“Experience and strategy matter when facing criminal charges.”
Criminal prosecution is a powerful weapon. Even a single suspicion can ruin a career and damage a reputation—long before a judge has rendered a verdict.
Every day, individuals and companies in the Netherlands face prosecution for (alleged) criminal offenses. Law enforcement agencies employ increasingly advanced investigative methods.
Becoming a suspect, undergoing interrogation, and dealing with police and justice officials can feel intimidating and overwhelming. Acting swiftly—and correctly—is essential. Every interaction with a law enforcement officer (detective) matters. From the outset, the right strategy must be followed. There is no room for mistakes when your interests—or even your freedom—are at stake.
Mr. Dr. Azad Zeeman has extensive experience in criminal law. From high-profile cases to hearings before the police court, nothing is as hopeless as it might initially seem. With years of experience as a senior legal advisor at the court, he has unparalleled knowledge of how judges arrive at decisions and how the wheels of justice turn. With this valuable insight, he can analyze your case and, more importantly, anticipate what lies ahead.
In addition, Zeeman possesses significant academic expertise: he holds a PhD and is the author of a courtroom-used book on the nemo tenetur principle. This principle is the cornerstone of defense rights: the freedom of a person not to be compelled to contribute to their own conviction, such as the right to remain silent.
Finally, Zeeman is a hands-on criminal defense lawyer, grounded in the realities of practice. He knows how to push back effectively and, above all, how to operate strategically. A defense attorney must not only possess extensive legal knowledge but also know how to apply it—sometimes outside the box. The right approach can make the difference between a conviction and an acquittal.
Ultimately, the goal is a strategy tailored to your case, your interests, and your needs.
Below are some published rulings in which Zeeman led the defense: