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Luke Thomas Heck

Criminal defense Attorney at Fargo, ND

5.0   26 reviews
  • State Years
    North Dakota - ND 8 years
    Minnesota - MN 8 years
  • Licensed for 8 years
    State ND
    Acquired 2015
    Status
    Authorized to Practice Law No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 8 years
    State MN
    Acquired 2014
    Status
    Authorized to Practice No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Luke

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Practice areas

Luke is an attorney at Vogel Law Firm. Luke’s practice area is criminal defense, where he aggressively advocates for his clients to achieve positive outcomes in their matters. Prior to working at Vogel, Luke was the head of the criminal defense department at another local law firm.

Luke attended Jamestown College in Jamestown, North Dakota, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Economics and Global Business. After graduating from Jamestown College, Luke attended the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota. There, Luke concentrated on criminal law courses and clerked at the First District Public Defender’s Office. Luke was also selected by his UST Law class to be their commencement speaker.
Luke was born and raised in Jamestown, North Dakota and graduated from Jamestown High School.

During high school, Luke was a member of student government and was a member of the varsity basketball team for three years, including a senior year where he was named a unanimous selection to the All-WDA basketball team and chosen to the Class A Lion’s All-Star team.

Luke met his wife, Holly, while attending Jamestown College. In his free time, Luke enjoys spending time with Holly and their children, watching sports and movies, and continues to play amateur basketball to his teammate’s dismay.

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Posted by Janice Bonne | August 13, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
CREDIT SCORE RAISED BY 241 POINTS
So, I was in the process of rebuilding my credit. I was in the upper 500’s and after a lot of research I decided to go ahead and take a chance at contacting [email protected] even though many people didn’t believe in credit repair companies. I am a living witness that contacting PINNACLE CREDIT SPECIALIST will raise your credit score. I am now at 802, 7 collections have been deleted. Good luck to anyone going down the same road I am. Let them know Janice Bonne referred you.
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Posted by Shanna | August 7, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent Outcome
Luke was very straight forward and professional. He looked at all angles of my husband's case, to allow the most positive outcome. He, by far, exceeded our expectations. I would definetly recommend.
Posted by Scott | February 24, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very thankful for Luke
Luke went above and beyond for me. Maybe I had low expectations for my case, but I definitely didn't expect so much effort and care in this process. Fantastic attorney.
Posted by Jake | June 20, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Never Stopped Fighting For Me
Upon meeting Luke he promised me one thing... He'd work his ass off for me and let me tell you he kept that promise. Without going into too much detail, he did everything possible to ensure I was up to date with what was going on with my case and made all the right calls when it came to the way he represented me. Another thing that struck me about Luke was the fact he was fair in considering my financial situation. 10/10, would hire again, would recommend to anyone. Con't thank this man enough.
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Posted by Crystal | March 21, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Amazing Attorney!!
Hi highly recommend Luke if you are in a bad situation! He offers FREE consults & also worked out a payment plan with me as I am a student living on a budget. Luke always answered all my questions and guided me to the best of his ability. I only had to appear at the initial court appearance and he represented me alone for the rest which made it easy for me as I didn't have to miss any class. Luke was always easy to reach as there are multiple ways to reach him (work, cell, email) and he is prompt in returning messages. Hopefully I will never need his services again, but if I did he would definitely be the first Attorney I would contact!
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Posted by Logan | March 16, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Very impressed.
I was very pleased with Luke Hec's services as my lawyer. He always made sure I clearly understood our situation, and was prompt in alerting me to any changes in my case. I would strongly encourage him to anyone in need of a defense lawyer. Hopefully won't need a defense lawyer in the future, but if I did, I'd definitely utilize Mr. Hec again.
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Posted by Janet Lynn Theron | March 11, 2017
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| Consulted Attorney
Consulting with Attorney Heck
Attorney Heck was wonderful to talk to. He was very nice, to take time out to talk to me today. Thank you Attorney Heck. Sincerely, Lynn.
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The BEST attorney I NEVER want to have to hire again!
But if YOU are looking for a DUI/DWI attorney I hope you reach out to him. Luke is a class act. . He thoroughly explained how the process works from beginning to end, explained to me the best and worst case scenario's, and assisted me in making the right decisions concerning my case. I never once had to reach out to him to see where things were in the proceedings, he always kept me in the loop. He followed through with everything he stated, and we came out with his best case scenario. Thank you Luke.
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Posted by anonymous | July 5, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Amazing Lawyer!!!
Luke Heck is a associate lawyer at Severson, Wogsland & Liebl. Luke Heck represented me on a highway shake down performed by the ND Highway Patrol. They wrongly relieved me of $6800 dollars and called it civil forfeiture. Mr. Heck and his team got me my hard earned money back. Thank you very much for all your help. This guy is awesome to work with!
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Posted by Jeff | May 31, 2016
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Helped me out in a big way, I highly recommend Luke for your troubles
Luke was my first lawyer I have ever had to work with. He was determined and confident that he would help me out in the best way possible. He was easy to get a hold of if I had any questions. He was very nice and helpful, I highly recommend Luke Heck for your troubles. Great person, and an even better lawyer.
Posted by Melisa/Brandin | May 11, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
Luke was very helpful with everything he did. He always kept us notified about everything that was happening in the case or needed to be changed. He always answered any questions we had. I would recommend Luke to anyone that needs to use his law firm.
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Honest and Informative
Luke was very informative and honest in helping me understand all the options I had in front of me. I would recommend him to anyone facing similar legal issues.
Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly recommend
I cannot say enough good things about this law firm, and especially Luke. As a person who suffers from high anxiety, I decided to look into hiring a lawyer for my DUI charge for my peace of mind as I have never been in this sort of situation and was in way over my head. After frustration with playing phone tag for a couple of days with a different law firm, I took to the Internet and found Luke on this website. I called and within an hour of talking to the receptionist I had phone calls from both Luke and his colleague Nathan inquiring about my needs. I had a half hour conversation with them on the phone as they answered any questions I had before setting up an appointment to meet in person. When we met in person they sat down and walked me through the whole process before I made the decision to put them on retainer. Both of them were highly professional yet very personable which I found comforting. It was nice knowing that someone with experience was handling every aspect of my case. Luke and I exchanged many emails and phone calls and I was kept in the loop every step of the way. I would highly recommend to whomever is looking for a lawyer to call this guy right now.
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Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
ND DUI Amended to Careless Driving
Luke Heck represented my rights far above and beyond that of what I expected. I believe the two biggest aspects of choosing an attorney are professionalism and communication. Luke Heck is off the carts in these two categories. Luke Heck went the extra mile throughout the entire process. He put in the extra work to reduce the conviction and kept me informed the entire time. He is extremely knowledgeable in defense law. I would recommend Luke Heck to anyone as he will find a way to get the job done. I could not have asked for a better experience, thank you!!
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Posted by Chris | September 30, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
Luke knows the law.
I was quite pleased with the legal services I received from Luke. He's quite knowledgeable about North Dakota laws and carries himself in a very professional manner. He was quite patient and always made time for me when I had a question about my case. When I would be unsure of or confused about aspects of the legal process he was very good at explaining them in a way I could understand. Hopefully I will not be in need of legal representation again in the near or far future but if I am he'll be the first person I contact.
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Posted by Holden | September 30, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
Savvy Son of Gun
Luke was well worth hiring. He took care of everything and answered all my questions. His advice was right on point and I couldn't of expected anymore out of him. Took the time to listen to my side and figured out my not so easy case. All said and done everything was better than expected. Thanks again for your time and all your valuable service. God Bless
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Posted by Casey | August 5, 2015
The Man Luke
My lawyer Luke Heck was awesome from the beginning to the end of my case. He always kept in contact with me and let me know what was happening every step of the way. I felt that he gave me solid advice and helped me with everything I had questions about. I would recommend him to any of my friend or family.
Posted by Jessica | August 1, 2015
Money well spent
He was very professional and informative. I always knew what was going on in my case. Honestly the most polite lawyer I've come across!! Before I found him I had talked to numerous other people and they weren't nearly as reassuring as he was. Reasonably priced as well, which is always good :) hopefully I don't need a lawyer in the future but if I did I would hire him again! I recommend him to everyone I know.
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Posted by Tom | July 21, 2015
Great Communication
Luke was a great help. He communicated often and effectively. He was always straight forward and honest with me so I knew what to expect. I felt comfortable talking to him about the details of the case and the potential outcomes. With that being said, the terms he was able to negotiate were even better than I had expected! I was very grateful for Luke's services on this case and I highly recommend him if you are in need of any legal counsel.
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Posted by healthenthusiast | April 21, 2015
Honest, Empathetic, Goes the Extra Mile!
I hired Luke to defend me against a false allegation of simple assault. From the beginning, he treated me like I was just as important as his other clients, though he has bigger cases. He is friendly, affable and easy to communicate with. He pays close attention to detail and kept me informed of what to expect at every step during the case. He went out of his way to do this and to represent me in court because I struggle with health problems. He asked the court to dismiss my case, citing lack of credible evidence. The court would not budge but Luke did talk them into giving me a better plea deal than most simple assault cases. He had to push for that, considering how corrupt, self serving and stupid our local "justice" system has proven to be. But he didn't want to give up and got the best result he could. In Sept., my "crime" will be wiped off my record! It is clear Luke's ultimate motivation for his work is social justice for all. Keep it up!
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Resume

AVVO RATING 8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Criminal Defense Attorney
  • Vogel Law Firm, Ltd.
  • 2018 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Severson, Wogsland & Liebl, P.C.
  • 2014 - 2018
  • Law Clerk
  • First District Public Defender
  • 2012 - 2014

Education

  • University of St. Thomas School of Law - Minneapolis
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2014
  • Jamestown College
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2011

Legal Cases

  • Schulke v. NDDOT
  • Reversed
  • City of West Fargo v. Ekstrom
  • Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part
  • State v. Blaskowski
  • Conviction Reversed
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Associations

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • North Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2016
  • 2015 Client's Choice Award for Criminal Defense
  • Avvo
  • 2015
  • Rising Stars (2012, 2023)
  • Great Plains Super Lawyers
  • N/A
  • 40 Under 40 (2021)
  • Prairie Business
  • N/A
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Speaking Engagements

  • Cass County Bar Association
  • 2019 Legislative Changes to North Dakota DUI Law
  • 2019
  • North Dakota State Bar Association
  • North Dakota Case Law Update
  • 2018
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Attorney endorsements

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Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 24
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Luke is very knowledgeable in all areas of criminal defense both in MN and North Dakota. More importantly, though, he listens to his clients and finds innovative ways of protecting his client's rights. I highly recommend him."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Luke Heck as a colleague for 8 years. As an advocate, he is aggressive when necessary, considerate of his clients' needs, and tireless in fighting for his clients; rights and freedom. If my freedom were on the line, I would be very happy to have Luke Heck in my corner!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 01
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"Luke was a great mentor and is extremely knowledgable. He will put in the time and effort to get the best possible outcome for your case. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Luke is a premier attorney, and he's respected in the legal community. I've read his briefs and I've observed him in the courtroom, and he's top-notch in both. Luke is approachable and easy to communicate with; you won't find an attorney who has a better relationship with his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Luke is an extremely talented attorney, who also works hard. That is a very powerful combination. He is a lawyer you can trust."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 04
Relationship: Co-worker
"Luke is a great advocate for his clients. I proudly endorse this lawyer."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Co-worker
"Luke is a zealous advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Luke is knowledgeable of the law and is a determined advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Luke is a great young attorney with a passion for helping clients through difficult situations. He has a great team around him and does outstanding work. I endorse this lawyer."
DUI and DWI Attorney | May 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Luke is a committed, motivated, detail-oriented attorney who zealously pursues the best outcome for each client."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 17
Relationship: Co-worker
"Luke is a hard-working, and zealous advocate for his clients. He goes above and beyond to ensure his clients completely understand their options, and helps guide them through what can be an extremely confusing and daunting system."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 16
Relationship: Co-worker
"If you committed a crime, but can't do the time, call Luke Heck! Rhymes aside, Luke is a knowledgable, caring, and devoted attorney that thoroughly helps clients in times of need. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 15
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer."
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Feb 28
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"I have the utmost confidence Luke works hard to get the results his clients deserve. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 25
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"Luke works hard for his clients to get the best possible results on the case. I endorse this lawyer."
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Fargo Criminal defense Lawyer Luke Thomas Heck
Luke Thomas Heck
Criminal defense Attorney
Fargo, ND
Licensed for 8 years