The Amsterdam Council of Discipline has sanctioned prominent defense attorneys Geert-Jan Knoops and Carry Knoops for financial transparency failures and inadequate client communication in a prior criminal case.
The tribunal issued a four-week conditional suspension to Geert-Jan Knoops and a formal reprimand to Carry Knoops on Monday, June 1, 2026.
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This marks the first time either lawyer has faced disciplinary measures.
The penalties stem from a complaint filed by a former client involved in a sexual assault case.
The board found that Geert-Jan Knoops failed to provide a written warning about the risks of changing his legal statement, compromising the client's reliability.
Additionally, the council criticized Geert-Jan Knoops for charging excessive fees in a limited-scope criminal case.
He did not supply a prior cost estimate, resulting in confusing and non-transparent invoices.
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Carry Knoops similarly breached financial integrity standards through excessive billing.
The board noted she also omitted a clear cost estimate, a transparent confirmation of the assignment, and organized invoices for the client.
When contacted by local broadcaster AT5, the attorneys initially declined to comment.
Geert-Jan Knoops later criticized the ruling in an interview with Algemeen Dagblad, stating he had never documented his process strategy in 40 years of practice.
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The disciplinary board confirmed that both lawyers have 30 days to file an official appeal against the decisions.
