Tommy Straten

Mr. Tommy Straten graduated with distinction from Tilburg University. In addition to his master’s degree in criminal law, he also completed the private law specialization. He completed the bachelor’s phase of his studies cum laude and participated in the Top Class program of the Faculty of Law, a program for excellent students. He gained practical experience during an internship at the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Arnhem.

Since 2017, Mr. Straten has been part of the team at Weening Criminal Defense Lawyers, initially as a legal researcher and since 2021 as a criminal defense lawyer. With his scientific approach, he supports the other criminal defense lawyers and contributes to the legal depth in large and complex criminal cases. This role aligns perfectly with his special interest in complex legal matters. He also makes an important contribution with his scientific input in cassation cases before the Supreme Court. Due to his background in criminal and private law, he is also able to look at confiscation cases and complex claims by injured parties with a broad perspective.