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also known as Reis & O'Keefe P.L.L.C.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire criminal defense attorney Kevin O'Keefe has represented thousands of clients in all areas of criminal law. Before establishing Reis & O'Keefe, Kevin handled every type of case from DWIs to major felonies including homicides as an attorney with the New Hampshire Public Defender.
A New Hampshire native, in 2009 Kevin returned to New Hampshire to practice law in his home state after gaining education and experience around the country. He began his legal career at the Broward County Public Defender in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Trial was a daily occurrence in this urban area where, for two years, Kevin spent every day in court and tried dozens of cases. He won acquittals in his first three cases, including two DWIs.
Kevin has ridden the bus with homeless clients in Miami and played badminton with military generals at the Pentagon. He knows that every client and every person has unique motivations and goals and he will see those through to the end with honesty, respect, and a tenacious desire to win.
No one can control what another human being will decide. Kevin provides straightforward advice, representation, and candor to everyone. He will not over-promise you results. Instead, he will fight to get you the best possible result.
You can rest assured that, when you hire him, you are in good hands. In a fast paced trial practice, there is no time to sugar coat and no tolerance for the unprepared. Kevin’s experience in New Hampshire and Florida is unmatched. He is often called on to pass his knowledge to other lawyers; typically presenting on panel jury selection.
Kevin captained, then coached, the UNH tennis team prior to law school. He attended Roger Williams University School of Law in Rhode Island and clerked at the Pentagon for the United States Air Force, conducting administrative analysis and assisting in criminal investigations.
Kevin is an avid surfer and can be found in the ocean at dawn year-round. He loves sports and graduated with a Master’s in Sports Administration from the University of Miami (FL).
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500 Market Street Suite 16B, Suite 201, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
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Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Case is pending therefore I do not wish to share details. I thought that I had found an attorney to handle an emergency situation on the Tuesday morning after the Martin Luther King holiday. It is fortunate for me that this attorney was not available, as a result I found Mr. O'Keefe, and his paral...
Posted by Rachel | August 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I was pulled over for something that was overlooked 10 years ago. I was cited with a class A misdemeanor, despite the troopers insistence that if I just paid the reinstatement fee it would go away. I received a letter in the mail the Saturday before my case conference stating that I was facing jail t...
Posted by Ben | February 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Professional, Prompt, and willing to get to know the client and circumstances as much as the case he is asked to tackle. Utilizing his negotiation skills and leveraging his professional network, Kevin O'Keefe provided an outcome that exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend Kevin to anyone lookin...
Posted by Lauren | June 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Kevin O'Keefe is hands down one of the best lawyers I've ever had! He is very caring, helpful and does a lot to satisfy his clients. He went above and beyond to help me even after my case was closed I am very grateful for him and his services that he provided to me. He helped in so many ways that no ...
Posted by Diane | June 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Kevin okeefe was amazing. He really went to bat for me. I called him way too much and he always answered my calls and never complained. He stayed in touch with my mother and kept her updated. He did his best to stay in touch with community corrections and keep me informed.
"Kevin O'Keefe is hard-working, smart, and committed to his clients. He is tenacious and skilled as a litigator, and straight-forward in conversation. I wholeheartedly endorse Kevin."
"I worked with Attorney O'Keefe for 3 years at the New Hampshire Public Defender. Attorney O'Keefe handled the most serious cases in our office and was considered a top-tiered litigator. He was also a fantastic mentor and teacher. Attorney O'Keefe is able to efficiently breakdown complex legal topics and communicate them in a straightforward manner. He will always be honest with you about the merits of your case, but he will also fight for your rights with unequaled tenacity and passion. Attorney O'Keefe puts every ounce of his competitive drive into his cases. He is not only a skilled negotiator, but he is one of the premier trial attorneys in New Hampshire."
"Kevin O'Keefe is one of the best trial lawyers I know. I worked in the Public Defender's Office in Broward County, Florida with Kevin for several years. Kevin was one of the best attorneys in the office. He is extremely intelligent, but also is able to connect with juries in a way that few lawyers can. He is a genuinely nice person as well, and any client can know that Kevin can be trusted and will always treat them with respect, kindness and compassion. I would recommend Kevin to anybody looking for an attorney. I cannot give a higher recommendation than I am giving for Kevin."
"I have the pleasure of endorsing my friend and colleague Kevin O'Keefe. I met Kevin over 10 years ago when he began in the NH public defender's office. I found Kevin to be practical, hard working and open minded. I watched his interactions with other attorneys, prosecutors and judges and noticed how he was well prepared and always was able to think quickly when dealing with an adverse situation for his client. I felt that he was thinking of the next issue or question before everyone else saw it. Anyone who hires Kevin should feel confident that he or she will be well represented by an experienced, aggressive and well prepared attorney."
"I have personally tried and one cases with this guy. Super intelligent and hard-working he can out match any opponent in the quart room or in the ring. If my freedom we’re on the line this is the lawyer I would trust."
"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. Kevin is a fighter and never backs down from the State or from insurance defense lawyers in person injury cases. If you have a criminal or personal injury case in New Hampshire Kevin will provide you with excellent representation."
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Award of Academic Merit, University of Miami
2009 - 2019
Trial Attorney, New Hampshire Public Defender
2007 - 2009
Trial Attorney, Law Office of the Broward County Public Defender
2006 - 2006
United States Air Force Law Clerk-Administrative Division, The Pentagon
2009 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2008 - Present
New Hampshire Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Florida BarMember
2018
M.Ed. - Masters in Education-Sport Administration
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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