Jacob Blizzard

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Blizzard & Zimmerman, Attorneys & Counselors at Law

Experience: 13 years

Criminal Law, Appeals & Appellate, DUI & DWI and 5 others

Texas, 5th Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court and United States District Court for Northern District of Texas

Bob Black Bar Leader's Award and Board Certified in Criminal Law

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Experience 13y

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Mr. Blizzard is board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Blizzard is one of only 5 other attorneys in Taylor County board certified in criminal law.

Mr. Blizzard's practice is focused on criminal defense in Abilene, TX. Criminal defense includes pre-trial negotiations for plea bargain and trials of felonies and misdemeanor cases. Mr. Blizzard also has a significant practice in criminal appeals and post-convictions writs of habeas corpus. Mr. Blizzard also practices personal injury and plaintiff's side litigation.

Board certification is a mark of excellence and a distinguishing accomplishment. Within the Texas legal community, board certification means an attorney has substantial, relevant experience in a select field of law, as well as demonstrated and tested special competence in that area of law. Board certification is a mark of excellence in an attorney and the only designation recognized by the State Bar of Texas to entitle the attorney to represent himself as a specialist in criminal law.

Mr. Blizzard graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law. He is the managing partner of Blizzard & Zimmerman.

Mr. Blizzard knows that clients want an attorney on their side who cares about their issues. Knowing how important personal attention is to a case, Mr. Blizzard has made it his personal commitment to dedicate his practice to helping individuals on a personal level, giving attention to specific legal needs.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Texas

State Bar of Texas
ID Number: 24068558
Since 2010

5th Circuit

U.S. Supreme Court

United States District Court for Northern District of Texas

Professional Experience

2011 - Current

Blizzard & Zimmerman, Attorneys & Counselors at Law

Managing Partner

Managing Partner. Board Certified in Criminal Law. Specialization in Criminal Trial and Appellate Defense. Also significant personal injury practice.

Education

2007 - 2010

Texas Tech University School of Law

J.D. (2010) | Law

Honors: Cum laude. Dean's list four semesters. Graduated in top 20% of class. Top Grade in Supreme Court Seminar, Business Entities, and Civil Rights Law

2005 - 2007

University of Houston - Main Campus

B.A. (2007) | Political Science / Economics

Honors: Cum Laude.

2002 - 2004

Howard Payne University

Transferred schools | Political Science / Economics

Honors: Douglas McArthur Academy of Freedom Member

Awards

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Bob Black Bar Leader's Award

Texas Tech University School of Law

Board Certified in Criminal Law

Texas board of Legal Specialization

Contacts

Blizzard & Zimmerman, Attorneys & Counselors at Law 441 Butternut St. Abilene TX 79602 Telephone: (325) 676-1000 Fax: (325) 455-8842

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Jacob Blizzard Blizzard & Zimmerman, Attorneys & Counselors at Law

Experience: 13 years

Website: Open

Phone: (325) 676-1000

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

DUI & DWI

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

White Collar Crime

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Consumer Law

Class Action, Lemon Law

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Certifications

Board Certification in Criminal Law

Texas Board Of Legal Specialization

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