Here in Texas if you are living together (also referred to as “cohabitating”) and want to avoid being designated as being in a common law marriage you need to read up and be educated on the law regarding Proof of Informal Marriage. The Texas state law that outlines how to prove a common law or…
We do get this question from prospective clients who want to know how to contest a will, “How long does it take to contest a will in Texas?”. You might think it may not take a lot of time, however the time it takes to contest a will can vary depending on the complexity of…
A traffic stop by a Texas State Trooper leads to a client for Attorney Jacob Blizzard and Jacob was mentioned on the Troublemakers podcast, episode 63 – “Arrested in Texas” in early January. Host Dylan Krasinski is joined by LA comedian Randy Valerio. In his interview, Valerio talks about a traffic stop in West Texas…
Actor Alec Baldwin could go to prison for over 5 years if convicted on federal Involuntary Manslaughter charges for killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the “Rust” film set in 2021. New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies and Reeb announced January 19, 2023 that she would formally file charges against Baldwin with New Mexico’s…
It is crucial for anyone who is facing charges of assault family violence to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney who can help them to understand their rights and the legal process and to defend their case in Texas courts. Assault family violence, which also known as domestic violence, is a serious crime here in…
Recently board certified criminal defense and criminal appellate attorney Jacob Blizzard of Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys was mentioned on the Troublemakers podcast, episode 63 – Arrested in Texas. Host Dylan Krasinski is joined by Los Angeles comedian Randy Valerio. On the podcast Valerio praises Jacob for getting felony possession charges against him dropped after Valerio…
We would like to congratulate Madison Zajdel of Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys for being newly certified as a Texas Paralegal. Madison is now the fourth paralegal for the firm joining Laura Gloria, Karisa Hagle, and Kelsey LeBlanc in being certified with our firm. As Assistants to attorneys, paralegals play an integral role in ensuring the…
Did you know that in the state of Texas, there are more than 96,000 registered sex offenders? The Lone Star State is one of just a handful of states that require lifetime registration for some convicted sex offenders. In Texas, all convicted sex offenders are required to register with the state sex offender registry. This…
Criminal Defense Attorney Marshall Magincalda recently completed a 3-week immersive Criminal Law Skills Training Boot Camp with the Jerry Spence organization. The training took place at Thunderhead Ranch in Dubois, Wyoming. Gerry Spence is a legendary trial attorney. “The Spence Method” –through creative exploration, courage, and tireless devotion, he developed the method behind his trial…
Clinton Young has been indicted for a 2001 murder in Harrison County. Young’s case still continues to offer hope to all who have loved ones incarcerated in state Prisons. He was indicted on August 12, 2022, as a special grand jury convened in Harrison County by the Texas Attorney General’s office. They indicted…
