Excellence in Criminal Defense, Family Law & Immigration

Over three decades of distinguished legal advocacy serving Florida’s Treasure Coast — combining integrity, precision, and unwavering dedication to justice.

About Our Firm

Founded in Stuart, Florida, Hess & Heathcock, P.A. brings together decades of proven experience in Criminal Defense, Family/DCF matters, DUI & Criminal Traffic, and U.S. Immigration & Naturalization. Both partners — William Hess and Kathryn Heathcock — graduated with honors from the University of Miami School of Law in 1987 and have since upheld an unwavering commitment to excellence, compassion, and results-driven advocacy throughout the Treasure Coast.

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense Courtroom

Criminal Defense

DUI, drug/alcohol crimes, domestic violence, resisting arrest, juvenile matters, probation violations & more.

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DUI & Criminal Traffic

High breathalyzer reads, refusals, multiple DUIs, property damage/injury, reckless driving, DWLS & more.

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Family Law & DCF

Divorce, custody, injunctions, equitable distribution, adoption, guardianship, and thoughtful divorce planning.

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Immigration & Naturalization

Family & employment visas (H‑1B, L‑1, E‑1/E‑2, TN, O/P), green cards, SIJ/U visas, and citizenship.

Criminal Defense

With decades of courtroom experience, our firm provides strategic, meticulous representation for clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges across the Treasure Coast. We analyze every detail — from arrests and affidavits to video evidence — to protect your rights and your future.

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DUI & Criminal Traffic

From refusals and high BAC cases to suspended licenses and accidents involving property damage, we scrutinize procedure, evidence, and officer conduct to build the strongest defense possible.

Family Law, Divorce & DCF

We bring empathy and steadfast advocacy to sensitive family matters — custody, parental rights, complex divorces, mediation, and DCF representation — with solutions that protect children and secure stability.

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U.S. Immigration & Naturalization

Attorney Kathryn Heathcock provides tailored guidance across family, employment, and humanitarian immigration pathways — USCIS filings, consular processing, removal of conditions, and citizenship.

Meet the Attorneys

William T. Hess

William T. Hess

Criminal Defense • Family/DCF • DUI/Traffic
Member of the Florida Bar (1988) and New York Bar (1987).

Kathryn Heathcock

Kathryn Heathcock

U.S. Immigration & Nationality Law • AILA Member
Member of the Florida Bar (1987).

Contact Us

Address: 40 SE Osceola St, Stuart, FL 34994
Tel: (772) 223-0209   |   Email: hhfirm@gmail.com

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