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Andrew T. van der Hoeven

Criminal Defense & DWI Attorney

Andrew T. van der Hoeven is a proven litigator with experience in over 80 jury trials.  He has tried numerous Violent Crime, DWI, Possession, and Theft cases and brings those experiences to bear on every case he takes.  Andrew was a prosecutor for over a decade with the Midland County District Attorney’s Office, serving as a Felony Team Chief for over half his time with the DA’s office.    

If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime, there is a high probability Andrew has handled the same type of case AT LEAST 25-50 prior times and been to trial numerous times for similar charges in the past.  As a prosecutor he handled over 1,600 different criminal cases.  He brings a wide breadth of experience and legal acumen to Wolf & Stallings and is eager to provide high caliber representation to clients in the Permian Basin and West Texas.  

Andrew also knows and understands how juries in the Permian view different types of crimes and evidence and how they are likely to view punishment issues.  Andrew is lawyer who is aggressive and calculated when confronting law enforcement, but persuasive and tactful with a jury.  You can know he will go over the allegations and facts of your case with not just legal proficiency, but an understanding of what steps are necessary to protect your due process rights and take advantage of any cracks in the State’s case. He’s ready for your case because the courtroom is his home turf. 

EDUCATION

Texas Tech University Law School

  • Juris Doctor (JD) – 2010

Texas A&M University

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) - 2006

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • State Bar of Texas - 2011
  • Western District of Texas - 2022
  • Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals - 2022
Real Results We Have the Experience YOU CAN COUNT ON
  • Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon and Tampering with a Witness

    • State of Texas v. K.M.
    • Prepared and Submitted Defense Grand Jury Packet
    • 109th District Court – Andrews County, TX

    Result: Case No Billed by Grand Jury

  • Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon - Serous Bodily Injury

    • State of Texas v. I.U.
    • Prepared and Submitted Defense Packet regarding Self-Defense
    • 238th District Court – Midland County, TX

    Result: Case Reduced to Misdemeanor

  • Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

    • State of Texas v. D.H.
    • Prepared and Submitted Defense Grand Jury Packet regarding the Self-Defense Shooting
    • 72nd District Court – Lubbock County, TX

    Result: Case No Billed by Grand Jury

  • Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

    • State of Texas v. A.C.
    • Attorney Presented to the Grand Jury regarding the Self-Defense Shooting
    • 109th District Court – Andrews County, TX

    Result: Case No Billed by Grand Jury

  • Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

    • State of Texas v. N.M.
    • Attorney prepared packet to prosecutor showing self-defense
    • 142nd District Court – Midland County, TX

    Result: Case Dismissed Pre-Indictment

  • Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

    • State of Texas v. A.T.
    • Prepared and submitted packet including affidavit of non-prosecution
    • 238th District Court- Midland County

    Result: Case Dismissed Pre-Indictment

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Whether you’ve been charged with a violent offense, DWI, traffic violation, or environmental crime, we will help you evaluate your legal options and establish a plan for moving forward with your defense.

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