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Nelson VanlockeLawyer

Lawyer · Ghent Bar

Criminal defence lawyer in Ghent

Personal and decisive

Mr Nelson Vanlocke assists you from the first interview through court proceedings, appeal and, where needed, the Court of Cassation.

Practice areas

How can I help you?

A legal problem requires clear analysis and a careful approach. I personally assist in criminal, traffic and civil matters.

Criminal law

From interrogation to cassation

Assistance from the first interview through cassation and sentence enforcement, for suspects, defendants and victims.

  • Interview by police, customs or investigating judge
  • Pre-trial detention: investigation chamber & indictment chamber
  • European arrest warrant (EAB)
  • Correctional court (defendant and victim)
  • Victim of phishing or bank fraud →
  • Opposition to a default judgment
  • Appeal in criminal matters
  • Cassation appeal (certificate in criminal cassation)
  • Prison letter
  • Sentence enforcement court
  • Probation commission

Traffic law

Police court & driving licence

From speeding and alcohol to forfeiture of the right to drive, administrative fines and damage after an accident.

  • Traffic offences (speeding, alcohol, drugs, …)
  • Driving ban and forfeiture of the right to drive (art. 42)
  • Police court: defendant and victim
  • Damage handling after a traffic accident
  • Challenging administrative (GAS) fines (15 or 30-day deadlines)

Civil law

Disputes & contracts

From contractual disputes to liability, tenancy, construction and disputes over drinking-water bills (Farys, De Watergroep, Water-link, Pidpa).

  • Contracts: drafting, interpretation and disputes
  • Tenancy matters between tenant and landlord
  • Damage & liability
  • Construction and contracting disputes
  • Consumer protection: incl. drinking-water bills & meters

Press & media

Mentions in the media and cassation rulings

Recent mentions

Approach

From interview to cassation

Clear analysis, thorough case preparation and a legally grounded strategy, from first advice through further proceedings.

  1. 01

    First contact

    Frame the situation and monitor deadlines.

  2. 02

    Case analysis

    Facts, evidence and procedural position.

  3. 03

    Defence

    Interview, hearing or negotiation.

  4. 04

    Remedies

    Opposition, appeal or cassation where needed.

Need legal assistance?

Contact us to discuss your case. For urgent criminal matters call or WhatsApp: 24/7.