The Law Offices of van der Veen, O'Neill, Hartshorn, and Levin are widely recognized for maintaining a uniquely broad practice covering both personal injury and criminal matters. Catering to clients facing criminal charges, and those who have been injured through no fault of their own, we are the only law firm that you and your family need, no matter what civil or criminal matter you may encounter. Our firm also serves small businesses, guiding business owners through common legal issues.

The premier Philadelphia criminal defense & personal injury law firms serving individuals and families across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. With decades of experience fighting for clients and a history of outstanding litigation success, we have earned the much-deserved reputation as one of Pennsylvania’s toughest, hardest-working attorneys. Mr. van der Veen has won multi-million dollar jury verdicts in both State and Federal Courts and achieved not-guilty verdicts for charges ranging from DUI to Murder.

As the only firm in the area handling both personal injury and criminal defense cases, we go beyond simply winning for clients. Serving as a voice for the injured and standing up for the rights of the accused is our personal duty, and we take this responsibility very seriously. Every client is critically important and our team lives to win.  No matter the personal injury issue you are facing, we tailor our approach and case strategy to your specific circumstances and needs. And, you can trust us to be completely honest with you. If a settlement is in your best interest, you can rest assured that we will do everything necessary to obtain the maximum recovery outside of a trial. In the event your case goes to trial, we never shy away from standing up to large insurance companies, government entities, and sly defense teams in court.   

If you are facing criminal allegations, what you need most is a hard-hitting criminal defense attorney. One with a fierce commitment to winning and a deep commitment to you and your freedom. One who lifts you up and helps you become stronger in every aspect of your life – mentally, physically and spiritually, so when you are under fire as a result of criminal accusations, you are able to effectively weather the storm. Our team has the criminal attorney who delivers all these things. We are uncompromising in our efforts to fight the charges against you.

Upholding fundamental constitutional rights and guarantees; a robust civil rights practice rounds out our comprehensive criminal and personal injury expertise. Individuals in Pennsylvania and New Jersey rely on us to uphold their constitutional rights,

A trusted partner for your small business

For decades, our firm has served small businesses across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, lending experience and expertise to the issues with which businesses commonly grapple,