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 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Jami | December 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 | February 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding representation

I hired Kelly Heitkamp to represent me in my divorce last year. I hired her because I liked her direct nature. My instincts were accurate and her exceeding professionalism and no-nonsense style was exactly what I needed. Kelly was honest, direct, professional and I could not be happier. I will ...recommend her without hesitation to anybody who asks.

Posted by Becca | October 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Worth the cost

Recommended by family friend who is a lawyer. She is top of them all. She knows what she is doing. It seems like the judge liked her and paid attention to what she was saying in our case. There was nothing left undone. Her employees are equally great. I wish she handled car accidents because I...’ve needed her recently.

Posted by David | December 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Adoption of Child

My husband, Douglas, and I met with Kelly to see about him adopting my son as his own. She took our case and told us of the joys and the repercussions. She didn’t want us walking into a decision not being fully informed. She made sure every step was clear to us and always kept us informed with new in...formation along the way. She helped make my husbands dreams come true. She was an amazing blessing to our lives and couldn’t thank her enough.

Kelly Heitkamp

Replied last December 11, 2018

Adoptions are the happiest times in family law. Your choice to allow my office to help you through it is deeply personal to me. I hope that you will always remember the glorious day and the crowd's applause when the judge granted your request. There is no doubt that your son is the luckiest little boy in the world.

Posted by Matt | January 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Divorce and child custody

After hiring Kelly she did a great job for me. She was very helpful and also incredibly knowledgeable. She was very well prepared for court. Kelly is a very agressive attorney and she is very good at what she does. Kelly was always concerned with what was best for my children.

Kelly Heitkamp

Replied last January 24, 2018

There are few fathers that compare to you. You met with success because you never hesitated to make decisions based upon what was in the children's best interest. It is reflected in the outcome in the case as well as the relationship you share with your children. You will always be one of my all time favorites. Not everyone goes the distance like you. I am grateful for that passion and love that withstood a most horrible situation.

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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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