Kevin O’Keefe
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Kevin O’Keefe
Biography
In 2009, Kevin O’Keefe returned to New Hampshire to practice law in his home state after gaining education and experience around the country. Kevin began his legal career at the Broward County Public Defender in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Trial was a daily occurrence in this urban area where for two years, Kevin spent every day in court and tried dozens of cases. Kevin won acquittals in his first three cases including two DWIs. Applying this invaluable trial experience, Kevin continued to secure favorable outcomes for thousands of clients in New Hampshire.
In the fast paced trial practice, there is no time to sugar coat and no tolerance for the unprepared. Kevin’s experience in New Hampshire and Florida is unmatched. He is often called on to pass his knowledge to other lawyers in; typically presenting on panel jury selection.
Kevin captained, then coached the UNH tennis team prior to law school. Kevin attended Roger Williams University School of Law in Rhode Island and clerked at the Pentagon for the United States Air Force conducting administrative analysis and assisted in criminal investigations.
In 2009, Kevin moved home and has handled every type of case from DWIs to major felonies including homicides as an attorney with the New Hampshire Public Defender.
No one can control what another human being will decide. Kevin provides straightforward advice, representation, and candor to everyone. He will not over promise you results. Instead, he will fight to get you options and empower your decision-making with information.
Kevin is an avid surfer and can be found in the ocean at dawn year-round. He loves sports and graduated with a Master’s in Sports Administration from the University of Miami (FL).
Kevin has ridden the bus with homeless clients in Miami and played badminton with military generals at the Pentagon. He will client's individual goals through to the end with an empathy and tenacity.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Entertainment & Sports Law
White Collar Crime
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Staff Attorney Law Office of the Public Defender
Year: 2007 - 2009
Description: Represented clients in misdemeanor and felony offenses. Tried approximately 30 jury cases in 2 years.
Staff Attorney New Hampshire Public Defender
Year: 2009 - 2019
Description: Represented clients in criminal proceedings ranging from juvenile to homicide. Mentored new attorneys and trained statewide on voir dire.
Professional Associations
New Hampshire Bar Association  # 18969 Member (Current)
New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Current)
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Current)
Publications
Jury Selection: Deselection and an Open Mind roklawyers.com (November 12, 2019)
One Year Later: New Hampshire's New 2019 Laws roklawyers.com (December 5, 2019)
10 Things to Know About DWI Testing roklawyers.com (December 9, 2019)
NCAA Takes College Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness Fight to D.C. roklawyers.com (December 20, 2019)
Dissection of New Hampshire's College Athlete Name, Image & Likeness Bill roklawyers.com (January 7, 2020)
What is the difference between criminal recklessness and negligence? roklawyers.com (December 21, 2019)
NH Limited Driving Privileges After DWI Conviction: Cost/Benefit Analysis roklawyers.com (January 21, 2020)
Stopped for Speeding? Facts to Know roklawyers.com (February 22, 2020)
Will the NCAA Invoke Title IX to Influence College Athlete Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) Legislation? roklawyers.com (February 8, 2020)
White House inserts itself into NCAA NIL Issue roklawyers.com (February 10, 2020)
INMATE RELEASES DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS FURTHER HIGHLIGHTS ARBITRARY INCARCERATION roklawyers.com (April 4, 2020)
NH Court Access Changes Tomorrow roklawyers.com (May 25, 2020)
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AGAIN CRITICIZES NCAA'S PROPOSED NIL REFORM roklawyers.com (July 24, 2020)
New Hampshire Marijuana Convictions Easier to Annul roklawyers.com (January 26, 2020)
NH House Passes Athlete Compensation Bill roklawyers.com (February 26, 2020)
Awards
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Award of Academic Merit
University of Miami 2018.0
Note: 4.0 GPA
Education
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University of New Hampshire B.A. (2003) | Political Science & Kinesiology (Sport Studies) dual major
Year: 1999 - 2003
Honors: Dean's List Activities: Captain UNH Tennis 2-time 1st Team All Conference 1 of 7 nominees for 2003 Student-Athlete of the Year
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Roger Williams University School of Law J.D. (2007) | Law
Year: 2004 - 2007
Honors: Criminal Trial Defense Clinic Honor Roll
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University of Miami M.Ed. (2018) | Sport Administration (Education)
Year: 2017 - 2018
Honors: 4.0 GPA Award of Academic Merit
Speaking Engagements
Guest Lecturer, UNH School of Law Criminal Defense Clinic, Concord, NH, February 20, 2020, UNH School of Law, Presented on jury selection and panel voir dire to Criminal Defense Clinic students. Conducted student mock exercises with host and Clinic Director Prof. Richard Sampderil.
Guest Lecturer, UNH School of Law Criminal Defense Clinic, Concord, NH, February 20, 2020, UNH School of Law, Presented on jury selection and panel voir dire to Criminal Defense Clinic students. Conducted student mock exercises with host and Clinic Director Prof. Richard Sampderil.
Websites
http://www.roklawyers.com
http://www.roklawyers.com
Reis & O'Keefe PLLC
500 Market Street Suite 16B, Suite 16B, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Monday: 8 AM - 5:30 AM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed