Practice areas: Family Law, Criminal Defense; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 1989
Education: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2004 - 2026 Call today:
214-528-3344
Virtual Appointments Seidel Tabakman Family Law
8150 N. Central ExpresswaySuite 250
Dallas, TX 75206 Visit website
Adam L. Seidel has been selected a Texas Super Lawyer every year since its inception in 2004.
Mr. Seidel is triple Board Certified in Family Law, Criminal Law, and Criminal Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District and Northern District of Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
He is a Dallas native with more than 30 years of trial experience, representing individuals in courts throughout North Texas.
Mr. Seidel and his team represent clients in family law and criminal law matters, and have built a reputation based on high-quality, individual client attention.
Over the years, Mr. Seidel has earned honors, awards, and recognition from numerous media outlets and professional organizations. He is Rated AV Preeminent* by the peer review service Martindale-Hubbell.
(*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards)
Practice areas
Family Law, Criminal DefenseFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Law, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Probation, Same Sex Family Law
- 80% Family Law
- 20% Criminal Defense
First Admitted: 1989, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.adamseidel.com/attorney/adam-l-seidel/
Bar / Professional Activity
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- Supreme Court of Texas
- Chair - Family Law Section - Dallas Bar Association, 2022
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- Supreme Court of the United States of America
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified in Criminal Law & Criminal Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization , 2025
Educational Background
- Southern Methodist Dedman School of Law , 1989
- University of Texas at Austin , 1984
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Analysis of potential corporate and individual criminal liability arising out of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act , Author, Criminal Law Implications of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Voice For The Defense Magazine
Honors
- Best Lawyers, D Magazine, 2025
- Best Lawyers, D Magazine, 2024
- Best Lawyers, D Magazine, 2023
- Best Lawyers, D Magazine, 2022
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Adam Seidel is an outstanding attorney. He works incredibly hard to get clients the results they deserve. ”
“Caring, professional attorney who works hard to get great results.”
“Adam is one of the most intelligent and effective attorneys I have had the pleasure to work with.”
Office location for Adam L. Seidel
8150 N. Central Expressway
Suite 250
Dallas, TX 75206
Phone: 214-528-3344
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2004 - 2026
Top Lists
Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026 Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026Certificates and credentials
Criminal Law
Family Law
Criminal Appellate
