Cleerdin & Hamer Rotterdam

Cleerdin & Hamer Advocaten maintains the largest and most specialized criminal defense practice in the Netherlands, with more than 30 criminal law specialists across Amsterdam, Almere and Rotterdam. The team handles general criminal law and subspecialties including financial economic crime, international criminal law, juvenile justice, traffic offenses and military law, delivering precise, evidence-based advocacy for clients facing complex proceedings.

The firm emphasizes a client centered service model, ensuring that each client works with their own advocate who leads the case and coordinates with colleagues as needed for large matters. This one-on-one relationship is complemented by a collaborative network across four offices to guarantee seamless access to expertise across all relevant fields.

With offices in Amsterdam, Almere, Rotterdam and Hilversum, the firm traces its roots to 1978 and has grown into a multidisciplinary practice that also handles employment and labor, real estate, family and immigration matters for individuals and businesses. The firm maintains its commitment to specialist training through its Gerard Hamer Institute, supporting ongoing excellence in advocacy.