Abilene Texas Law Firm for Texas state and Federal legal defense, post-conviction, appeal, divorce, estate planning, wills, family law and civil law

Comprehensive Legal Services Across Criminal, Family, and Civil Law

Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys is a nationally recognized law firm specializing in complex legal matters across Texas and Federal jurisdictions.

Our team of dedicated attorneys provides experienced representation in criminal defense, appeals, post-conviction appeals, divorce, family law, estate planing, probate, civil law, and real estate cases. Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys combines extensive experience with a commitment to compassion, integrity, and justice to deliver exceptional legal services for our clients. Our team is equipped to handle any legal matter you may be facing.

With a reputation built on a foundation of trust, we understand that dealing with legal issues can be stressful. Be assured, our team will work tirelessly to resolve your case efficiently and effectively. While others may shy away from challenging cases, we’ve made them our specialty. Our willingness to take on difficult legal battles and fight for second chances is what sets us apart in a crowded legal landscape.

We are more than just a law firm in Abilene, TX; for our clients we are fierce advocates who understand the gravity of your situation. Call or Text Call or Text 325-230-2751 now and let us know about your case.

Here Your Trust Meets Our Tradition of Excellence

  • We do this work because we care about people.
  • We believe in fighting for our clients.
  • We believe in compassion.
  • We believe in integrity and transparency.
  • We believe in second chances.
  • We believe in justice and fair representation.

Dual Board-Certified Expertise in Criminal Defense and Appeals

Jacob Blizzard is more than your typical criminal defense attorney. He is the only lawyer in Taylor County, Texas, designated as a board-certified specialist in both Criminal Law and Criminal Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Out of 111,000+ attorneys in Texas, only 77 share this dual certification.

Mr. Blizzard is one of only 32 attorneys in the state of Texas who has achieved certification in criminal trial law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Jacob is part of this elite group of trial attorneys who demonstrate their dedication to advancing the legal profession by meeting the rigorous standards required for this national board certification. This distinction offers clients an objective benchmark to identify highly qualified and experienced legal counsel.

Jacob is also one of a handful of federal criminal defense lawyers who has actually won federal criminal cases out of the Abilene, San Angelo, and Lubbock divisions, notorious “law and order” oriented divisions of the Northern District of Texas. Call or Text 325-230-2751 today.

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A Few of Our Latest Case Results

At Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys, our unwavering commitment to justice is exemplified not just by our words, but through measurable results. We take pride in our proven track record that showcases a history rich with trial and appellate triumphs in both state and federal courts. Please note that each case is unique. Past results do not guarantee or predict the outcome of any individual case.

Drug Crime

RESULTS: Client Avoids Prison on Drug Ring Charges

Confronted with three separate charges for manufacturing and delivering controlled substances as part of a drug ring, woman faced the very real prospect of spending many years behind bars.

Home buyers sue a year after they purchase a home

RESULTS: From $60K Breach of Contract Lawsuit to $1K Settlement

Client sued by party they sold their home to after discovering property defects a year after the purchase was complete and sought significant damages.

Murder charge reduced for get away car driver

RESULTS: Reducing a Capital Murder Charge to Probation

Client charged with capital murder. The incident stemmed from a drug robbery gone wrong after client was pressured into driving a group of friends.

Early release from probation by 2 years

RESULTS: Granted Motion for Early Termination of Probation

Case involved felony possession of THC. After completing all the requirements of probation, we petitioned for his early dismissal from client’s deferred adjudication. The early termination was granted.

Freedom from Injury to a child conviction

RESULTS: Proving Actual Innocence in Injury to a Child Case

Couple pleads guilty to felony charge, their child was diagnosed with a brain injury, and the child’s pediatrician even suspected cerebral palsy… bringing original medical diagnosis into question.

Father wins child custody in divorce case

RESULTS: Securing a Father’s Custody Rights

With undeniable proof of our client’s wife’s infidelity and growing concerns about her behavior, father makes the difficult decision to proceed with a divorce. Father receives custody.

PDR Ineffective Assitance of Counsel

RESULTS: Appeal: PDR Granted, Several Convictions Vacated

Texas Court of Appeals recognizes the ineffectiveness of client’s original criminal defense Trial Counsel for not objecting during his trial, leading to two of our client’s convictions being tossed.

Student arrested at school

RESULTS: Successful Suppression of Evidence Leads to Dismissal in Juvenile Criminal Case

The family of a juvenile client came to us after he was arrested at school, transported to the county sheriff’s office, questioned without his guardians, and locked up at the detention center based on an allegation of Sexual Assault.

Felony DWI

RESULTS: Reducing a Felony DWI to a Misdemeanor and Probation

Successfully defended a client facing a third DWI charge, reducing the felony DWI to a misdemeanor. This outcome significantly minimized the consequences, resulting in a one-year probation sentence with no jail time, despite the client’s two prior DWI convictions and the risk of severe penalties.

Lesser charge of manslaughter

RESULTS: Jury Trial – Client Found Not Guilty of Murder- Guilty of lesser included offense of Manslaughter

The client was charged with murdering a co-worker at a local construction site. The accusation alleged that the client randomly and without provocation shot the co-worker in the back of the head while on the job.

Post Conviction action leads to freedom from prison

RESULTS: 11.07 Writ of Habeas Corpus Leads to Freedom

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted our client’s 11.07 writ of habeas corpus application on the grounds of actual innocence and an involuntary plea. Compensation received for years in prison.

Not Guilty verdict in child sex abuse case

RESULTS: Jury Trial Not Guilty – Sexual Abuse Charge

Our team successfully defended a client against severe accusations that could have resulted in a lifetime behind bars. Client faced allegations brought by the mother of the accused’s child.

Areas We Serve

Our team of attorneys proudly serves clients across West Texas. Below is a list of the regional locations we cover for state and federal cases. Additionally, we assist clients statewide with post-conviction relief and federal sentencing matters.

Abilene |Dyess AFBBrownwood | San Angelo | Midland | Odessa | Lubbock | Sweetwater | TuscolaSterling CountyAlbany | Haskell | Coleman | Snyder | Eastland | Breckenridge | Taylor County | Clyde | Baird | Callahan County | Cisco | Nolan County | Lake Brownwood | Santa Ana | Fisher County | Sterling City | Goodfellow AFB | Jones County | Big Spring | Winters | Ballinger | Tom Green County | Colorado City | Nolan County

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