team-member

Heather Kennedy-Bordeaux

Saint Paul, MN

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

After earning my Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, I founded Kennedy Criminal Defense, PLLC, in 2012. Before attending law school, I studied at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where I earned a B.A. in English. Prior to becoming an attorney, I dedicated my life to working to improve the lives of diverse groups of people by working for non-profit organizations. I assisted survivors of domestic violence as an advocate in the community and the courtroom.  I was Program Director at a residential chemical dependency treatment center for women who struggled courageously with the disease of addiction. While working to support women in their struggle with addiction, I also threw my heart and soul into supporting victims of sex trafficking, as well as women with co-occuring disorders such as PTSD and Major Depression. I have extensive experience in fundraising for myriad non-profit organizations such as The Minnesota AIDS Project; The Minneapolis Crisis Nursery; The Special Olympics; Minnesota Public Radio; and the National Organization for Women. I have extensive experience working in the courtroom. I am driven to serve members of the lower middle class and low income communities through the legal process, as members of these communities are not only disproportionately brought into contact with the legal system. But are typically underrepresented once there as well. The mission of Kennedy Criminal Defense is to provide high quality legal representation to people for whom typical legal fees are prohibitive, yet who have just enough income or assets to effectively disqualify them from eligibility for the services of the public defender.I believe without reservation, that every person (whether that person makes a one time mistake or a pattern of ongoing interactions with the criminal justice system) has a right to a fair trial during which the State must prove guilt beyond all reasonable doubt. A person's past mistakes should neither define his future, nor the size of his wallet the quality of his legal counsel.  To that end, it is my promise that Kennedy Criminal Defense, PLLC, will provide every client with thorough, ethical, aggressive and compassionate legal representation. All you need to do to get started is to call for a half hour consultation, which will be provided at absolutely no cost to you. It would be my pleasure to meet with you and help you get you back to what really matters - living your life with purpose.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Language

English

Contact

Kennedy-Bordeaux Law, PLLC871 E 7th St.Saint Paul, MN, 55106871 E 7th St.Saint Paul, MN, 55106

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Michael
March 8, 2019

Thank you Heather. I was facing a bogus trumped up felony assault charge for defending myself against my drug addict step-son breaking into our home. An absolute nightmare of a situation, especially when facing a Woodbury, MN DA who prides himself on his +90% conviction rate - another conversation in itself. Through diligence, research and hard down and dirty work by Heather I accepted a minor disturbing the peace charge, paid a fine and will soon have the charge expunged. Heather took a nightmare situation and created a win/win for all parties. Not to mention her calm demeanor was the reason we remained positive and calm through the process. Thank you Heather.

Bo
July 26, 2016

I literally scoured the entire avvo in mn. Almost every single lawyer I spoke to on the phone would ask me for money up front, but when I pretty much gave up I spotted Heathers name out of the corner of my eye. So I end up calling her and asking her to see it my girlfriend is in the Ramsey County LEC and she tells me that she's not too busy and that it's possible for her to see if she's there. This is when God made a miracle happen for some reason someone at the jail had to make Heather mad. The minute that it became personal it was over. Without her help I don't know if I be with right now my girlfriend because she was about to speak to the law enforcement any type of representation and Heather being the amazing person that she was said that she would do this pro bono because they made her mad at me and then when I tell you that she wasn't kidding she went down there to the Ramsey County LEC without barely any information and came out pretty much with my girlfriend into it without her having to speak to anybody. And to be honest I think that she's not only a great lawyer but an amazing human being and I really respect her and I hope that you guys take the chance to to have Heather on your side. Like I don't know if Heather will ever read this but all I wanted her to know is when I couldn't find anybody to give me any type of advice let alone get up off their butt to go and check to see if somebody is in a jail cell. In today's world you really just don't see that from my past experience most lawyers really just want money from you and they really could care about the result of your friends or family members who really need your help. So I really just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart thank you for being an amazing human being and giving need free consultation on the phone and then go to the jail to sit down and represent my girlfriend and to tell her that she needs to have some type of legal representation before speaking to any law enforcement because my girlfriend's only 21 years old and she doesn't really know better because and she took the time to actually sit down and really chop it up with her. I was really amazed at how much passion she has for the work that she does so thank you again for being there in my time of need and my family time of need without asking for so much as a penny thank you

Anthony
October 13, 2015

Heather was very helpful, flexible and knowledgeable. She was able to attend a hearing at the last minute without much time to prepare and represented my case very well. I will not hesitate to utilize Heather's services in the future.

anonymous
June 24, 2015

Heather did an extraordinary job handling the situation she got the deal we spoke about without any problems would very gladly recommend her services without a question.

Ashley
June 22, 2015

Im the one to freak out about little things and I was worried if I didn't get a lawyer I was going to talk my way right into something bad, when I called her it was two days before my court date and she was there and was able to help me and when I took her on as my lawyer she was awesome at being really nice on my financal situation, I can honestly say I feel like I can sleep again know things are going to be ok now that I have her to help me! She has talked me though on things, and help under stand the full extant of the charge!!! If I ever have to call a lawyer again it defiantly will be her!! Thank you heather I really appreciate it!!!

Miranda
May 7, 2015

I had a question regarding the theft of my daughter's rent payment. Heather was very knowledgeable about MN law and gave me sound advice on how my daughter should handle the situation at present, and in the future. Her response was prompt and direct. I was very pleased!

Callie
March 14, 2015

She is great I need some advice from a lawyer with in a few days and she did it in time and actually was done before I needed it, also I took her advice and am so glad I did:) she is a great Lawer

Tim
March 11, 2015

Heather did my divorce settlement promptly and I am going to continue to use her for any legal situations that might happen in the future.

anonymous
December 9, 2014

Heather has been an ongoing reliable resource for legal advice. She responds in a timely manner and at a level I can understand - vs - the over the head legal lingo, I have had difficulty understanding with previous lawyers. I would recommend her to all my friends and associates.

anonymous
December 3, 2014

I had a very delicate legal issue that I needed legal advice for and Heather provided excellent guidance in a very timely manner. It was handled very professionally and with the proper discretion. Excellent service.

Michael
March 8, 2019

Thank you Heather. I was facing a bogus trumped up felony assault charge for defending myself against my drug addict step-son breaking into our home. An absolute nightmare of a situation, especially when facing a Woodbury, MN DA who prides himself on his +90% conviction rate - another conversation in itself. Through diligence, research and hard down and dirty work by Heather I accepted a minor disturbing the peace charge, paid a fine and will soon have the charge expunged. Heather took a nightmare situation and created a win/win for all parties. Not to mention her calm demeanor was the reason we remained positive and calm through the process. Thank you Heather.

Bo
July 26, 2016

I literally scoured the entire avvo in mn. Almost every single lawyer I spoke to on the phone would ask me for money up front, but when I pretty much gave up I spotted Heathers name out of the corner of my eye. So I end up calling her and asking her to see it my girlfriend is in the Ramsey County LEC and she tells me that she's not too busy and that it's possible for her to see if she's there. This is when God made a miracle happen for some reason someone at the jail had to make Heather mad. The minute that it became personal it was over. Without her help I don't know if I be with right now my girlfriend because she was about to speak to the law enforcement any type of representation and Heather being the amazing person that she was said that she would do this pro bono because they made her mad at me and then when I tell you that she wasn't kidding she went down there to the Ramsey County LEC without barely any information and came out pretty much with my girlfriend into it without her having to speak to anybody. And to be honest I think that she's not only a great lawyer but an amazing human being and I really respect her and I hope that you guys take the chance to to have Heather on your side. Like I don't know if Heather will ever read this but all I wanted her to know is when I couldn't find anybody to give me any type of advice let alone get up off their butt to go and check to see if somebody is in a jail cell. In today's world you really just don't see that from my past experience most lawyers really just want money from you and they really could care about the result of your friends or family members who really need your help. So I really just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart thank you for being an amazing human being and giving need free consultation on the phone and then go to the jail to sit down and represent my girlfriend and to tell her that she needs to have some type of legal representation before speaking to any law enforcement because my girlfriend's only 21 years old and she doesn't really know better because and she took the time to actually sit down and really chop it up with her. I was really amazed at how much passion she has for the work that she does so thank you again for being there in my time of need and my family time of need without asking for so much as a penny thank you

Anthony
October 13, 2015

Heather was very helpful, flexible and knowledgeable. She was able to attend a hearing at the last minute without much time to prepare and represented my case very well. I will not hesitate to utilize Heather's services in the future.

anonymous
June 24, 2015

Heather did an extraordinary job handling the situation she got the deal we spoke about without any problems would very gladly recommend her services without a question.

Ashley
June 22, 2015

Im the one to freak out about little things and I was worried if I didn't get a lawyer I was going to talk my way right into something bad, when I called her it was two days before my court date and she was there and was able to help me and when I took her on as my lawyer she was awesome at being really nice on my financal situation, I can honestly say I feel like I can sleep again know things are going to be ok now that I have her to help me! She has talked me though on things, and help under stand the full extant of the charge!!! If I ever have to call a lawyer again it defiantly will be her!! Thank you heather I really appreciate it!!!

Miranda
May 7, 2015

I had a question regarding the theft of my daughter's rent payment. Heather was very knowledgeable about MN law and gave me sound advice on how my daughter should handle the situation at present, and in the future. Her response was prompt and direct. I was very pleased!

Callie
March 14, 2015

She is great I need some advice from a lawyer with in a few days and she did it in time and actually was done before I needed it, also I took her advice and am so glad I did:) she is a great Lawer

Tim
March 11, 2015

Heather did my divorce settlement promptly and I am going to continue to use her for any legal situations that might happen in the future.

anonymous
December 9, 2014

Heather has been an ongoing reliable resource for legal advice. She responds in a timely manner and at a level I can understand - vs - the over the head legal lingo, I have had difficulty understanding with previous lawyers. I would recommend her to all my friends and associates.

anonymous
December 3, 2014

I had a very delicate legal issue that I needed legal advice for and Heather provided excellent guidance in a very timely manner. It was handled very professionally and with the proper discretion. Excellent service.

Michael
March 8, 2019

Thank you Heather. I was facing a bogus trumped up felony assault charge for defending myself against my drug addict step-son breaking into our home. An absolute nightmare of a situation, especially when facing a Woodbury, MN DA who prides himself on his +90% conviction rate - another conversation in itself. Through diligence, research and hard down and dirty work by Heather I accepted a minor disturbing the peace charge, paid a fine and will soon have the charge expunged. Heather took a nightmare situation and created a win/win for all parties. Not to mention her calm demeanor was the reason we remained positive and calm through the process. Thank you Heather.

Bo
July 26, 2016

I literally scoured the entire avvo in mn. Almost every single lawyer I spoke to on the phone would ask me for money up front, but when I pretty much gave up I spotted Heathers name out of the corner of my eye. So I end up calling her and asking her to see it my girlfriend is in the Ramsey County LEC and she tells me that she's not too busy and that it's possible for her to see if she's there. This is when God made a miracle happen for some reason someone at the jail had to make Heather mad. The minute that it became personal it was over. Without her help I don't know if I be with right now my girlfriend because she was about to speak to the law enforcement any type of representation and Heather being the amazing person that she was said that she would do this pro bono because they made her mad at me and then when I tell you that she wasn't kidding she went down there to the Ramsey County LEC without barely any information and came out pretty much with my girlfriend into it without her having to speak to anybody. And to be honest I think that she's not only a great lawyer but an amazing human being and I really respect her and I hope that you guys take the chance to to have Heather on your side. Like I don't know if Heather will ever read this but all I wanted her to know is when I couldn't find anybody to give me any type of advice let alone get up off their butt to go and check to see if somebody is in a jail cell. In today's world you really just don't see that from my past experience most lawyers really just want money from you and they really could care about the result of your friends or family members who really need your help. So I really just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart thank you for being an amazing human being and giving need free consultation on the phone and then go to the jail to sit down and represent my girlfriend and to tell her that she needs to have some type of legal representation before speaking to any law enforcement because my girlfriend's only 21 years old and she doesn't really know better because and she took the time to actually sit down and really chop it up with her. I was really amazed at how much passion she has for the work that she does so thank you again for being there in my time of need and my family time of need without asking for so much as a penny thank you

Anthony
October 13, 2015

Heather was very helpful, flexible and knowledgeable. She was able to attend a hearing at the last minute without much time to prepare and represented my case very well. I will not hesitate to utilize Heather's services in the future.

anonymous
June 24, 2015

Heather did an extraordinary job handling the situation she got the deal we spoke about without any problems would very gladly recommend her services without a question.

Ashley
June 22, 2015

Im the one to freak out about little things and I was worried if I didn't get a lawyer I was going to talk my way right into something bad, when I called her it was two days before my court date and she was there and was able to help me and when I took her on as my lawyer she was awesome at being really nice on my financal situation, I can honestly say I feel like I can sleep again know things are going to be ok now that I have her to help me! She has talked me though on things, and help under stand the full extant of the charge!!! If I ever have to call a lawyer again it defiantly will be her!! Thank you heather I really appreciate it!!!

Miranda
May 7, 2015

I had a question regarding the theft of my daughter's rent payment. Heather was very knowledgeable about MN law and gave me sound advice on how my daughter should handle the situation at present, and in the future. Her response was prompt and direct. I was very pleased!

Callie
March 14, 2015

She is great I need some advice from a lawyer with in a few days and she did it in time and actually was done before I needed it, also I took her advice and am so glad I did:) she is a great Lawer

Tim
March 11, 2015

Heather did my divorce settlement promptly and I am going to continue to use her for any legal situations that might happen in the future.

anonymous
December 9, 2014

Heather has been an ongoing reliable resource for legal advice. She responds in a timely manner and at a level I can understand - vs - the over the head legal lingo, I have had difficulty understanding with previous lawyers. I would recommend her to all my friends and associates.

anonymous
December 3, 2014

I had a very delicate legal issue that I needed legal advice for and Heather provided excellent guidance in a very timely manner. It was handled very professionally and with the proper discretion. Excellent service.