Kevin Heckart

Kevin Heckart

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  • District of Columbia, Iowa, North Carolina
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Biography

Kevin E. Heckart was born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1961. After graduating from Wentworth Military Academy he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves in the Spring of 1979. Kevin then continued to serve in the USMCR achieving the rank of Corporal while attending Drake University (B.A. – 1983). Before graduating from college, Kevin was accepted into the PLC program for prospective Marine Officers, completed the training and was Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in May, 1983.
After college Kevin attended Drake Law School (J.D. – 1985) and, upon graduation, the Basic School for Marine Officers in Quantico, Virginia and further Judge Advocate (JAG) training at the Naval Justice School in Newport Rhode Island. Kevin was then stationed at Camp Lejeune in October 1986 as a 1st Lieutenant with the Legal Services Support Section (LSSS), one of the Marine Corps busiest trial sections. While serving at the LSSS, Kevin was promoted to Captain, augmented into the regular Marine Officer Corps and served in multiple positions as: a Trial Counsel, an Administrative Separations Officer, a Defense Counsel and Presiding Officer over Article 32 hearings; his case load included: murder, child sexual abuse, drug trafficking, espionage, officer misconduct and desertion. In 1989, Kevin was transferred to Marine Corps Air Station New River where he continued to serve as a Chief Defense Counsel and Legal Assistance Officer for MCAS New River until Honorably Discharged in November, 1991.
After Operation Desert Storm and his discharge from active duty, Kevin remained in the local area and transferred back into the USMCR where he served with the reserve component of II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) as the Commanding General’s Staff Judge Advocate and deployed on two separate occasions to Norway. Kevin later resigned his Reserve Commission and was Honorably Discharged in March, 2001. Kevin’s awards include: the Navy Commendation, Marine Corps Reserve and Arctic Service medals.

Education
Drake University
B.A.
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Naval Justice School
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Drake University Law School
J.D. (1985)
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Professional Associations
North Carolina State Bar
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
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Iowa
Supreme Court of Iowa
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North Carolina
North Carolina State Bar
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Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
DUI & DWI
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
King Law Firm
Website
Pender County Law
Contact & Map
King Law Firm
112 Old Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Toll-Free: (800) 635-1683
Telephone: (910) 455-4065
Fax: (910) 455-5539