Zachary Hecht
Associate Attorney
- Crimmigration
- Immigration
- Family Law
- Civil Litigation
- Fraud and Asset Recovery
Minnesota and Iowa Licensed
SPD Appointed AttorneyCriminal Defense
Drake Law School (J.D.)
Iowa State University (B.A. Political Science, Minor in Spanish)
515-381-0168
Iowa Office
612-990-8592
Minnesota Office
OVERVIEW
Introduction
Attorney Zachary (“Zach”) Hecht is an Associate Attorney at Causey & Ye Law, P.L.L.C. He represents clients in criminal defense, civil litigation, family law, and immigration matters. His practice includes defending clients against felony charges, handling divorce and custody disputes, representing asylum seekers, and litigating business and contract disputes. Zach is admitted to practice law in Iowa, Minnesota, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.
Originally from Iowa, Zach earned his B.A. in Political Science from Iowa State University in 2018. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Drake University Law School in 2022, where he received the Iowa Supreme Court Scholarship and participated in the Drake Criminal Defense Clinic, representing clients charged with offenses such as assault, OWI, and drug possession. While in law school, he clerked for Judge Susan Cox of Iowa’s 5th Judicial District and for Causey & Ye Law, where he gained experience in litigation and research across criminal, family, immigration, and business law.
Legal Practice and Industry Focus
Zach’s practice spans:
- Criminal Defense (Felonies, Drug Crimes, Weapons Charges, OWI, Theft, Violent Crimes)
- Immigration Law (Asylum, Marriage & Employment-Based Green Cards, Change of Status, Removal Defense)
- Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Termination of Parental Rights, Mediation)
- Civil Litigation (Fraud, Asset Recovery, Business Disputes, Personal Injury)
He is particularly skilled in defending clients in high-stakes criminal cases and navigating the intersection of criminal and immigration law (“crimmigration”).
Schedule a Consultation
Speak with Zachary Hecht about your case. We offer consultations in person, over the phone, or via video conference.
ACHIEVEMENTS & HIGHLIGHTS
- Professional Leadership Award by Chinese Association of Iowa
Professional & Community Affiliation
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- C. Edwin Moore Inn of Court
Case Highlights
Criminal Defense
Defended a client charged with Burglary 2nd Degree, a Class B Felony. Through extensive pretrial motion practice and depositions, secured a plea deal to a simple misdemeanor, sparing the client a potential 25-year prison sentence.
Tried a case in which his client was charged with Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon, Harassment 1st Degree, and False Imprisonment, a possible five-year prison sentence. The jury returned a verdict finding the client guilty of two low-level misdemeanors, and client was ordered to probation.
Immigration
Prepared and supported clients through asylum interviews, naturalization interviews, and master hearings, providing guidance and ensuring their readiness for critical proceedings.
