Atty. Eric Van Herendeen
Eric Van Herendeen is a lawyer practicing criminal prosecution, juvenile law. Eric received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years.
Criminal Prosecution & More Attorney · Serving Austin, MN · 33+ Years Experience
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About Eric Van Herendeen at a Glance
Eric Van Herendeen is a criminal defense and juvenile attorney based in Austin, Minnesota. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1993). Educated at Hamline University (J.D., 1993) and Western Michigan University (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serves clients in Austin, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Van Herendeen
- Eric Van Herendeen is a lawyer practicing criminal prosecution, juvenile law
- Eric received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Eric practices in Austin, MN
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Van Herendeen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Criminal Defense in Austin
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Juvenile Law in Austin
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Austin Choose Eric Van Herendeen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric Van Herendeen's practice in the field of criminal defense and juvenile.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Van Herendeen brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and juvenile, Eric Van Herendeen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Eric Van Herendeen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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