About Colby Tilton

Colby Tilton Berry is a devoted criminal law attorney at Kurtz & Blum, PLLC in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has been a member of the North Carolina State Bar since 2008. The company focuses on a number of regions of criminal law, including DUI & DWI cases, traffic tickets, domestic violence, and juvenile law. Located within the coronary heart of Raleigh, the company serves clients throughout the region, offering legal representation in both state and federal courts. He earned his J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2006.

Prior to that, he received a B.A. in English from North Carolina State University in 1992. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his professional legal career, equipping him with the abilities necessary to navigate complicated legal issues. During law school, he worked that would later tell his practice. Colby's professional adventure began quickly after his admission to the bar. He served as a Deputy Public Defender II in 2007, the place he represented clients in a number of criminal things.

This position supplied him with hands-on experience in the courtroom and an understanding of the criminal legal system. Since then, he has worked as a lawyer in private practice, steadily building his popularity as an informed and powerful recommend for his clients. Most of his recent caseload involves defending clients towards drunk driving charges, handling family violence cases, and addressing juvenile law things. Cases typically development from preliminary consultations to bargaining sessions with prosecutors, and when important, to trial. His strategy focuses on thorough preparation and a commitment to attaining the best feasible results for his clients. Colby is a member in good standing of the Wake County & tenth District Bar Association and serves as the CLE Director for the Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial Lawyers.

His involvement in those organizations lets in him to stay updated at the latest advancements in criminal law and to contribute to the legal network. He regularly participates in ongoing legal training packages, ensuring that he stays nicely-informed approximately modifications in law and most effective practices. In addition to his legal practice, Colby enjoys engaging with the network and sharing his information of the law. He believes within the significance of public attention regarding civil rights and duties. Through his work, he aims to make a sure effect on the lives of these he advocates for, fighting for justice and fairness within the justice system.

Education

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

J.D. (2006)

2003

North Carolina State Univ

B.A. | English

1992

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Lawyer

Kurtz & Blum, PLLC
2020

Lawyer

Law Offices of C. Melody Edwardo
2018

Lawyer

Law Office of Colby T. Berry
2011

Deputy Public Defender II

Los Angeles County Public Defender
2007

Accepted Jurisdictions

North Carolina

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina U.S. District Court
North Carolina State Bar State Supreme Court · Admitted 2008

Types of Cases Handled

Criminal Law DUI & DWI Traffic Tickets Domestic Violence Juvenile Law

Legal Services Scope

Initial consultations Negotiations Trial

Professional Associations

Wake County & 10th Distritct Bar Association

member 2011 - Current

Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial Lawyers

CLE Director 2011 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 434 Fayetteville St Suite 710 Raleigh NC 27601