Mekkes Advocatuur

About Mekkes Advocatuur

Mekkes Advocatuur is a law firm in Amsterdam. Mr. Julia Mekkes focuses on criminal law, including juvenile criminal law, and represents suspects, victims and next of kin.

Criminal law

Julia Mekkes handles simple and complex criminal cases and traffic-related criminal cases. She also supports victims and next of kin during criminal proceedings.

• Theft and handling stolen goods
• Assault and public violence
• (Attempted) manslaughter and sex offences
• Traffic-related criminal cases, including driving licences confiscated because of alcohol use or speeding
• Representation of suspects
• Representation of victims and next of kin
• Victim statement
• Claim for compensation
• Participation in the criminal hearing

Fees and options

Representation can be provided through subsidised legal aid, for a fixed fee or at an hourly rate. The first meeting is free and without obligation.

• Subsidised legal aid (‘pro deo’ [free legal aid])
• Fixed fee for representation throughout the entire procedure
• Representation at an hourly rate

About the team

Julia Mekkes studied Dutch law at the University of Amsterdam, specialising in criminal law. Legal assistant Denise van der Heide supports the practice with case file research, legal research, case preparation and court documents.

Practical information

The visitor and postal address is on Nieuwe Herengracht in Amsterdam.

• Nieuwe Herengracht 15H, 1011 RK Amsterdam