Mark C. Keeney

Mark C. Keeney is a dedicated North Carolina attorney who represents clients facing difficult legal challenges, including criminal charges, divorce, child custody disputes, and serious injury claims. Through Keeney Law, PLLC, he provides practical guidance, focused advocacy, and steady support when clients need reliable legal direction.

Keeney earned his Bachelor of Science from Guilford College in 2001 and his Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami in 2004. Admitted to practice in North Carolina in 2005, he has amassed nearly two decades of legal experience serving clients in Rockingham County. His career includes significant public service as Rockingham County’s Assistant District Attorney on three separate occasions, including more than three years as Chief Assistant District Attorney. His work with multiple District Attorneys has strengthened his understanding of criminal procedure, courtroom strategy, prosecution priorities, and effective case preparation.

Keeney practice includes criminal defense, family law, contract matters, personal injury, and a range of civil law concerns. Because he has experience prosecuting and defending criminal cases, he brings a balanced perspective to legal disputes and helps clients understand both risks and opportunities in their matters. In family law, he assists individuals navigating divorce, custody, and related disputes with attention to both legal consequences and long-term stability. He works to protect clients’ rights, explain available options, and pursue solutions that address immediate concerns while supporting more secure outcomes for families.

Mark C. Keeney has also helped vulnerable clients through his work with Help, Inc., Rockingham County Square One Family Justice Center. In that role, he represented agency clients in matters involving domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, offering legal advocacy during highly sensitive and urgent situations. Across his legal career, Attorney Keeney has focused on helping people make informed decisions during stressful circumstances. His background in prosecution, defense, family law, civil matters, and victim advocacy allows him to provide experienced representation grounded in preparation, professionalism, and commitment to client needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Keeney Law, PLLC
• Member, North Carolina State Bar

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• St. Thomas University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Guilford College
  Bachelor of Science

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