San Rafael Criminal Defense Lawyer Personal Injury Attorney Marin County California

Areas of Expertise

    Trial Lawyer
    Criminal Defense
    Personal Injury
    Restraining Orders

Experience

I am the founder of Law Offices of Kevin Heaney. My firm specializes in criminal defense cases, personal injury matters and restraining order hearings. As a trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience, I have successfully tried a wide range of cases.

I represent individuals who have been charged with a variety of criminal offenses including assault and battery, sexual assault, domestic violence, burglary, robbery, theft, criminal threats, drug charges, sex crimes, stalking, juvenile crimes, and Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) issues: driving under the influence (DUI) or drunk driving (DWI), license suspensions, hit and run, traffic violations, vehicular manslaughter and more.

In addition, I handle post judgment relief cases such as petitions for factual innocence, in certain circumstances clearing up arrest records or cases that have been dismissed after filing, in addition to reducing felonies to misdemeanors, as well as expungements – modifying your record for job purposes.

I also represent individuals who have been injured by the negligence of others. My experience as a civil litigator for personal injury matters includes cases such as car accidents, rear-end collisions, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, recreational accidents, slip and fall accident, dog bites, premises liability issues and more.

Furthermore, I have been petitioning for and defending against civil and domestic restraining orders and protective orders for over twenty five years. I have been involved in over a hundred restraining order hearings.

I have tried these cases throughout California and have consistently provided results-oriented, reliable, and cost-effective representation for my clients.

Personal Message

As a boy growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, I can remember my father telling me about my grandfathers who worked all their lives in the coal mines and railroad yard. I am conscious and aware and grateful for the hard work of those who preceded me which now affords me the privilege of practicing law. I understand that your case will have a profound impact on your life. I take that responsibility the same way I would want a lawyer to take my case. We realize it is your case, involving your life, and ultimately your decision as to how and when to resolve or try your case and we will always respect your decision.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Attorney	Law Offices of Kevin Heaney		1993 - Present
Assistant Attorney	Law Office of Stephen A. Freser, Sausalito		1991 - 1992

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
University of San Francisco School of Law	J.D.	Law School	1990
University of San Francisco School of Law	J.D.	Law	1990
Point Loma Nazarene University	BA	Biology	1984

State / Court	Date
California	1991
9th Circuit

• Garber House | Director | 2010 - 2013
  Tumbull Manor, Inc. | President | 2010 - Present
  Westood Study Center | Director        | 1999 - 2003
  Redwood/M.C. High School Football Coach        | Coach | 1999 - 2003
  So. Marin Pop Warner | Coach/Athletic Director | 1991 - 2001
  Westwood Study Center | Asst. Director | 1990 - 1999

• Member of the California State Bar since 1991.

• Disclaimer About Prior Case Results If you are interested in viewing information about recent cases and clients which the Law Offices of Kevin Heaney has been involved with, please read the information below. The information has not been reviewed or approved by The California Bar. YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT: • The facts and circumstances of your case might differ from the matters in which results have been provided. • All results of cases handled by this firm are not provided and not all clients’ claims have been referenced. • The results provided are not necessarily representative of all results obtained by this firm or of the experience of all clients or others with the Law Offices of Kevin Heaney. • Every case is different and each client’s case must be evaluated and handled on its own merits. Case Results Over the course of my career, I have produced superior case results and victories for my clients. Below are some examples of my more recent case results related to all areas of my practice. Case Type: Personal Injury Case Description: Client was with a friend who had a business dropping off crates for storage. Client was in the back removing crates, when the communication broke down. Client was still in harms way when the forklift arms holding the crates descended and damaged client’s shoulder resulting in a significant injured to his shoulder. Case Outcome: Jury awarded client $450,000 settlement ——————————- Case Type: Motion for Factual Innocence Case Description: American client living abroad was having significant problems with international travel related to her prior arrest for resisting arrest. Case Outcome: Motion for Factual Innocence granted. ——————————- Case Type: Motion for Factual Innocence Case Description: Client was a therapist having significant problems related to employment due to her arrest and subsequent filed case on record for allegations of domestic violence. Case Outcome: Motion for Factual Innocence granted. ——————————- Case Type: Strong armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon Case Description: Client attended a small house party with some friends. Client was accused of strong armed robbery and assault with a knife related to drugs and money. Case Outcome: Case dismissed after preliminary hearing. ——————————- Case Type: Domestic Battery Case Description: Client and girlfriend were in a heated argument when events transpired that resulted in a physical altercation and multiple felony charges related to domestic violence. Case Outcome: All charges dismissed after preliminary hearing. ——————————- Case Type: Sex trafficking Case Description: Client and her son allowed a young woman to stay at their house temporarily to avoid homelessness after being evicted. Young woman was prostituting at the home and alleged client was pimping her and involved in the sex industry. Case Outcome: Case dismissed after preliminary hearing. ——————————- Case Type: DUI Case Description: Client drove up on the curb in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant. Client was arrested for alleged DUI, related to being under the influence of prescription drugs. Case Outcome: Not guilty verdict reached after year long litigation. ——————————- Case Type: Assault with a deadly weapon Case Description: Client with one prior strike was involved in a road rage incident where he ended up getting out of his car and striking the other individual’s vehicle with a knife, shattering the driver’s side window. Case Outcome: Reduced charges from felony to misdemeanor with minimal time in county jail. ——————————- Case Type: Domestic battery and false imprisonment Case Description: Female client charged with physically attacking her boyfriend and preventing him from leaving the sailboat they were on at the time. Case Outcome: Case dismissed at preliminary hearing. ——————————- Case Type: Multiple theft and domestic violence Case Description: Client charged with multiple felonies related to a domestic violence incident with his girlfriend and theft of her personal belongings. Case Outcome: All charges reduced to misdemeanors after preliminary hearing. A three day jury trial resulted in not guilty verdict on all charges. ——————————- Case Type: Civil harassment Case Description: Client was involved in a heated dispute with a neighbor over neighbor’s ability to develop the land. Client protested neighbor obtaining the permit in a number of ways, including at planning commission meetings. Case Outcome: A two day jury trial resulted in the court dismissing the harassment allegations and denied a permanent restraining order against client. ——————————- Case Type: Sexual assault Case Description: Client was a dental student who attended a large party with other students. Client and female acquaintance retreated to a private room and became sexually intimate. Client was alleged to use nonconsensual force upon her during this time. Case Outcome: Permanent restraining order denied after hearing. ——————————- Case Type: Vehicular Manslaughter Case Description: Client was involved in a car chase with police after a hit and run incident. Client lost control of his vehicle, resulting in an accident which killed his passenger. Client had alcohol in his system, however it was determined to be within the legal limit. Case Outcome: After a three week jury trial, client received a grant of 10 years probation after two months of house arrest. ——————————- Case Type: Six counts of battery on multiple officers Case Description: Client was significantly intoxicated at a bar. When she exited the bar, client was mistaken about alleging someone stole her purse and battered another patron. When police arrived, client resisted arrest by striking a number of police officers with her hands. Case Outcome: Client was granted diversion, meaning no conviction. ——————————- Case Type: Accessory to Murder Case Description: Client was very good friends with an individual who along with a younger friend, drove and was in an accident. Individual was DUI, had multiple prior convictions and was charged with murder. Client removed a door from the scene of the accident and was charged with being an accessory to murder. Case Outcome: Three week jury trial resulted in not guilty verdict. ——————————- Case Type: Felony domestic violence Case Description: Client and his girlfriend got into a domestic dispute that turned physical. Girlfriend’s arm was broken and client was charged with felony assault resulting in great bodily injury. Girlfriend also sought a civil restraining order. Case Outcome: After five day jury trial, court reached not guilty verdict on all counts. ——————————- Case Type: Theft Case Description: A young college student was caught stealing from a jewelry store. Client had prior conviction of similar charges. Case Outcome: After significant litigation, client was granted diversion, meaning no conviction.

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