Atty. Steven Herbert Schulman

Atty. Steven Herbert Schulman

Steven Herbert Schulman is a lawyer practicing public interest law, human rights, landlord & tenant and 5 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Washington Washington 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven Herbert Schulman at a glance

Steven Herbert Schulman is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer And Feld Llp. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on asylum, criminal defense, class action, federal crimes, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Third, Fourth, Ninth and Tenth Circuits (1994), District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Maryland U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Cour (1997), and Texas (2023). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1989). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steven Herbert Schulman is a lawyer practicing public interest law, human rights, landlord & tenant and 5 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Steven practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Herbert Schulman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Herbert Schulman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Asylum & Refugee

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Criminal Defense

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Class Action

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Federal Crimes

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven Herbert Schulman

Where is Steven Herbert Schulman's law office located?
Steven Herbert Schulman's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer And Feld Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Herbert Schulman handle?
Steven Herbert Schulman focuses on asylum, criminal defense, class action, federal crimes, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Steven Herbert Schulman practiced law?
Steven Herbert Schulman has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Steven Herbert Schulman go to law school?
Steven Herbert Schulman earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Steven Herbert Schulman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
Brandeis University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Third, Fourth, Ninth and Tenth Circuits
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Maryland U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Cour
Admitted: 1997
Texas
Admitted: 2023

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