Attorney Profile

Employment and experience:

Nicholas J. Heiman graduated from Kansas State University in 2002.  He then attended Washburn University School of Law where he graduated in 2005.  Nicholas served as a prosecutor for Lyon County, Emporia, for almost 6 years, where he gained a wealth of experience and knowledge in DUI and traffic cases, drug cases, and violent crimes.  While prosecuting, Nicholas had significant jury trial experience including multiple murder trials.

In 2011, Nicholas left prosecution to join the firm of Miller & Heiman, Chartered, where he focused on criminal defense work.   Notably, he most recently obtained a not guilty verdict on 6 counts of aggravated indecent liberties and 1 count of aggravated intimidation of a witness.  He has also obtained a not guilty verdict on a possession of methamphetamine charge.  Nicholas also has a devoted practice relating to family law, including divorce, child custody and child support cases.

In addition, Nicholas maintains a civil practice related to wills and trusts, probate, and property related matters.

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense
Drug Offenses
DUI/DWS
Family Law/Divorce

Bar Admissions

KANSAS 2011
MISSOURI 2011
U.S. DISTRICT COURTS
Northern District of Kansas
Middle District of Kansas
Southern District of Missouri

Education

2011
Washburn University, School of Law, Tokepa, KS, J.D.

2004
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS, B.A.

Associations

KANSAS STATE BAR ASSOCIATION

MISSOURI STATE BAR YOUNG LAWYERS

JACKSON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

JOHNSON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION YOUNG LAWYERS

HUGH MADDOX INN OF COURT

Kansas WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ORGANIZATION

YMCA BOYS WORK COMMITTEE