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Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa. Serving Bloemfontein and the Free State since 2013 with focused, personal legal counsel.

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Adriaan Janse van Rensburg is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa, with over a decade of focused legal practice in Bloemfontein and the Free State.

Holding an LL.B degree from North-West University's Potchefstroom campus, Adriaan completed his articles of clerkship at Kramer Weihmann & Joubert Attorneys — one of Bloemfontein's established litigation practices — where he developed a solid grounding in both civil and criminal procedure.

On admission in 2013, the same year he was recognised as the leading student in both Criminal Law and Trial Advocacy at the LEAD Law School Programme, Adriaan joined Phatshoane Henney Attorneys and subsequently took charge of the criminal law division. It was here that he built a strong track record in high-profile criminal defence, bail applications, and courtroom advocacy across the Free State.

Adriaan later established his own practice, driven by a commitment to accessible, client-centred legal services that are not impersonal or bureaucratic. His philosophy is straightforward: make the legal system comprehensible. He keeps clients informed and involved throughout their matter, ensuring they understand their rights and options at every step.

Beyond the courtroom, Adriaan is a member of the CBC Old Boys Cricket Club and engages in regular radio interviews and public speaking engagements on legal topics affecting the Bloemfontein community.

Criminal Defence Bail Applications (Sch 5 & 6) Criminal Trials After-Hours Bail Labour Disputes CCMA Representations Disciplinary Hearings Arbitration Civil Litigation High Court Matters Traffic Offences Contract Drafting
Education
LL.B Degree

North-West University, Potchefstroom

LEAD Law School Programme

Law Society of South Africa — During Articles

Admitted Attorney

High Court of South Africa · 2013

Leadership
Student Law Council

Member and Chairperson — Potchefstroom

Media & Radio

Regular radio interviews and public speaking on legal matters

Available inEnglish & Afrikaans

Awards & Achievements

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Top Criminal Law Student

Recognised as the leading student in Criminal Law at the LEAD Law School Programme — Law Society of South Africa, 2013.

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Top Trial Advocacy Student

Recognised as the leading student in Trial Advocacy at the LEAD Law School Programme — Law Society of South Africa, 2013.

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Media Recognition

Featured in News24 and Netwerk24 for commentary on landmark legal rulings affecting the Free State community.

From Articles to Principal Attorney

Potchefstroom · 2009 – 2012

LL.B — North-West University

Potchefstroom Campus

Completed LL.B degree at NWU Potchefstroom, serving as both Member and Chairperson of the Student Law Council. Built a strong foundation in criminal and civil law.

Education
Bloemfontein · 2012 – 2013

Articles of Clerkship

Kramer Weihmann & Joubert Attorneys

Completed articles in a broad litigation practice in Bloemfontein, gaining hands-on experience in civil and criminal proceedings before the Magistrate's and High Courts.

Articles
Bloemfontein · 2013

Admission to the High Court

High Court of South Africa — Free State Division

Admitted as an attorney of the High Court. In the same year, awarded top student in both Criminal Law and Trial Advocacy at the LEAD Law School Programme.

Milestone
Bloemfontein · 2015 – Onwards

Head of Criminal Law Division

Phatshoane Henney Attorneys

Took charge of the firm's criminal law division, handling high-profile matters in the Free State and building a strong reputation for tenacious criminal defence.

Senior Attorney
Present

Founder & Principal Attorney

Adriaan Janse van Rensburg — Legal Practitioner

Established an independent practice committed to accessible, personal legal representation for individuals and businesses across Bloemfontein and the Free State.

Principal

Community & Involvement

CBC Old Boys Cricket Club

Active member of CBC Old Boys Cricket Club — staying connected to the Bloemfontein sporting community and building relationships beyond legal practice.

Radio & Public Speaking

Regular radio interviews and speaking engagements on legal topics affecting the public — translating complex legal developments into plain language for the community.

Experienced. Accessible. Committed.

Ready to discuss your legal matter? Contact me for a confidential consultation — in English or Afrikaans, at a time that suits you.