount of criminal defense experience and this experience is invaluable in circumstances like this. Ultimately, his knowledge, experience, and thoroughness in witness examination combined to help me receive a dismissal of the DUI charges. I would highly recommend using Mr. Vanderweert if you are charged with a DUI. Mr. Vanderweert definitely knows what it takes to receive a favorable outcome.

Allan
January 24, 2018

I needed representation in Raleigh (Wake County) for something that was potentially a long shot case. I live out of state and needed someone that I could trust to navigate the local environment and find the best way to progress the case. I interviewed at least half a dozen different lawyers in the area. Both Tim and Donna were extremely knowledgeable, happy to share that information, and extremely easy to deal with. A flat fee gave me the visibility up front for what I was committing to and made it very easy to engage. We have just wrapped up a two year ordeal. Tim was active and engaged, gave great advice, stayed in touch and kept me up to date. This was my first time going through this, but I have now learned a lot. In particular, I got to see a lot of other lawyers in action while sitting in the courtroom. It made me even more confident in my selection - Tim was head an shoulders above the others. Tim's skillful navigation resulted in a dismissal, the best outcome I could have hoped for. While I hope to not need similar representation in the future, I would not hesitate to recommend Tim Vanderveert.

anonymous
July 25, 2017

Mr. Vanderweert represented me in two different counties. He got the best ending he could for what I was dealing with. I recommend Mr. Vanderweert.

Sylvan
June 27, 2017

Back in August 2016, I got pulled over and blew a 0.09. After months of continuance, professional advice and patience, Tim got my case dismissed! If you find yourself in this situation, don't hesitate, he is the best one in town!