Kevin P. O’Keefe

Kevin P. O’Keefe is a Portsmouth, New Hampshire criminal defense attorney who represents clients across a wide range of criminal matters. His practice includes DWI defense and serious felony cases, including homicide matters. Before establishing Rock Law, PLLC, Kevin represented thousands of clients with the New Hampshire Public Defender and handled criminal cases at different levels of seriousness. His work draws on extensive courtroom experience and a practical understanding of preparing and presenting criminal defense cases.

Kevin earned a J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law, an M.Ed. in Sport Administration from the University of Miami, and a B.A. from the University of New Hampshire. Before law school, he captained and later coached the UNH tennis team. He also clerked at the Pentagon for the US Air Force, conducting administrative analysis and assisting with criminal investigations. His graduate studies at the University of Miami earned him the Award of Academic Merit, adding to a background that combines legal training, sports administration, and investigative experience.

Kevin began his legal career with the Broward County Public Defender in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During two years of daily courtroom practice, he tried dozens of cases and secured acquittals in his first three trials, including two DWI cases. He returned to New Hampshire in 2009 and continued representing criminal defendants through the New Hampshire Public Defender. His experience ranges from DWI charges to major felony and homicide cases. He has also presented to other lawyers on panel jury selection and voir dire.

Kevin P. O’Keefe brings extensive trial experience and a direct approach to criminal defense. He focuses on providing clients with straightforward advice, candid assessments, and prepared representation without making unrealistic promises about results. His public defense experience in Florida and New Hampshire gives him substantial familiarity with criminal proceedings, courtroom strategy, and jury trials. He works to understand each client’s individual goals, explain available options clearly, and prepare matters carefully for negotiations, hearings, or trial.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Rock Law, PLLC
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Hampshire

Education

• Roger Williams University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of New Hampshire
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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