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Kevin Douglas Heitke
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Biography
Kevin D. Heitke, Esq. is an Honors Scholar from The University of Michigan, graduating in 1985 with a B.A. in Political Science. Kevin was accepted into Southwestern University School of Law's SCALE program in 1985 and graduated with his J.D. in 1987.
Kevin worked as an Associate with Morgan, Wenzel & McNicholas in Los Angeles from 1987 through 1990, whereafter he became a partner of Portnoy, Craven & Heitke in Providence, RI, where he concentrated in Family Court and insolvency issues.
Kevin started his own firm in 1996 and added a partner and an associate in 2011. The firm continues to focus on the intersection of Family Court and Debtor/Creditor litigation, obtaining a high number of referrals from attorneys throughout the State relative to this niche area. Kevin was elected to the Burrillville Town Council in 2008 and has served as Council liason to the Zoning Board, Planning Board and Extended Care Program. Kevin also serves as a Board Member on the Austin T. Levy Board of Administration.
Kevin currently serves on the Attorney Advisory Committee to the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island. Kevin also is a member of the Committee's Loss Mitigation Subcommittee.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
50%
36 years
Family
50%
36 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Connecticut for 33 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in Rhode Island for 35 years
State: Rhode Island
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 37 years
State: California
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Heitke Law Office, LLC
365 Eddy Street, Providence, RI, 02903
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Kevin Douglas Heitke's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 6, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
False hope
Gave me false hope, waist my time, I could hired different attorneys, he took my money and never follow up my case, I end up loosing everything, house, business etc. because I trusted him.
Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Attorney who got our case closed early and who genuinely cares
My husband and I had a DCYF case open against us and throughout the whole ordeal and without judgement Kevin was there. He was always available to take a phone call or to make a phone call on our behalf. He was always at court and never sent a proxy (NEVER!). You could tell he genuinely cared and it...
Posted by Kipp | June 26, 2013
Very satisfied and would highly recommend
I hired Tracy Hermann from Heitke Law Offices for a child support/visitation case, she came very highly recommended from a great friend and she not only lived up to the expectation she surpassed it. She kept in contact with me, kept me informed every step of the way. She listened to my wants and ne...
Kevin Douglas Heitke's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Heitke is a responsible and attentive attorney who fights hard for his clients. Kevin is an expert at Bankruptcy Law. He is devoted to serving his clients with the utmost in customer service. I highly recommend his services."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Kevin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have had the opportunity to see Kevin Heitke representing clients in the Rhode Island Bankruptcy Court. He has handled many complicated cases, and always demonstrates competence and diligence. I have also read some of his filings in that Court, and his depth of knowledge and familiarity with complex matters of law never fails to impress me."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"It is a pleasure to endorse Attorney Heitke. He is clearly knowledgable in this area, and I would highly recommend him to any potential clients concerning such matters."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Kevin is incredibly well versed in bankruptcy and family law."
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Experience
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Member, Heitke Cook Antoch LLC
1996 - 2016
Member/Manager, Heitke Law Office, LLC
1990 - 1996
Partner, Portnoy Craven & Heitke
1987 - 1990
Associate, Morgan, Wenzel & McNicholas
Associations
1990 - Present
Rhode Island Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
JEC Realty
Confirmed Chapter 11 case
In re Thierry Delos
MSJ filed by Wife was granted and debt determined non-dischargeable
Education
1987
Southwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
University of Michigan
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
2011 Rhode Island Annual Bar Conference
Intersection of Domestic Blvd & Debtor Ave
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What do I do when creditors and collections start calling me and I cannot pay them or do I ignore them
24 Mar 2018
Q&A
How can I get my boyfriend to move out of my apartment?
18 Mar 2018
Q&A
I was renting a home and gave plenty of notice. Homeowner refuses to give back deposit.
21 Mar 2018