John Heekin
John "Jack" Heekin | |
|---|---|
| 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" Heekin 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.[1]
U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida
On May 6, 2025, Heekin was nominated by President Donald Trump to be the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.[2][3] On June 2, 2024, 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
- ^ 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.