Atty. Sean Hecker

Atty. Sean Hecker

Sean Hecker is a partner at Kaplan Hecker & Fink, where his practice focuses on white-collar criminal defense, government and internal investigations, complex civil litigation, and regulatory compliance. He is an experienced trial lawyer, nationally recognized as a go-to litigator for corruption and other white-collar criminal defense matters by Chambers , Benchmark Litigation , Best Lawyers in America , and Lawdragon 500 , among others.

New York New York 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Sean Hecker at a glance

Sean Hecker is an attorney based in New York, New York, practforg at Hecker Fink LLP. They haand 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association (2000), New York, New York State Bar Association (2000), New York, New York State Bar Association (2000), and New York, New York State Bar Association (2000). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sean Hecker is a partner at Kaplan Hecker & Fink, where his practice focuses on white-collar criminal defense, government and internal investigations, complex civil litigation, and regulatory compliance
  • He is an experienced trial lawyer, nationally recognized as a go-to litigator for corruption and other white-collar criminal defense matters by Chambers, Benchmark Litigation, Best Lawyers in America, and Lawdragon 500, among others
  • He was named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by Benchmark Litigation
  • In honoring him as a leading lawyer in corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense, The Legal 500 US described Sean as “thoughtful, commercial, and very experienced.”

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sean Hecker

Where is Sean Hecker's law office located?
Sean Hecker's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Hecker Fink LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Sean Hecker practiced law?
Sean Hecker has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Sean Hecker go to law school?
Sean Hecker earned their education at (J.D., 2000).
How can I contact Sean Hecker for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Sean Hecker receiandd?
Sean Hecker's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities.

Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 2000

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association
Admitted: 2000
New York, New York State Bar Association
Admitted: 2000
New York, New York State Bar Association
Admitted: 2000
New York, New York State Bar Association
Admitted: 2000
New York, New York State Bar Association
Admitted: 2000
New York, New York State Bar Association
Admitted: 2000
New York, New York State Bar Association
Admitted: 2000
New York, New York State Bar Association
Admitted: 2000
New York, New York State Bar Association
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Admitted: 2022
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Admitted: 2022
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Admitted: 2022
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Admitted: 2022
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Admitted: 2022
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Admitted: 2022
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Admitted: 2022
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Admitted: 2022
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Admitted: 2022

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