Claude Ashton Van Hook III of Deland, FL is a former felony chief of Prosecution of Seminole County. He is also a board certified expert criminal trial attorney who offers reliable and high quality legal counseling and services. He has 40 years of experience in the criminal law practice.
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536 W New York Ave
Deland, FL, 32720
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1971 | 06/01/2022 |
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Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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2015 Premier 100 Trial Attorney | American Academy of Trial Attorneys | 2015 |
Nationally Ranked Superior DUI Atty | National Advocacy for DUI Defense | 2014 |
Board Certified Criminal Trial Law since 1992 | The Florida Bar | 2013 |
Re-Certified Criminal Law | Florida Bar | 2007 |
Re-Certified Criminal Law | Florida Bar | 2002 |
Re-Certifed Criminal Law | Florida Bar | 1997 |
Board Certified Criminal Law | Florida Bar | 1992 |
Who's Who In American Law | Marquis Who's Who Publications Board | 1984 |
Model Citizen Fireman of the Year Award | Gallager Reality | 1981 |
American Jurisprudence | University of Florida School of Law | 1969 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Board Certified Crminal Trial Attorney | Claude Ashton Van Hook, III Law Office | 1977 - Present |
Teacher educator | Seminole Community College | 1980 - 1983 |
Chief of the felony division | Seminole County State Attorney's Office | 1973 - 1976 |
Prosecuting Attorney | Seminole County State Attorney's Office | 1972 - 1976 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | member | 1995 - Present |
The Florida Bar Board Certified Lawyers | member | 1992 - Present |
Volusia County Bar Association | member | 1980 - Present |
American Bar Association | member | 1973 - Present |
National College of District Attorneys | Member | 1976 - 1977 |
National District Attorneys' Association | member | 1975 - 1977 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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27 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 633 | State v. R. R | 2019 |
25 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 202 | State v. M.H. | 2017 |
24 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 974 | State v. A.R | 2016 |
22 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 604 | State v. W.T. | 2014 |
20 Fla. L.Weekly Supp. 430 | State v. J..S. | 2013 |
19 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 1031 | State v.S. | 2012 |
18 Fla, L.Weekly Supp. 1176 | State v. N.G. | 2011 |
18 Fla.L. Weekly Supp.863 | State v. R.C. | 2011 |
18 Fla.L.Weekly Supp 522 | State v. K.T. | 2011 |
18 Fla,L.Weekly Supp 470 | State v. W. K. | 2011 |
18 Fla.L. Weekly Supp. 1136 | STATE v A. C. | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1970 |
Bellmont Abbey College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1967 |
DeLand High School | High School Diploma | 1963 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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DeLand Middle School | Civil v. Criminal Law | 1990 |
Stetson University | Truth and Lies | 1984 |
DeLand Police Department | Defending DUI Cases | 1984 |
Optimist Club of DeLand, Fl. | DUi Law | 1983 |
DeLand Jr. High School | Criminal Law | 1983 |
Deltona Jr. High Law Week | Criminal Law | 1983 |
Stetson University Class taught by Kindred | Truth and Lies | 1983 |
St. Peters | Crime and the Bill of Rights | 1982 |
DeLand Jr. High Law Week | Criminal Law | 1982 |
Seville Elementary Law Week | Mock Trial Presentation | 1982 |
Stetson University Class taught by David Thomas | Van Hook Trials | 1982 |
Kiwanis Club of DeLand | Criminal Law | 1981 |
DeLand Jr. High | Auto Accidents and Manslaughter | 1981 |
St. Peters Catholic School, DeLand, Fl. | Crime and the Bill of Rights | 1981 |
DeLand Jr. High | Plea Bargaining, Death Penalty, Voir Dire Techniques | 1980 |
DeLand High School Law Week | Sexual Battery, Due Process, Capital Punishment | 1980 |
DeLand High School Law Week | Sexual Battery, Due Process, Legal Misconceptions | 1979 |
DeLand Jr. High Law Week | 1976,77,78 changes in criminal law, Juvinile law, branches of government | 1979 |
West Volusia Legal Secretaries | Criminal Procedure | 1979 |
DeLand Jr.High School | 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments | 1978 |
DeLand High School | Sexual Battery and Due Process | 1978 |
Lake Brantley High School | The law | 1978 |
Lake Brantley High School | 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments | 1977 |
Bankers Security Seminar | Worthless Checks | 1976 |
Lyman High School | Sexual Battery | 1976 |
Lyman High School | Child Abuse | 1976 |
Delivered 30 speeches at schools and service clubs through out Volusia and Seminole Counties from 1976 to 1990 | The Law | 1976 |
Sanford Plaza Merchants | Worthless Checks | 1975 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. P. S. | Reduced to 2 misdemeanors |
State v. B | Entered into deferred prosecution agreement. Charges dropped in about 3 weeks |
State v. J.J. | DUI completley dropped in return for a plea to a dry reckless, that is to say, not alcohol related. |
State v R.B. | Dropped to a misdemeanor of resisting without violence, time served, adjudication withheld, no probation, no jail time. |
State v. S. W. | State nolle prossed(state completeley dropped the charges). |
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Richard Jackson, Criminal defense Attorney on May 23, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Van Hook for many years, and he is a knowledgeable attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients. Mr. Van Hook is very well respected in the legal community.
A McNeilly, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 6, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Jackson, Criminal defense Attorney on May 23, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Van Hook for many years, and he is a knowledgeable attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients. Mr. Van Hook is very well respected in the legal community.
A McNeilly, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 6, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
James Weart, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 13, 2013
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I have known Claude Van Hook for over 30 years. I would highly recommend him to anyone who has a criminal problem in the Volusia County area. Claude has successfully tried hundreds of cases and does an outstanding job in the courtroom. He also is a very ethical lawyer who has an honest relationship with his clients.
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 30, 2012
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Geoffrey is a superb criminal defense lawyer. He is aggressive, compassionate, and fights like a warrior for his clients.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 30, 2012
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I endorse Claude. He is a highly skilled trial lawyer that aggressively fights for the rights of his clients.
R. Jason de Groot, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 19, 2012
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Mr. Van Hook is the best criminal defense attorney I know. I have known him for over 20 years and have found that he is one of the only attorneys I can trust. He is the heavyweight that you want in your corner.
Ivan Clements, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 27, 2012
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I endorse Claude A. Van Hook III , a Board Certified Expert in criminal trial law. I have known him for more than 20 years, since I was a prosecutor Volusia County. He represented some of the people that I prosecuted. I found him to be extremely competent, hard working and dedicated to his many clients. I would, and do, recommend this attorney to those charged with criminal offenses and would not hesitate to retain his services if I were in need. He is among the very few in this county who are certified experts in criminal trial law.
Michael Herring, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 3, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Claude to be a skilled and competent criminal trial lawyer for almost 30 years. He has tried about every kind of criminal case known and was a pioneer in defending against the State's use of DNA evidence in criminal cases.
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