Christopher Edward Heckert

Christopher Edward Heckert

4.2
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 25 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI

823 E Long St, Suite 200, Columbus, OH

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 25 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2000

Active

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Location

Heckert & Associates Co., LPA

823 E Long St, Suite 200, Columbus, OH, 43203

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Christopher Edward Heckert's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Cindy | April 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Representation

I am very thankful for the excellent representation provided by Chris Heckert on behalf of my son. He handled his case with professionalism, care and a strong understanding of the legal process, ultimately helping to get a CPO dismissed. Throughout the entire experience, Mr. Heckert was thorough, com...municative and reassuring. His expertise made a very difficult time more manageable. I highly recommend Chris Heckert. My family is so grateful. We are now retaining him in our custody issues.

Posted by Benjamin | March 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Impossible to talk to

Chris Heckert is the PC on our case. He is absolutely IMPOSSIBLE to get ahold of. Despite over 15 emails and over 10 calls, we have received ZERO responses. My kids are VERY important to me but he has no interest in helping. He makes promise after promise and 0 effort to fulfill them. Ive missed out ...on so much waiting for him to respond, to write and order, hell, to even acknowledge that hes our PC! He said in Oct of 2023 that we would "phase in weekend visits over the next 2 weeks" and guess what? Its now a week away from April 2024 and i have yet to even hear from him, get an email OR phone call from him despite my NUMEROUS attempts and NUMEROUS messages left. He doesnt care about helping, only cares about filling hos pockets. I will NEVER recommend him or anyone hes associated with. If you want a nice conversation, go with Chris Heckert. If you want results and kept promises, go with ANYONE else...

Posted by Sean | September 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney

Mr. Chris and his staff a very very awesome day represented me on numerous occasion's and took extremely careful in Thai to investigate and help me and my family, Mr. Chris also assisted animal family game getting crusty custody of are handicapped son, Has a very caring person that knows the law an...d well respected in the law for 14 years he has Been there for me and my family I want always always refer him to edit and everybody that knees 8 attorney in his field thank you so much Mr. Chris and may God continue to bless you. And may you continue to have this city and surrounding communities

Posted by Jared | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer!!

Chris did an outstanding and very professional job on my case. He listened and provided professional advise on the best course of action. Chris was very responsive and am very happy to have chosen him to represent me.

Posted by ralph | February 22, 2015

overall excellent professional lawyer

if you ever find yourself needing to speak with a lawyer I would recommend to you to contact the law firm of Chris Heckert. Chris and his partner Megan are two of the best attorneys in Columbus, Ohio. I hired Chris to handle a family matter and not only did he handle the matter but he did it in a man...ner that left me assured that the matter would be handled with the upmost respect for our family I found Chris to be genuine and caring and a man of his word.

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Christopher Edward Heckert's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Rafidi

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chris is my "go to" guy in the Columbus area for Criminal, Divorce/Domestic, and Juvenile Law. I referred Chris a case and he worked diligently in resolving my clients matter successfully. To this day, the client thanks me for introducing him to Chris. Thank you Chris!"

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Jessica Wood

Family lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Chris on multiple cases, both as a Guardian ad Litem and as an opposing counsel. His experience and knowledge are extensive and he works hard to achieve positive results for his clients. I confidently endorse him."

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James Tyack

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris has a great reputation in our legal community for being a strong advocate and caring counselor for his clients."

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Jeffrey Pallante

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is an excellent attorney, well respected in the community."

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Chelsea Long

Juvenile law lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris Heckert has an excellent reputation in the juvenile and domestic bar. He is professional, courteous, detail-oriented, and thorough."

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Rainer Steinhoff

Family lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is thorough, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure."

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Jennifer Prindle

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jeffrey Fogel

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Tyack

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jessica Wood

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Chelsea Long

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Rainer Steinhoff

Juvenile law lawyer

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Jeffrey Pallante

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Managing Partner, Heckert & Associates Co., LPA

1999 - 2002

Attorney, Franklin County Public Defenders Office

Associations

2010 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

City of Columbus v Fay Ford

Affirmed

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Education

1999

Capital University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa (main campus)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

Role of the Guardian Ad Litem

Languages

English

Activity

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