Parviz A. Heshmati, Esq.
Parviz Heshmati Bio
Parviz Aaron Heshmati was born in El Paso, Texas, and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He graduated from Bishop Gorman High School, earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Nevada in 2004, and received his Juris Doctor from the William S. Boyd School of Law in 2008.
Parviz received numerous awards for his excellence in criminal defense.
He always puts his clients' interests first, serving as a tireless advocate for people in the criminal justice system and a strong voice for those who are injured or ignored.
He strives to resolve his clients' legal matters as effectively as possible, delivering results in every case and with every client. Mr. Heshmati takes his commitment to his clients and the community very seriously. He works hard to earn the trust of his clients and works even harder to keep it.
For years, Mr. Heshmati has been the go-to lawyer for individuals charged with crimes in Las Vegas. Parviz has handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases ranging from driving under the influence (DUI) and battery domestic violence (BDV) to high-level drug trafficking, sexual assault charges, and first-degree murder. No matter what the case is, being prepared is his highest priority.
While in law school, Mr. Heshmati co-founded La Voz, the Latino/Hispanic Law Society, and served as vice president of its executive board from 2006 to 2008.
In 2010, Mr. Heshmati founded Heshmati & Associates Law Offices. In 2012, his brother, Parish Heshmati, joined the firm, expanding its services to include personal injury representation.
In February 2026, he published a book Personal Injury in the Age of AI and Self-Driving, which became a #1 Amazon Best Seller in Legal Education and a #1 New Release in the Liability Insurance category.
Outside the office, Mr. Heshmati enjoys playing basketball and competes every other season with the Lawyers' Team in the Las Vegas Downtown Basketball League. His wife, also an attorney, and their three children keep him involved in a long list of other activities.
In the Office
Bar Admission
- State Bar of Nevada
- State Bar of District of Columbia
- The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- United States District Court
- Clark County Bar Association
Education:
- William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Juris Doctorate (J.D) (2008)
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Bachelor in Accounting (2004)
Awards
- Rising Star (2015, 2016, 2019) by Super Lawyers Magazine (Less than 2.5 percent of lawyers receive a Rising Star award in their career.)
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2013, 2015, 2016) by The National Trial Lawyers Association
- 10 Best by State (2015, 2020, 2021) by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- "10 out of 10" Avvo Rating
- Mountain States Rising Star (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) by SuperLawyers
- Nevada's Top 10 Attorneys (2020) by Attorney and Practice Magazine
- Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney (2020, 2021) by Best of the Best
- 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Nevada - Personal Injury Law (2020)
- Top 10 Under 40 Personal Injury Attorneys for the State of Nevada (2021) by The Best of the Best Attorneys
- Top-Ranking Nevada Attorney (2021) by Best Attorneys of America
Nominations
- Recognizing Excellence in the Practice of Law (2024)
Special Government Appointments:
- Clark County Pro-Tem Judicial Referee (2015-2016)
- Special Prosecutor for the City of Las Vegas (2012-2013)
Legal Associations:
- Nevada Trial Lawyers Association
- Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member Association of Trial Lawyers of America
2020:
- Selected for membership at the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys as one of the "10 Best Attorneys in Nevada."
Most Notable Cases:
- 2023: Car accident / $1,000,000 settlement.
- 2022: Car accident / $3,255,000 settlement.
- 2022: Motor vehicle accident (T-Bone Collision) / $870,000 settlement.
- 2021: Motor vehicle accident / $820,000 settlement.
- 2019 Auto accident: Insurance initially denied liability and refused to pay. With a letter and phone call, we convinced the adjuster to pay the policy limit without filing a lawsuit.
- 2017 State of Nevada v. Lynn, theft, 39 felony counts, all dismissed.
- 2016 In Re Petition Debebe (contested record seal).
- 2016 Guzman v. Interstate Trucking (semi-truck accident).
- 2015 State of Nevada v. Duarte (battery domestic violence strangulation).
- 2014 State of Nevada v. Fuller (homicide).
- 2014 United States of America v. Cruz (drug trafficking).
- 2013 United States of America v. Vizcarra (drug trafficking).
- 2012 State of Nevada v. Ibarra-Cruz (drug trafficking).
- 2011 State of Nevada v. Castrovillalta (arson).
- 2010 State of Nevada v. Mims (sex assault).
Contact Info
Contact Mr. Parviz Heshmati to speak to with him directly if you have been arrested or planning to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Phone: 702-432-1000
E-mail: parviz[at]halo-attorneys.com
Read more about Mr. Heshmati's most recent case results.
Parviz Heshmati in the News
New DUI Laws in Effect in Las Vegas - Fox5 Vegas News
Salmonella Food Poisoning Lawsuits - Fox5 Vegas
Criminal Defense: Questions Mount - Las Vegas Sun
Probation Revoked - PV Times
Recreational Marijuana Laws - Channel 8 LV
Under a Detainer - 20 Minutes (In French)
Parviz Heshmati frequently appears in daily news segments of Las Vegas KTNV Channel 13 and Channel 8 Las Vegas.
KTNV Channel 13 - Legal Commentaries
Giving Back to the Community
Heshmati & Associates are a proud sponsor of:
• Las Vegas Soccer Team LV United (2023)
• RebelSat UNLV Space-Based Research (2023)
• Child Haven Comfort Kits Project (2021)
• LV Aces Basketball, a Las Vegas youth basketball league (2020)
• Club Christ After School Program (2018, 2019)
• Backpack for Kids in Las Vegas (2018, 2019)
• Sri Lanka America Association of Las Vegas (2018)
• The Huntridge Foundation (2012)
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