Blizzard and Zimmerman, Attorneys and Counselors at Law proudly announce Associate Attorney Sarah Durham has been named as the firms first female Partner. With her exceptional dedication and exemplary leadership in spearheading the Post-Conviction Division, Durham’s elevation recognizes her invaluable contributions and commitment to the firm’s success. Joining Blizzard and Zimmerman in 2020, Durham emerged…
Well, when it comes to hire a criminal defense attorney, it’s crucial to find someone who can provide you with the best possible legal representation. What are some steps you can take to help you find and hire the right criminal defense attorney for your needs? Start By Doing Research By researching criminal defense attorneys…
We would like to congratulate Yazmin Campbell of Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys for being accepted as a member of the Texas State Bar Paralegal Division. Yazmin is now the fifth paralegal for the firm joining Laura Gloria, Karisa Hagle, Madison Zajdel, all paralegals in our office. Yazmin has been a legal assistant with the firm…
There are many steps that you have to go through to file your federal 2255 Writ, but there are a few important steps to filing the writ that you need to know to have the best shot at freedom for your loved one. The federal 2255 writ is a modern descendant of the common law…
Leo Figueroa is executive director of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) and he recently spoke about the importance of Board Certification on a State Bar of Texas Podcast. Attorney Jacob Blizzard is the managing partner of Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys and he’s one of only 87 attorneys out of 100,000 attorneys in the…
You’ve hired an attorney and you may be asking yourself “How do I work with my Attorney?” Once you have decided on an attorney, met with them, and signed a retainer to get them to work on your case you need to know there are several steps you can follow to help your attorney work…
The journey to win an appeal in Texas state or Federal court requires capable representation. Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys strongly advocate for their clients by drawing on their experience in Texas and Federal courts and by following a strategic procedure. We also work with a team approach to each case. Discovering Mistakes and Errors in…
There are many records you may need to gather for your Federal Writ, the 2255, and many places where you have to gather those records. Start With Your Trial Attorney One of the people who can provide records is your trial attorney. Whether you had a trial or whether you pled guilty, your trial attorney…
When you hire an attorney in Texas, one of the first steps will likely be signing an attorney retainer agreement. The agreement will be tailored to your case in several ways. This document sets the stage for your legal representation, outlining the terms and conditions under which your attorney will work for you. Whether you’re…
Typically you file the federal 2255 Writ after your conviction is final; however, there are circumstances where you may file the 2255 Writ before your conviction is final. When your conviction is final, it means that your direct appeal has already been filed and you were denied relief, and it also could mean that your…
