Kevin J Kiernan

Kevin J Kiernan

Silva, Kiernan & Associates, PLLC

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

  • Staying Organized and in Control 2024-2025: What Paralegals Need to Know

    Professional Development

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
    Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
    Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
    OnDemand
  • Reputation at Risk: Paralegal Ethics Tips for Avoiding Administrative Pitfalls

    Ethics for Paralegals

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    California MCLE Paralegal Approved 2 Total
    Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 2 Total
    Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 2 Total
    Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 2 Total
    NALA Approved 2 Total
    Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 2 Total
    North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 2 Total
    New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 2 Total
    Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 2 Total
    NFPA Approved 2 Total
    Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 2 Total
    Washington Paralegal Association Approved 2 Total
    OnDemand
    2 Paralegal_Indiana Paralegal CLE