Kevin J Kiernan

Kevin J Kiernan

Silva, Kiernan & Associates, PLLC
Clinton, NC
https://www.skalawyers.com/kevin-j-kiernan-esq/

Kevin J Kiernan is a founding partner of Silva, Kiernan & Associates, PLLC, where he concentrates the majority of his practice on criminal defense, DWI and bankruptcy matters. Prior to joining Matthew Silva in private practice, Mr. Kiernan had been a successful prosecutor in North Carolina's Fourth Prosecutorial District, which is comprised of Onslow, Jones, Sampson and Duplin counties. He earned his B.S. degree, magna cum laude, from North Carolina State University (NCSU) and his J.D. degree from Indiana University School of Law. While he completed his studies at NCSU, Mr. Kiernan worked as a Teaching Assistant in Computer Ethics and continued to work full-time as a software developer at CISYS LifeSciences, Inc., where he spent most of his time enhancing software specifically designed for the monitoring of the processes and outcomes of Diabetes care. While at Indiana University, Mr. Kiernan focused his studies on the legal aspects of technology and science, criminal law and trial advocacy. He participated in Moot Court competitions at IU and at Columbia University. Mr. Kiernan was also a member of the Trial Team, where part of his responsibilities were to assist in educating and mentoring newer students in the area of trial advocacy. He excelled in legal research and writing and ultimately earned the coveted "A*" (highest grade in class) in his Pre Trial Litigation course, which focused on thorough preparation, knowledge of the law and procedure, and negotiations with adverse parties. Mr. Kiernan has served as the State Bar Councilor for the Fifth District since 2019; is a local member of the attorney network for the United States Concealed Carry Association (U.S.C.C.A.); is a present member of the National College for DUI Defense; has successfully completed National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recognized DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST); has successfully completed NHTSA recognized Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE); has successfully completed NHTSA and International Association of Chiefs of Police recognized the DWI Detection and SFST Instructor Development Course, which now allows him to serve as an instructor for the NHTSA recognized DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course; has twice been a guest lecturer at Campbell University's Norman A. Wiggins School of Law; has served as the President of the Sampson County Bar for 2014 and 2015; and was invited to be a presiding judge at the American Mock Trial Association's Regional Tournament at Furman University in 2015.

Kevin J Kiernan's Courses

  • Starting Your Own Small Law Firm

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    Law Practice Management

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    4.7

    Starting Your Own Small Law Firm

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
    Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
    Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
    Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
    California CLE Approved 6 Total
    Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
    Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
    Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
    Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
    Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
    Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
    Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
    Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
    Kansas CLE Approved 3 Total
    Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
    Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
    Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
    Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
    Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
    Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
    Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
    North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
    North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
    New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
    New York CLE Approved 7 Total
    Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
    Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
    Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
    South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
    Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
    Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
    Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
    Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
    Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
    Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
    West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
    OnDemand
    6 Illinois CLE
  • Solo and Small Firm Summit

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    Law Practice Management

    Signature Event

    Solo and Small Firm Summit

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Alaska CLE Reciprocity 5.25 Total
    Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
    Arkansas CLE Approved 5.25 Total
    Arizona CLE Approved 5.25 Total
    California CLE Approved 5.25 Total
    Colorado CLE Approved 6 Total
    Connecticut CLE Approved 5.25 Total
    Delaware CLE Approved 5.3 Total
    Florida CLE Approved 6.5 Total
    Georgia CLE Approved 5 Total
    Hawaii CLE Approved 5.25 Total
    Iowa CLE Pending 5.25 Total
    Idaho CLE Approved 5.25 Total
    Illinois CLE Approved 5.25 Total
    Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
    Kansas CLE Approved 3 Total
    Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
    Louisiana CLE Approved 5.3 Total
    Maine CLE Approved 5.25 Total
    Minnesota CLE Approved 5.25 Total
    Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
    Mississippi CLE Approved 5.2 Total
    Montana CLE Approved 5.25 Total
    North Carolina CLE Approved 5.25 Total
    North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
    New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    New Mexico CLE Approved 5.3 Total
    Nevada CLE Approved 5 Total
    New York CLE Approved 6.5 Total
    Ohio CLE Approved 5.25 Total
    Oklahoma CLE Approved 6 Total
    Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
    Pennsylvania CLE Approved 5 Total
    Rhode Island CLE Approved 6 Total
    South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
    Tennessee CLE Approved 5.25 Total
    Texas CLE Approved 5.25 Total
    Utah CLE Approved 5 Total
    Virginia CLE Approved 4.5 Total
    Vermont CLE Approved 5.25 Total
    Washington CLE Approved 5.25 Total
    Wisconsin CLE Approved 6 Total
    West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    Wyoming CLE Approved 5.25 Total
    Live Online
    6 Indiana CLE
  • DUI and Drug Possession Defense: Tips and Strategies for Attorneys

    Criminal Law

    4.52

    DUI and Drug Possession Defense: Tips and Strategies for Attorneys

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
    Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
    California CLE Approved 3 Total
    Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
    Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
    Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
    Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
    Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
    Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
    Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
    Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
    Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
    Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
    Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
    Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
    Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
    Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
    North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
    Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
    New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
    New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
    Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
    New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
    Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
    Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
    Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
    Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
    Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
    Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
    Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
    West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
    Wyoming CLE Upon Request 3 Total
    OnDemand
    3 Illinois CLE
  • Mastering Motions in Criminal Litigation (With Examples)

    Criminal Law

    Mastering Motions in Criminal Litigation (With Examples)

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
    Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
    Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
    Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
    California CLE Approved 6 Total
    Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
    Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
    Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
    Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
    Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
    Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
    Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
    Idaho CLE Pending 6 Total
    Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
    Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
    Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
    Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
    Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
    Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
    Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
    Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
    Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
    Montana CLE Pending 6 Total
    North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
    North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
    New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
    New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
    New York CLE Approved 7 Total
    Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
    Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
    Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
    Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
    Rhode Island CLE Approved 7 Total
    South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
    Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
    Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
    Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
    Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
    Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
    Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
    Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
    West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
    Live Online
    6 Indiana CLE

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