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Robert Van Horn
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Robert Van Horn

4.3
27 reviews

20 Oak Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605

Criminal Defense, OUI/OWI/DUI/DWI, Under 21 Possessions and 43 more

About Robert Van Horn

Robert grew up in Castine, Maine. He graduated from high school at George Stevens Academy in Blue Hill and attended the University of Maine where he earned his B.A. in English, summa cum laude. Robert graduated from the Washington & Lee University School of Law, in Lexington, Virginia. While in law school, Robert interned as a clerk for judge of the Circuit Court in Rockbridge County, Virginia, and for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Bangor, Maine.

Robert currently lives in Ellsworth and enjoys hiking in the woods and mountains of Maine with his dogs and daughter.

 

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Family Law
Posted by Zach
June 28, 2025
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I am having a very difficult time with Mr. Van horn. He is abysmal at responding to questions through e-mail and does not return texts asking to answer questions from weeks prior from e-mail. From the reviews it seems like if you are a women that has been abused he will stand up for you but since I'm male he can't even return simple e-mail questions. Continually tells me he is busy in court. If you were too busy to deal with one of the most important moments of my life than you should not have taken the case. I just spoke to another client of Van Horn's and they are having the same awful experience. If you like a grifter to take your money and never show up for you then this is your guy

 
Sex Crimes
Posted by Alexis
February 08, 2024
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Robert VanHorn has been frivolously litigating me for the last eight years, which parallels the Vladek Filler case. You can Google it. Hancock County Court. He’s facing criminal charges and prison time for what he’s done to my family and I. He has a tendency to hide evidence and fabricate facts to gain wins in court, which are not wins at all, since fraud has to be overturned and reversed, due to the felony crime of perjury that it is. He bullies abuse victims to manipulate cases in court on behalf of his criminal clients in FAMILY court, which is not “familial” or even FRIENDLY at ALL. He’s been trying to financially extort me, tried TEARING MY FAMILY APART, and has had me falsely arrested on fabricated evidence. The DA dropped those charges because they knew he had been lying. Corruption. I will be pressing legal charges, and do not recommend this lawyer at all, (unless you want your cases to be thrown in the trash for incompetency and corruption.)

 
Criminal Law
Posted by Lance
July 12, 2023
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I sought a consultation from Van Horn using the link on his own site. He didn't respond. Mine is an easy, minor issue, that should have been easy work for Van Horn, easy money. He didn't even have the professionalism to respond.

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Areas of Law

  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Law 2
    • Divorce
    • Child Support
  • Personal Injury 2
    • Dog Bites
    • Wrongful Death
  • Torts 1
    • Negligence
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Other 37
    • Criminal Defense
    • OUI/OWI/DUI/DWI
    • Under 21 Possessions
    • Disorderly Conduct
    • Criminal Mischief
    • Shoplifting and Petty Theft
    • Drug Possession and Drug Trafficking
    • Assaults
    • Sex Offenses
    • Burglary and Robbery
    • Manslaughter
    • BMV (Bureau of Motor Vehicle) Hearings
    • Deferred Dispositions
    • Bail Violations
    • Probation Violations
    • Traffic Tickets
    • Driver's License Suspensions
    • Reckless Driving
    • Hunting Charges
    • Lobster and Fishing Charges
    • Determination of Parental Rights
    • Alimony
    • Post Judgment Motions
    • Motions to Modify
    • Motions to Enforce
    • Motions for Contempt
    • Protection Orders
    • Protection from Abuse
    • Protection from Harassment
    • Protective Custody and DHHS Cases
    • Guardianships
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Car Crashes
    • Slip and falls
    • Commercial Lease Disputes
    • Property Disputes
    • Real Estate Transaction Disputes

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    Admissions
    2009, Maine
    United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Washington and Lee University
    Class of 2009
    J.D.

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    Robert Van Horn was admitted in 2009 to the State of Maine.
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