Advocatenkantoor Van den Hemel B.V.

Advocatenkantoor Van den Hemel B.V. is a Rotterdam based criminal defense law firm led by Renée van den Hemel. After graduating in Dutch Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam in 2003, she was admitted as an attorney and has devoted her career to defending suspects in criminal proceedings. She completed the criminal law specialization at the Willem Pompe Instituut, earning recognition as a strafrechtspecialist and becoming a member of the Nederlandse Vereniging van Strafrechtadvocaten (NVSA). Her practice encompasses theft, violent offences, hard and soft drugs related offences, youth criminal law and life crimes.

The firm prioritizes professional and targeted client service. Court sittings can limit telephone availability, so clients are encouraged to reach the firm by email, WhatsApp or SMS for updates. In person meetings are available by appointment at Wilhelminaplein 1, 3072 DE Rotterdam.

Core practice areas within criminal defense include theft, violent offences, drug offences and youth criminal law, with the firm providing tailored defense strategies, thorough case assessment and proactive communication to help clients navigate investigations and trials while protecting their rights.