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 31 - 35 of 58 reviews

Posted by Mary | August 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Dedicated and Thorough

Hiring Ms Heitkamp was the best decision I made regarding my high-conflict custody case. She put effort and energy into preparing and presenting the case (unfortunately, my prIor experience with attorneys is that this is not the norm). The end result was that my children and I are free to relocate an...d continue to better our lives, their father's behavior was taken seriously, and appropriate consequences were leveled. Don't risk an important case with a lawyer that won't fight for you - work with Ms. Heitkamp, who will give you and your case the attention needed to achieve results. I am forever grateful to her and her staff.

Kelly Heitkamp

Replied last August 09, 2016

A victory like your win is uncommon as rarely do facts reveal one parent to be so superior in every way. The most inspiring aspect of law is to see justice prevail which has never been more true than in your case. The best part of your life is ahead of you and this dark chapter is now closed. Great things do happen to the best people and I know of nobody more deserving than you and your children.

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 Tiffany | May 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Amazing attorney!

I could not have asked for a better attorney! Very nice yet straight to the point. She will for sure get the job done! I highly, highly, highly, recommend her. Her staff is amazing too!

Kelly Heitkamp

Replied last May 19, 2016

Representing you has been a pleasure and yet heartbreaking as you and I both know you were forced to see into the future as no mother ever should do. You have been brave beyond your years.

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

TOP NOTCH

I hired Miss Heitkemp to handle my custody battle with a crazy ex.all I can say is she is knowledgeable,aggressive and is very caring.She is a go getter.HIRE HER..A+ all the way

Kelly Heitkamp

Replied last March 30, 2016

I enjoyed working with you. I know the time and energy you have invested in your case is reflective of the unwavering love and devotion you have for your child. Representing passionate clients is the most rewarding part of practicing law. I wish you the very best.

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.

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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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