Jacob Blizzard
Blizzard & Zimmerman, Attorneys & Counselors at LawMr. 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.
- Texas Tech University School of Law
- J.D. (2010) | Law
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- 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
- Activities: Article Editor for Administrative Law Journal, Mock Trial/Moot Court participant.
- University of Houston - Main Campus
- B.A. (2007) | Political Science / Economics
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- Honors: Cum Laude.
- Howard Payne University
- Transferred schools | Political Science / Economics
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- Honors: Douglas McArthur Academy of Freedom Member
- Managing Partner
- Blizzard & Zimmerman, Attorneys & Counselors at Law
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- Managing Partner. Board Certified in Criminal Law. Specialization in Criminal Trial and Appellate Defense. Also significant personal injury practice.
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- Texas Tech Administrative Law Review
- Firearms and Self-defense, Taylor County
- Texas Law Shield
- Feature speaker at conferences on firearm laws and the law of self-defense.
- Board Certification in Criminal Law
- Texas Board Of Legal Specialization
- Bob Black Bar Leader's Award
- Texas Tech University School of Law
- Board Certified in Criminal Law
- Texas board of Legal Specialization
- State Bar of Texas # 24068558
- Member
- Current
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Abilene Bar Association
- Member
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- Big Country Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Vice President
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- Abilene Young Lawyers Association
- President
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- Big Country Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Treasurer
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- Texas
- 5th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
- United States District Court for Northern District of Texas
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Criminal Law
- Appeals & Appellate
- DUI & DWI
- Personal Injury
- Insurance Claims
- White Collar Crime
- Domestic Violence
- Consumer Law
- English: Spoken, Written
