John Heekin

John "Jack" Heekin
United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 2, 2025
Interim: June 2, 2025 – October 7, 2025
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byJason Coody
Personal details
EducationBucknell University (BA)
Columbus School of Law (JD)

John "Jack" Peter 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.

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. 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.

Education

Heekin earned his bachelor's degree from Bucknell University and his Juris Doctor with a certificate in comparative and international law from the Columbus School of Law.

References

  1. ↑ "Jack Heekin - Office of the U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Florida (Oct. 2025-), U.S. Attorney - Biography". LegiStorm. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "PN141-21 - Nomination of John Heekin for Department of Justice, 119th Congress (2025-2026)". www.congress.gov. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  4. ↑ Buble, Courtney (May 8, 2025). "Trump Names 8 More For US Attorney Spots - Law360". www.law360.com. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "Northern District of Florida | Meet the U.S. Attorney". www.justice.gov. 2021-03-01. Retrieved 2026-09-24.