Federal Criminal Defense

The Abilene federal criminal defense lawyers of Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys are here for your if you’re facing federal criminal charges and you need a federal criminal defense lawyer as these charges can cause severe damage to your career and reputation. Lawyer Jacob Blizzard is one of a few lawyers who has won federal criminal cases out of the Abilene, San Angelo, and Lubbock divisions notoriously “law and order” oriented divisions of the Northern District of Texas.

The landscape of the American legal system may lead you to wonder if your federal case will ultimately be judged in a courtroom showdown. Astounding statistics reveal that over 90% of federal defendants choose to enter a plea of guilty rather than face a jury. When it comes to civil disputes, the figures are similarly skewed, with a whopping 97% resolving their cases outside of the courtroom, through settlements.

Though the scales seem to tip heavily towards settlements, it’s not without resistance. Our seasoned trial attorneys buck the trend, demonstrating a robust track record of ushering cases through the gauntlet of litigation to trial. Their skill commitment to advocacy mean that when a case does go to trial, it does so with a vigorous and unyielding representation.

Your legal strategy should be as unique as your case. With the statistics in mind, it’s crucial to have a legal team that’s not only prepared to pursue a settlement when it’s in your best interest but also fearlessly represent you in the courtroom when the gavel calls.

All Federal Criminal Defense: Pre-Indictment, Trial, Appeals

You need federal criminal defense lawyers capable of researching your case and leveraging their findings into a win when you’re up against government prosecution.

When you have been charged with a federal crime, you should choose a firm that uses a team of lawyers, headed by a lawyer who is dual Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) certified in criminal trial law and criminal appellate law plus criminal trial law certified by the National Board of Legal Advocacy and has experience defending clients in federal jury trials.

Federal criminal cases require unique attention to detail and knowledge of the federal criminal system, which moves very quickly compared to state systems.

Jacob is one of 87 lawyers out of 100,000 lawyers in the state of Texas who is dual board certified in both Criminal Law and Criminal Appellate Law by the TBLS. He’s also one of 32 attorneys in Texas certified by the National Board of Legal Advocacy in Criminal Trial Law.

When you need representation for a federal drug crime, white-collar crime, or need help with an appeal, choose lawyers that specialize in those areas. Federal charges should not be taken lightly. If you have been charged with a federal crime, seek legal counsel from Blizzard & Zimmerman Attorneys. Our team has the experience required to give you the best representation possible. Jacob Blizzard has also argued his cases in oral argument before the Courts of Appeals in both Texas state and US federal courts.

Post Conviction attorney Sarah Durham is a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star.

Have You Been Arrested?

In this very moment, there is not much more to do than be quiet. Even though it may be tempting to chat with the agents, it is not a good idea. They are not your friends. They want information from you. Before you know it, you may ruin your entire case by making admissions that are hard to undo. If you or a loved one got arrested, you must immediately call experienced federal criminal defense attorneys, like Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys. With years of experience defending federal cases, we will know how to protect your rights and freedom. Contact us today for a free case review.

Get a Grand Jury Summons?

A grand jury subpoena is a powerful tool that federal prosecutors can use to compel witnesses to testify in a federal criminal case. Although grand jury subpoenas are routine, they can be very dangerous for the person who receives one. If you have been subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury, it means that the grand jurors believe that you have some involvement in a criminal offense. You should immediately seek out the help of an Abilene federal criminal defense attorney. An experienced attorney will be able to advise you on how to best protect your rights and ensure that you are not convicted of a crime.

Did You Receive a Target Letter?

If you’ve been contacted by the federal government and told that you’re the target of an investigation, it’s important to seek out experienced legal help immediately. This is what’s called a target letter. Despite what you may have heard, a target letter is not necessarily a sign that charges are imminent. In fact, it’s often possible to resolve the matter before charges are ever filed. That’s where an Abilene federal criminal defense attorney comes in. An experienced lawyer can help to negotiate with prosecutors and, in some cases, convince them to drop the investigation entirely. If you’re facing a federal criminal investigation, don’t wait to get help. Contact our qualified attorneys today.

Federal prosecutions are increasing

The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) has over 2,500 agents around the country.

The ATF alone brought over 7,000 cases to prosecution in 2019 alone.

The Uniform Crime Report in 2021 indicated homicides increased 30 percent between 2020 and 2019, the highest single increase on record.

Put our Abilene team of federal criminal defense lawyers to work for you, contact us today. We represent clients across the state of Texas.

Find out how criminal defense lawyers Jacob Blizzard, Matt Zimmerman, Sarah Durham, and Morgan Walker can work to help you put on a strong defense.

They can defend you from a conviction entirely or present the judge or jury with your side of the story so that you will have a good chance to serve as lenient a sentence as possible. If things don’t go your way, we can assist you with the post-conviction writ process.

Call us today to schedule a free case review. Put our defense team to work for you.

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Federal Criminal Defense