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

Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Michael | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

BEST attorney in east Texas

I'm a father who loves my child. I would do everything and anything for him. I used Kelly to stop my son's mother from taking my son. She told him to say I sexually touched him. Kelly told me this happens and that it is happening more as time goes on. She has worked cases like this and knows wha...t to do. The mother tried to have me charged and locked up even though she knows it was a lie. The judge ordered me to have my son and the mother now has supervised visits. I would not have my son if I had a different lawyer.

Kelly Heitkamp

Replied last March 30, 2016

You have your son because you are a very good father and were willing to fight for him. The best clients are those who see past the drama and focus on the child. Your endless commitment to your family is miraculous considering the hardships you have faced. You are a very good man and an exceptional father. Congratulations.

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hardworking and strong

I have used Kelly when I was divorce in 2013 and then I hired her to represent my son and later my daughter. Unfortunately I am now in need of an attorney again since my son passed in September. I first hired an attorney who handles estates but I realized I really needed to stay with who I know bec...ause this time is very difficult. I have decided to take action to get time with my grandchildren. I am now back with Kelly because I love how she has been with me and my family and I really need that type of protection. My Christian faith keeps me together and Kelly helps me stay sane. I thank the Lord for Kelly and her support for my family now and in the future.

Kelly Heitkamp

Replied last January 24, 2016

Clients like you make the profession enjoyable. I appreciate your kind words and the sacrifices you have made for your family over the years. You've become a friend and I'm always here to help you.

Posted by BJ | January 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

custody case

My wife filed for divorce when I lost my job in the field. I guess when my money dried up so did her love. I am thrilled that i have my child half the time. This wouldnt have happened if I was still in the field so funny how things work out. My wife wanted the same amount of child support Id owe ...if I was still working in ND but because the law in Texas says its based on what i get now she didn't get anything. We are sharing our daughter and both pay for her when we have her. I thank Kelly for this. I really thought women always get the kid but Kelly says thats not the way it is anymore. Losing my job was a shock and hardship and then losing my wife brought me to my knees but that is when I stood up and moved on because i have my daughter and that is all I wanted. I can get a new job and a new wife. I cant get a better child or attorney. Id walked the distance for Kelly because I owe her BIG. Macy and I say a prayer of thanks each night before bedtime.

Kelly Heitkamp

Replied last January 24, 2016

You've proven yourself to be an incredible father who places his child first. I know you've had to change your plans for the future in order to be a full time father and I commend you on that transition. The. choices you've made have been the right ones. I'm always happy to help you.

Posted by Shawna | November 13, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Dependable

Kelly has been my attorney for the past 7 years. She represented my dad and now is working on my brother's case. Simply put she is honest. I was mostly afraid of what I didn't know because divorce is scary. My friends told me how it worked for them but now I know every case is different. Kelly t...alked to me and explained what I should expect. She got me ready and then we settled but I think it settled because I was ready to fight. Being prepared made me confident and that was a big reason why we didn't end up in a trial. He doesn't bully me anymore and I credit Kelly for that. I'm a different person now. A better person. Thank you.

Posted by DH | October 19, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Trustworthy and Dependable

It is clear she has experience in handling divorce and child custody cases. I hired her because my neighbor, an attorney, suggested her. She got back to me or had her staff give me a call. She made me feel comfortable, or at least protected, in a very uncomfortable situation. Unfortunately it loo...ks like we will be back in court either next year or so. I would hire her again. Her address is no longer on Methvin. She moved to Magrill in Longview.

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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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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

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