Atty. Hans Christopher Rickhoff
Mr. Hans Christopher Rickhoff is a lawyer practicing election campaign / political law, ethics / professional responsibility, policy and regulation and 3 other areas of law.
Election Campaign / Political Law & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 24+ Years Experience
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About Hans Christopher Rickhoff at a Glance
Hans Christopher Rickhoff is a Senior Policy Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer And Feld Llp. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in Texas (2002), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (2002), and District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court (2004). Educated at Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., 2002) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1999). Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Hans Christopher Rickhoff
- Mr. Hans Christopher Rickhoff is a lawyer practicing election campaign / political law, ethics / professional responsibility, policy and regulation and 3 other areas of law
- Hans received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Hans practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Washington, DC
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Government & Administrative Law in Washington
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Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Hans Christopher Rickhoff brings 24+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, and District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court, Hans Christopher Rickhoff can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Government Practice
Concentrating on government means Hans Christopher Rickhoff's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Washington
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