Van Nielen - strafrechtadvocatuur

About Van Nielen - strafrechtadvocatuur

Van Nielen - strafrechtadvocatuur is a law firm in Amsterdam specialising in criminal law, juvenile criminal law and the rights of psychiatric patients. It provides legal assistance to minors and adults in criminal cases throughout the Netherlands.

Areas of law

Van Nielen provides legal support at various stages of criminal proceedings and represents clients who are subject to compulsory care.

• Criminal law and juvenile criminal law
• Rights of psychiatric patients
• Cases at the intersection of patients’ rights, criminal law and the Dutch Forensic Care Act (Wet forensische zorg)
• Closed placements outside the home and supervision orders (Dutch child protection measures)

Cases

The firm handles criminal cases involving violence, drugs, property offences and traffic offences, among others. Related matters such as VOG, driving licence seizure and claims by Liander are also mentioned.

• Murder and manslaughter
• (Aggravated) assault
• Public violence
• Arms trafficking
• Cannabis farms and drug trafficking
• Theft and handling stolen goods
• Arson and ATM explosions
• Road Traffic Act offences
• Penalty orders and criminal seizures
• Confiscation of unlawfully obtained proceeds
• Summons to provide DNA
• Certificate of conduct (VOG, Dutch certificate of conduct)
• Driving licence seizure
• Claims by Liander after a cannabis farm is discovered

Approach and consultation

After contact, Van Nielen assesses the problem and determines the litigation strategy together with the client. Clients are prepared for hearings; people with questions about an interview, an ongoing case or youth protection can get in touch without obligation.

About the lawyer

Mr. E.M.C. van Nielen studied criminal and administrative law and was sworn in as a lawyer in 2007. Since 2015, she has had her own criminal law practice.

Specialisations and collaboration

Since 2018, Van Nielen has described herself as a specialised criminal defence lawyer after completing a specialisation course. She is affiliated with the NVSA and is a member of the JRAA; the firm works closely with Advocatenkantoor Korff.

• Criminal Law specialisation at the Willem Pompe Instituut and Stichting Strafrechtpartijk
• Dutch Association of Criminal Defence Lawyers (NVSA)
• Amsterdam Association of Youth Law Lawyers (JRAA)

Practical information

The firm is located on the Meeuwenlaan in Amsterdam. It can be contacted by telephone or email.