Adam S. Heyman

Adam S. Heyman

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2800C, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 8 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2004

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 10 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2015

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 21 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2004

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Heyman Schueler Rain, PLLC

901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2800C, Seattle, WA, 98164

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Adam S. Heyman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
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Posted by Nate | November 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Representation and Highest Recommendation

I cannot speak highly enough of the outstanding representation I received from Adam Heyman and Michael Schueler throughout a deeply stressful and unjust case in which I was falsely accused by the City of Seattle of Indecent Exposure. From my very first conversation with Adam, they had my back. They ...approached my situation with genuine empathy, patience, and an unwavering commitment to clearing my name. Their strategic approach was remarkable. They conducted a meticulous review of all evidence, visited the “crime scene”, and identified critical details others might have overlooked, and proactively planned each step of the defense. They worked diligently to ensure a fair and experienced judge remained on the case, and their strong, long-standing relationships within Seattle Municipal Court were evident and invaluable in all proceedings. It was clear they are highly respected by the officers of the court, and that respect made a meaningful difference in how the case progressed. I cannot emphasize this point enough. This whole experience was extremely stressful, but I always felt that I had the best possible team representing me with Adam and Michael. Their communication and responsiveness was incredible—often replying far faster than I would expect from top-tier attorneys—and they took the time to explain every development, option, and cost in clear, straightforward terms. Their transparency around billing and their competitive fee structure (for this level of support) truly set them apart from other leading lawyers in this space. Not once did I feel confused about charges or left in the dark. Most importantly, they always made me feel supported. They were accommodating, steady, and compassionate during an extremely difficult chapter of my life. Thanks to their dedication and expertise, the case was resolved fairly. I am sincerely grateful and recommend them without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | November 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing! Speedy! Communicative!

Adam Heyman was such a great lawyer for my case. He responded quickly, explained the process, gave me updates and was successful in my case. I appreciate that he took the time to explain my situation thoroughly and what my options were. Ultimately he was able to get my case dropped!

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Criminal Attorney in Seattle

I reached out to Adam and Michael to discuss my criminal charge at Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) after my first lawyer was not able to get me a desired outcome. Both of them were very proactive in their approach. They understood the urgency of my timeline and kept me in-loop throughout. They have ...very good relations with prosecutors of SMC which I believed was very beneficial in my case. Thanks to their dedication and skill, my case was ultimately dismissed with prejudice. I cannot thank both of them enough. I would highly recommend them to anyone facing criminal charges.

Posted by Freddie | July 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Adam Heyman saved my life.!!!!!

I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for Adam Heyman. I’m a successful heavy equipment operator. This man saved my life after I was falsely arrested in Brooklyn, N.Y. and charged with weapons possession facing a very long prison sentence. This man is very passionate about his work and leave...s no stone unturned. Vert witty and passionate about winning. A force to be reckoned with, I look at my kids everyday and think of Adam and how he saved my life.

Posted by Brian | July 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer Around!

Adam is one of the best lawyers I have seen, he goes above and beyond for his clients! He is extremely passionate about his work and truly cares about his clients and the issues at hand. I would 10/10 recommend him!

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Adam S. Heyman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brandon Rain

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Adam is my law partner and former colleague at the King County Department of Public Defense. Throughout his career from New York City to Seattle, Adam epitomizes that rare combination of street savvy, investigative instinct, collegiality with opposing counsel and judges, and a tireless dedication to his cases filled with compassion for his clients. These traits make Adam one of the finest defense lawyers around for any person staring down the barrel of our criminal justice system."

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Benjamin Zeman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam Heyman is a fearless advocate, skilled negotiator and an exceptional trial attorney."

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Brandon Rain

Criminal defense lawyer

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Katelyn Weaver

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gabriel Harvis

Civil rights lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2003

Pro-Bono Commitment Award Winner, University of Virginia School of Law

2000

Magna Cum Laude, Georgetown University

2000

Phi Beta Kappa, Georgetown University

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Trial Attorney, Heyman Schueler Rain, PLLC

2017 - 2025

Criminal Defense Attorney, The Department of Public Defense Associated Counsel for the Accused Division

2005 - 2017

Criminal Defense Attorney, The Legal Ad Society

2003 - 2005

Corporate Attorney, Akin Gump Hauer & Feld

Associations

2024 - Present

Project Aletheia

Member of the Advisory Council

2024 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2024 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Washington Defenders Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Suppression of Entire Identity Theft Case

Suppression Granted

Suppression of Client's Identification

Suppression Granted

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Education

2003

University of Virginia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Georgetown University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2010

National Judiciary Academy Law Journal of Nepal The Practice of the United States: An Overview of the Education, Training, Licensing and Ethical Duties of Legal Practitioners

Languages

English

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