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Van Horn Law Office Pro

4.3
27 reviews

20 Oak Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605, U.S.A.

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

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Welcome to the Van Horn Law Office. We recognize that each client and case are unique and we are committed to keeping you at the center of your case. We listen to our clients carefully in order to evaluate their individual circumstances and goals. We then work closely with them to develop the winning strategy required to earn a successful outcome in their cases.

Attorney Van Horn represents clients throughout Maine. He frequently appears before the judges and courts of Hancock, Washington, Waldo and Penobscot Counties in the towns of Ellsworth, Bangor, Belfast, Machias and Calais. Our Ellsworth office is conveniently located to Bar Harbor and Attorney Van Horn regularly assist clients with legal problems originating on Mount Desert Island and in Acadia National Park.

 

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Family Law
Posted by Zach
June 28, 2025
Hired Attorney Robert Van Horn

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
Hired Attorney Robert Van Horn

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
Hired Attorney Robert Van Horn

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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  • Criminal Law 8
    • Criminal Defense
    • Criminal Mischief
    • Sex Offenses
    • Burglary and Robbery
    • Manslaughter
    • Bail Violations
    • Probation Violations
    • Traffic Tickets
  • Family Law 4
    • Domestic Violence
    • Divorce
    • Alimony
    • Child Support
  • Assault 1
    • Assaults
  • Drivers License Suspension 1
    • Driver's License Suspensions
  • Traffic Violations 1
    • Reckless Driving
  • Restraining Orders 1
    • Protection Orders
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Protection from Harassment
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Guardianships
  • Personal Injury 5
    • Car Crashes
    • Slip and falls
    • Dog Bites
    • Negligence
    • Wrongful Death
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Leases and Leasing 1
    • Commercial Lease Disputes
  • Real Estate 1
    • Real Estate Transaction Disputes
  • Other 18
    • OUI/OWI/DUI/DWI
    • Under 21 Possessions
    • Disorderly Conduct
    • Shoplifting and Petty Theft
    • Drug Possession and Drug Trafficking
    • BMV (Bureau of Motor Vehicle) Hearings
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    • Hunting Charges
    • Lobster and Fishing Charges
    • Determination of Parental Rights
    • Post Judgment Motions
    • Motions to Modify
    • Motions to Enforce
    • Motions for Contempt
    • Protection from Abuse
    • Protective Custody and DHHS Cases
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Property Disputes

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