Mat Heck, Jr.

Selected

Ohio’s Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year

November 30, 2007

The Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association (OPAA) selected Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney Mathias (Mat) H. Heck, Jr. the 2007 “Outstanding Prosecuting Attorney of the Year”.  Prosecutor Heck received this award at the OPAA Awards Banquet held at the Ohio State Capitol in Columbus on November 29, 2007.

Each year, all county prosecutors in Ohio are invited to nominate their peers for this award.  A committee of prosecuting attorneys then reviews the nominations to choose the prosecutor they wish to honor whose accomplishments have earned them the highest degree of respect in the field of prosecution. 

This year, Mr. Heck was nominated and selected for his overall contribution and lifetime commitment of service to the effective prosecution of criminals, and holding those who victimize others responsible for their actions.

Mr. Heck has been Prosecuting Attorney for Montgomery County (Dayton), Ohio since 1992.  Prior to his being elected, he served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney since 1972.

In July, 2006 Mr. Heck was elected President of the National District Attorneys Association, a position he held until July, 2007.  He is currently the Chairman of its Board of Directors. 

Prosecutor Heck said, “I am truly grateful and humbled by this recognition. There is nothing more rewarding or meaningful than being honored by one’s peers, by the persons who do the same job as I do every day.”

Mr. Heck is married to Cynthia M. Heck, Judge of the Vandalia Municipal Court, and they have two children.

For additional information, contact Mr. Greg Flannagan at 937-225-5610 or e-mail flannagang@mcohio.org

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