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John "Jack" Heekin | |
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| United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida | |
| Assumed office June 2, 2025 Interim: June 2, 2025 – October 7, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Jason Coody |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Bucknell University (BA) Columbus School of Law (JD) |
John "Jack" Peter Heekin[1] is an American lawyer serving as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. Heekin was previously deputy chief of staff and general counsel for U.S. Senator Rick Scott.[2]
U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida
[edit]On May 6, 2025, Heekin was nominated by President Donald Trump to be the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.[3][4] On June 2, 2025, Heekin was sworn in as the interim U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate for a full term on October 7, 2025.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Jack Heekin - Office of the U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Florida (Oct. 2025-), U.S. Attorney - Biography". LegiStorm. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ Burlew, Jeff (May 8, 2025). "Jack Heekin, lawyer to Sen. Scott, nominated to become U.S. attorney for north Florida". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ↑ "PN141-21 - Nomination of John Heekin for Department of Justice, 119th Congress (2025-2026)". www.congress.gov. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ↑ Buble, Courtney (May 8, 2025). "Trump Names 8 More For US Attorney Spots - Law360". www.law360.com. Retrieved 30 January 2026.