Robert Moir Van Horn

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Robert Moir Van Horn

also known as Robert Van Horn

4.7
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Ellsworth, ME
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

20 Oak Street, Ellsworth, ME

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About Robert

Biography

OUI/DUI, criminal defense, family law, divorce and custody car accidents and personal injuries

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 34%

OUI, OWI, DUI, DWI, traffic tickets, drug charges, assault, theft, burglary, robbery, sex offenses, and homicide.

34%
Family 33%

Divorce, custody, visitation, child support, alimony, enforcement, protection orders, grandparents' rights

33%
Personal Injury 33%

Car accidents and negligence

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2020

Licenses

Licensed in Maine for 16 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Van Horn Law Office

20 Oak Street, Ellsworth, ME, 04605-1634

vanhornfirm.com/

Robert Moir Van Horn's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Robert Van Horn is an excellent lawyer.

Robert Van Horn is an excellent Lawyer. He has worked diligently for us for the past few years, helping my grandson get his life back on track. He sorted out and worked through my grandson’s serious legal issues involving three court systems and two counties. He was always responsive and available..., guiding my grandson through the maze of the legal system. He is intelligent, experienced, efficient, and very effective. Even more importantly, he cares about the people he represents. He gave my grandson a chance to get his life back. We are lucky to have had his help and we are forever grateful to him. Thank you Robert!

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Worth every penny, and affordable. Excellent negotiators on his team...

I made a mistake and reached out to Robert the day after. I was in his office within 4 hours of contacting him via email. The flat rate was affordable and in court I was given a second chance. Every time I had a question I emailed him and got a response within a few hours, usually minutes. He has... an excellent poker face which he presents to the court but he softens when talking to his clients. He really cares about fairness as long as you accept responsibility for your actions.

Posted by Meghan | December 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Great experience

I would highly recommend Robert Van Horn. He made our legal experience the best that I think it could have been. He was extremely helpful and was always there to answer any questions or concerns. He gave advice that we found to be extremely helpful and lead us in the right direction. If we ever need ...legal help again we know exactly who we will be calling.

Posted by Zach | June 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Grifter

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

Posted by Lance | July 12, 2023

Didn't even respond to contact made through the link on his own site.

I can't say whether Van Horn is any good because he didn't even have the professionalism to respond to a message sent on his own site.

Robert Van Horn

Replied last October 17, 2023

I'm not sure what has happened here, but I cannot locate any record of an inquiry from you. If you still need assistance, please feel free to contact the office by phone 207-667-2793.

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Robert Moir Van Horn's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Steed

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Robert is a skilled and effective advocate and I am happy to work with on cases and to have him as a colleague in the local criminal defense bar."

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Richard Cleary

Litigation lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've seen Robert in action for over 8 years including as co-counsel and I've been impressed with his courtroom skills."

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Matthew Bowe

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Leadership Academy, Maine State Bar Association

Associations

2017 - Present

Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Governors Member

2009 - Present

Maine Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2009

Washington and Lee University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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