George A. Heym grew up in the city of Pittsburgh. He attended Duquesne University from 1991 through 1994.  During that time, he worked in construction while attending college.  He graduated from Duquesne University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political science in December of  1994. He earned his Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1998.

     From May of 1998 through March of 1999, he was an Associate with the Law Firm of Goldberg, Persky, Jennings & White, P.C.  While with that firm, George prepared class action complaints in various areas including intellectual property, product liability, civil RICO and various other state legal and equitable claims. He also argued various motions before Pennsylvania courts.  Finally, he prepared and represented clients at deposition and deposed corporate representatives in toxic tort mass litigation.

     In March of 1999, George joined the Office of the District Attorney of Allegheny County.  After a brief stint in the Pre-Trial Unit, he was assigned to the Area Prosecution Unit for approximately 14  months.  He advised law enforcement officers regarding investigation including proper search and seizure procedure.  He also conducted preliminary hearings for all criminal charges before various District Justices within Allegheny County and determined whether criminal cases merited prosecution, alternative resolution or dismissal

     George spent the next 3 years in the General Trial Unit.  There, he prosecuted defendants charged with Criminal Homicide, Aggravated Assault, various weapons violations, narcotics offenses, driving under the influence (DUI) and crimes against property.  George represented the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in countless jury and non-jury trials during that time.

     In February of 2003, George was promoted to the Child Abuse Unit. During his years in that unit, he was responsible for the prosecution of defendants charged with sexual and physical crimes against children and child pornography cases.  While in the Child Abuse Unit, he also continued to prosecute Criminal Homicide cases.

   In August of 2005, he opened The Law Offices of George A. Heym. He now, primarily, provides representation to those who have been charged with crimes in Pennsylvania.  He puts his years of experience as an Assistant District Attorney to use on behalf of every person that he represents.  George treats every case, and every client, with the same seriousness regardless of whether the person is charged with a summary traffic offense or a Criminal Homicide. 

     Just because you have been charged with a crime does not mean that there is no hope! It also does not mean that you don't deserve to have your questions answered or your phone calls returned promptly.  At The Law Offices of George A. Heym you will always be treated with respect. You shouldn't settle for anything less!

Call The Law Offices of George A. Heym at (412) 521-2628  today!