John Thoen

John Thoen is a practicing advocate (advocaat) based in the Netherlands, where he serves clients through his association with Maatadvocaten, a Dutch law firm. As a qualified member of the Dutch bar, Thoen has developed expertise across multiple practice areas of law.

Thoen's legal practice encompasses several key areas of Dutch law. His primary specializations include criminal law (strafrecht), where he handles criminal defense matters and related proceedings. He also maintains a significant practice in construction law (aannemingsrecht), advising on disputes and contractual matters within the construction industry.

Family law (familierecht) represents another core area of Thoen's practice, where he assists clients with matrimonial disputes, custody matters, and related family legal issues. Additionally, he specializes in traffic and insurance law (verkeer & verzekeringen), handling cases involving traffic violations, accidents, and insurance claims.

As an advocate with Maatadvocaten, Thoen operates within the Dutch legal system, which requires completion of legal education and admission to the Dutch bar. The title "advocaat" in the Netherlands indicates he has met the professional requirements to practice law and represent clients in Dutch courts.

Thoen's diverse practice areas reflect the comprehensive nature of his legal expertise, spanning both civil and criminal matters. His construction law specialization positions him to handle complex commercial disputes, while his family law practice addresses personal legal matters. The combination of traffic and insurance law expertise allows him to serve clients dealing with transportation-related legal issues and insurance disputes.

Full name	John Thoen
Role	Advocaat
Organization	Maatadvocaten
Country	Netherlands
Industry	Legal
Specialties	Criminal Law · Construction Law · Family Law · Traffic Law · Insurance Law
Consulting rate	EUR 150 per hour
Bookable	Yes — via TinRate

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