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How quickly do you form an opinion? Criminal defense attorney Job Knoester takes you behind the scenes of criminal cases and TBS. Through real-life stories, humor, and questions for the audience, he shows what happens when you get to know the person behind the case file.
The Person Behind the Criminal Case
How do you defend someone suspected of a serious crime? Why is someone sentenced to TBS? And can you understand a person without condoning their actions?
Job Knoester has been working as a criminal defense attorney since 1996 and specializes in TBS cases. He has also represented bereaved families. He talks about people for whom a criminal case has profound consequences. About their interests, emotions, and expectations. And about the dilemmas he himself faces.
How certain are you of your judgment?
A newspaper headline or a brief excerpt can be enough to form an opinion. But what happens when you learn more?
Job engages the audience in his stories. He invites participants to take a stance and reexamine
their judgment when new information emerges. This makes it tangible how prejudices work and how difficult it can be to let go of a belief.
Topics
• Criminal law and TBS. Facts and misconceptions.
• Understanding without condoning.
• The roles of attorneys, judges, and behavioral experts.
• The perspectives of defendants, victims, and bereaved families.
• The tension between retribution, treatment, and safety.
• Our tendency to judge too quickly.
Experience from the courtroom, books, and theater
Job is known for his appearances on “Vandaag Inside” and the podcast “Knoester & Kwint.” In his book *Knoester* and the theater lecture he co-presents with Dennis Janssen, he brings the stories behind criminal cases to life. He brings that experience to every lecture, offering clear explanations, humor, and time for questions.
Who is it for?
For conferences, educational institutions, and gatherings focused on law, healthcare, safety, and society. No prior legal knowledge is required. Job tailors the content in advance to the audience and the purpose of the event.
Together with a person with lived experience
Upon request, a person with lived experience can join for a discussion and to answer questions from the audience. Options and additional costs are subject to consultation.
Booking
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Reviews
September 2026, Ruud
Zeer sterk verhaal, interactief en let niet op de tijd.
, Schouwburg Lochem
Job Knoester's theater lecture on tbs was just such an evening. Open, sharp and straightforward, he took us into a world that often remains hidden. With clear stories and personal insights, he managed to make a complex subject understandable and humane. No sensation, but nuance. No quick judgments, but space to look differently. An impressive evening that gave food for thought, and was long talked about during the drinks afterwards.
, Bathmen
Job was nicely on time and kicked off as the first speaker. He responded well to the atmosphere and still managed to convey his message clearly and with impact. With a substantively strong story, delivered with flair, humor and a smile, he managed to grab the attention immediately. All in all, a successful and valuable contribution to the day.
€ 2.500,-
act price ex 21% VATThe request is non-committal.
Artist will respond with question/proposal.
After that, you can complete the booking.
Artist responds normally within 6 hour
Artist responds normally within 6 hour.
