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 16 - 20 of 30 reviews | Case Results

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Thank you

Thank you Kelly Tiffany and Angel. You saved me a mess of trouble. I hred you to get me divorced and that's what you did without giving up retirement and the house. I got it all and she got nothing. I love justice.

Posted by Michael | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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 BJ | January 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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 anonymous | March 05, 2015

You want a pit bull, this is your lawyer.

I've retained Ms. Heitkamps services twice in 8 years. Both times were over child custody and my ex giving me grief. Being a father in Texas and the way the legal system is set up its feels like a loosing battle. Let me tell you, this lady commands respect in the court room and punches. Not only did ...we gain custody, but we also received child support in my case. Not many dad's can say that unless the mother of the child is a dope head or absentee. Mine was neither of those. Kelly worked very hard for me and I have recommended her to countless friends.

Posted by A Goode | December 21, 2014

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I found Miss Heitkamp through AVVO. I'm a grandmother with a daughter involved with the wrong crowd. She is not a good mother right now but I didn't want to wait for CPS to step in. CPS came in the past but they ended up giving the babies back to her even though she was living in a hotel. I learn...ed that CPS is part of the state and they have all of the power to make all decisions for the babies. I had no rights even though the babies were placed with me. This was the last time so I hired a highly respected attorney so this would end finally. It has been a long process but we just finalized our case and we are now acting as the parents and have all of those rights. My daughter can visit the children when she comes out of rehab but she can no longer take the children and CPS can't take them from us. This is heartbreaking and exhausting emotionally and financially but we now have closure and control. I recommend Miss Heitkamp for reasons too lengthy for this site but mainly her compassion, honesty, direct approach, and relentless nature. She has an incredible reputation and after one meeting with her it is easy to see why.

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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

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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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