
William T. Hess
Criminal Defense • Family/DCF • DUI/Traffic
Member of the Florida Bar (1988) and New York Bar (1987).
Over three decades of distinguished legal advocacy serving Florida’s Treasure Coast — combining integrity, precision, and unwavering dedication to justice.
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.
DUI, drug/alcohol crimes, domestic violence, resisting arrest, juvenile matters, probation violations & more.
High breathalyzer reads, refusals, multiple DUIs, property damage/injury, reckless driving, DWLS & more.
Divorce, custody, injunctions, equitable distribution, adoption, guardianship, and thoughtful divorce planning.
Family & employment visas (H‑1B, L‑1, E‑1/E‑2, TN, O/P), green cards, SIJ/U visas, and citizenship.
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.
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.
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.
Attorney Kathryn Heathcock provides tailored guidance across family, employment, and humanitarian immigration pathways — USCIS filings, consular processing, removal of conditions, and citizenship.
Criminal Defense • Family/DCF • DUI/Traffic
Member of the Florida Bar (1988) and New York Bar (1987).
U.S. Immigration & Nationality Law • AILA Member
Member of the Florida Bar (1987).
Address: 40 SE Osceola St, Stuart, FL 34994
Tel: (772) 223-0209 | Email: hhfirm@gmail.com