Stefan Heilmann

Prof. Dr. Stefan Heilmann is an Honorary Professor at the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences within the College of Social Work & Health since 2013. He serves as a Presiding Judge at the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt in the 1st Senate for Family Matters and has been an active contributor to family law, particularly child law and protection.

• Education: 2nd State Examination in Law (1999), PhD in Law (1998) from Goethe University Frankfurt, Legal Clerkship and Research Assistantship at Goethe University Frankfurt (1996-1999), 1st State Examination in Law (1996) from Goethe University Frankfurt.
• Professional Roles: Presiding Judge (since 2017), Judge at Higher Regional Court (2008-2017), Research Assistant at the Federal Constitutional Court (1999-2002), Legal Trainee and Research Assistant at Goethe University Frankfurt.

Research Interests focus on Family Law and Child Law, with a strong emphasis on child protection, legal procedures in custody matters, and judicial accountability. His work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical courtroom applications.

Key Trends in Publications include topics such as child abuse prevention, court-ordered custody arrangements, judicial training, and legal reforms in family law. His articles often address constitutional implications, procedural ethics, and the balance between parental rights and child welfare.

Professional Activities include membership in the German Family Court Day’s Children’s Rights Commission, Scientific Association for Family Law, and contributions to training programs at the Hessian Judicial Academy and German Judges’ Academy. He has also delivered lectures for Frankfurt city and other institutions.