Kelly Margaret Heitkamp

Kelly Margaret Heitkamp

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 26 years

Child custody Lawyer at Longview, TX
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family ... +2 more

409 Magrill Street, Longview, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 26 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1999

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 11 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2014

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Heitkamp, Kelly M. Attorney

409 Magrill Street, Longview, TX, 75601

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Kelly Margaret Heitkamp's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

5 star (57)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Jami | December 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing attorney

First, I want to say we felt welcomed when we walked into this office for the first time. We had hired another lawyer that let pretty much abandoned the case and it was a MESS when Kelly picked it up. I cannot say enough good things about Kelly. She got everything wrapped up and handled within a few ...months that another attorney could not accomplish in almost two years. The communication was phenomenal. We were always given an answer in a reasonable time. Kelly and her office worked many long hours on this case, and it paid off. I highly suggest if you are looking for someone to fight with you, you chose her. We are extremely grateful and will always refer her to anyone.

Posted by Jeff | January 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Gets better with time

Over time I appreciate how much this office did for me. I lacked confidence but left a different man and I'm a better person because of it. I highly recommend Kelly for anyone looking for hard working attorney and shoots straight.

Posted by Michael | October 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

True Professionals

I am not one to write reviews of any sort but in this case, I must make an exception. Working with Kelly Heitkamp and her office is working with true professionals. From the initial meeting with Kelly at her office to the final day at court, the communications were flawless, and any expectations from... us were very well explained. Answers to any questions we might have had were readily available. It was a pleasure

Posted by Nikki | March 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing attorney

Kelly is absolutely fantastic! Her assistant and receptionist are on top of their game too! I would recommend this group of ladies to anyone ! If you want to go prepared this should be your go to!!

Posted by Chase | January 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I’m so happy with my choice

Ms Kelly has proven how a lawyer should conduct herself. I don’t have problems getting answers. We feel like the counselor is doing her job. Ms Kelly has a really good friendship with the judge and knows what she’s doing. I always feel safe with her.

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Kelly Margaret Heitkamp's Lawyer Endorsements

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J Drew Houghton

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Kelly since law school and all clients that I have referred to her have been very pleased with her legal representation and protection of their interests. Her love of animals and advocacy of animal rights is also longstanding."

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Amy Troy

Family lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kelly is a fantastic attorney. She is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure her client walks away happy."

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J Drew Houghton

Personal injury lawyer

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Amy Troy

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J. Novy

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Featured Columnist, Longview News Journal

2013

Beuatification Award, Keep Longview Beautiful

2012

Humanitarian Award, Pet Partnership

1996

American Jurisprudence, Legal Research & Writing

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Kelly Heitkamp, PC

Associations

1999 - Present

Texas Association of Defense Counsel

Member

1999 - Present

Animal Law Section of Texas State Bar

Secretary

1998 - Present

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Gregg County Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

Texas Association of Defense Counsel

Member

1998 - 2003

Tarrant County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

When one party takes advantage

Wife forced to return one half of all monies taken and return all personal property to marital residence until time of trial.

Father working pipeline

Husband was willing to take a desk job with oil company and was awarded 50/50 possession of children sharing all right equally. He was no longer working 80 hour weeks.

Grandparent will prevail

Grandparents were successful in gaining conservatorship rights to both children. Children now live with Grandparents.

Fiduciary Duty

Shelter forced to comply with the statute and produce the financial records, including bank statements

Fathers are equally important

Father reunited with child. Mother allowed to move but not with the child.

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Education

1998

Oklahoma City University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of North Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Northeast Texas Paralegal Association

Animal Welfare - Legislative Changes

2015

Northeast Texas Paralegal Association

The Power of Organized Activists

2014

Tyler Bar Association

Impact of animal welfare laws in rural communities

2012

South Texas School of Law

Negligence vs. Recklessness in animal cruelty

2012

Perpperdine - Animal Law Section

A Comparison of Tethering Laws

2011

Northeast Texas Paralegal Association

Animal Welfare - legislative changes

2010

Boston College School of Law

Vivisection

2009

Animal Law/Environmental Law seminar

Vivisection

Publications

2015

Longview News Journal Weekly Animal Welfare column

N/A

Journal of Small and Emerging Business Law Enemy Lines - The profit of animal abuse

Languages

English

Activity

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