Serious Legal Problems Require Trial-Ready Attorneys

Criminal defense, personal injury, high-conflict family law, civil disputes, and estate planning - handled with strategy, preparation, and the willingness to go the distance.
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Serving Abilene and West Texas

Board-Certified Expertise in Criminal Law & Appeals. Trial-Tested Across Criminal, Injury, Divorce, Family and Civil Cases

Super Lawyers

Most Law Firms Process Cases. We Prepare Them.

At Blizzard & Zimmerman Attorneys, we don’t take a volume-first approach.
We focus on cases where strategy, preparation, and execution actually matter.
Whether you’re facing criminal charges, dealing with a serious injury, going through a contested divorce, or planning your family’s future, the outcome depends on the decisions made early - and the attorney guiding them.
We are built for:
  • Cases that require real advocacy - not shortcuts
  • Clients who want clarity, not confusion
  • Situations where the stakes are personal, financial, or life-changing

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense & Post-Conviction

When your freedom is on the line, preparation is everything. From serious charges to appeals and post-conviction relief, we handle cases that require precision and persistence.

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Personal Injury

After a serious injury, what you do next matters. We represent clients in cases where insurance companies fight hard - and outcomes depend on leverage, documentation, and strategy.

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Divorce & Family Law

- Not all divorces nor adoptions are simple - and treating them that way is a mistake. We handle complex, contested, and high-conflict family law matters with a focus on long-term outcomes.

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Civil Litigation

Disputes require more than just filings - they require positioning and a strong knowledge of precedent. We represent clients in civil matters where preparation and execution determine results.

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Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning

The best legal work in the present prevents problems in the future for both you and your loved ones. We help families protect what they’ve built with clear, structured planning.

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Why Clients Choose Blizzard and Zimmerman

We Don’t Chase Volume
Even in personal injury, we focus on cases where we can create real leverage - not just quick settlements.
We Prepare for the Hard Outcomes
Our cases are built with trial in mind, not just negotiation.
We Think Beyond the Immediate Case
Every decision is made with long-term consequences in mind- legal, financial, and personal.
We’re Built for Serious Situations
We are not a “quick fix” firm. We are built for cases that require real work and real strategy.

OUR APPROACH

Every Case Starts With a Strategy

 After you  hire us, and before anything moves forward, we focus on:
  • What’s actually at risk
  • Where leverage exists (legal, financial, or procedural)
  • What outcome is realistic - and how to reach it
You won’t get guesswork or vague answers.
You’ll get a clear understanding of where you stand and what comes next.

Legal Insight From Real Attorneys Who Handle Real Cases

  • RESULTS: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Case Dismissed: Self-Defense Proven

    RESULTS: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Case Dismissed: Self-Defense Proven When prosecutors file charges, the initial allegations don’t always reflect the truth. That’s exactly what happened when our client was accused of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The Allegations The charges came from a confrontation with a young adult family member. What prosecutors…

  • RESULTS: How a Father Prevented Relocation & Secured 50/50 Custody

    Texas Child Custody Case: How a Father Prevented Relocation When a parent’s relationship ends, fear for your children’s future can set in fast. That’s exactly what happened to our client – a devoted father of two young children – when his relationship ended and their mother suddenly announced she was moving back to Oregon and…

  • RESULTS: From Supervised Visits to Expanded Rights – A Texas Father Fights Back

    From Supervised Visits to Expanded Rights: A Texas Father Fights Back A father, whose rights had been limited to supervised visits for years came to Attorney Matt Zimmerman after his ex-wife filed a lawsuit to modify the custody order to further restrict his access to the children. Attorney Zimmerman countersued for more access to the…

  • RESULTS: Freedom After Nineteen Years in Prison

    RESULTS: Freedom After 19 Years in Prison Blizzard & Zimmerman Secures Freedom for Client After 19 Years, Conviction Overturned Due to Judicial Misconduct. After serving 19 years of a 70-year sentence, Samuel Sanchez, Jr. walked free today following a plea agreement for time served. The result marks a profound moment of justice in a case…

  • RESULTS: Not Guilty Verdict in Taylor County Murder Trial

    RESULTS: Not Guilty Verdict in Taylor County Murder Trial Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys successfully secured a Not Guilty verdict in a Taylor County first-degree murder jury trial after a seven-day trial. The defense team was led by Jacob Blizzard, a Texas Board of Legal Specialization board-certified criminal law and criminal appeals attorney, along with Senior…

  • RESULTS: Non-Reporting Pre-Trial Diversion Secured

    After being charged with DWI in Texas, our client was relocated to North Carolina, making it impossible to complete the traditional pre-trial diversion program that required in-person reporting. RESULTS: Non-Reporting Pre-Trial Diversion Secured Serving in the military often requires frequent moves, but those moves can make navigating the legal system much more difficult. After being…

  • RESULTS: Client Successfully Removed from Sex Offender…

    Our client came to us in shock after being denied a job due to a background check that revealed he was still listed on the sex offender registry

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We work best with clients who:
  • Understand the seriousness of their situation
  • Want a clear plan - not just quick answers
  • Are ready to take the right steps early