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Jacob Blizzard

Jacob Blizzard

Blizzard & Zimmerman Attorneys. Here for You. Here for the Ones You Love.
  • Criminal Law, Appeals & Appellate, DUI & DWI ...
  • Texas
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Biography

Mr. Blizzard is board-certified in both criminal law and criminal appellate 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. He is among only 87 attorneys in the entire state of Texas who are board-certified in both criminal law and criminal appellate law as of the latest certification year.

Board certification is a mark of excellence in an attorney and the only designation recognized by the State Bar of Texas to entitle Jacob to represent himself as a specialist in both criminal law and criminal appellate law.

Jacob has extensive appeal, criminal defense, and appellate court experience in the Texas state and United States federal courts. He has argued his cases in oral argument before the Courts of Appeals in both Texas state and United States federal courts.

He is noted by the Seventh Administrative Judicial Region of Texas as being one of two attorneys in the region who is qualified for appointment as Lead Appellate Counsel in Texas capital cases in which the death penalty is sought.

Mr. Blizzard's practice is focused on criminal defense in Abilene, TX , west Texas, as well as federal courts in Texas. Criminal defense includes pre-trial negotiations for plea bargains and trials of felonies and misdemeanors. 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.

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

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.

He has made it his personal commitment to dedicate his practice to helping individuals on a personal level, giving attention to specific legal needs.

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
    White Collar Crime
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
    Consumer Law
    Class Action, Lemon Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
State Bar of Texas
ID Number: 24068558
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5th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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United States District Court for Northern District of Texas
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
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.
Education
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.
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University of Houston - Main Campus
B.A. (2007) | Political Science / Economics
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Honors: Cum Laude.
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Howard Payne University
Transferred schools | Political Science / Economics
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Honors: Douglas McArthur Academy of Freedom Member
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Awards
Bob Black Bar Leader's Award
Texas Tech University School of Law
Board Certified in Criminal Law
Texas board of Legal Specialization
Professional Associations
State Bar of Texas  # 24068558
Member
Current
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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Abilene Bar Association
Member
- Current
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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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Publications
Articles & Publications
More Party Talk: Answers to Everyday Legal Questions for Texas Lawyers
State Bar of Texas
Where have all the Taxes Gone: Creating and Administering a Working Education System Through Universal Vouchers
Texas Tech Administrative Law Review
Speaking Engagements
Firearms and Self-defense, Taylor County
Texas Law Shield
Feature speaker at conferences on firearm laws and the law of self-defense.
Certifications
Board Certification in Criminal Law
Texas Board Of Legal Specialization
Board Certification in Criminal Appellate
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Websites & Blogs
Website
Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys
Blog
Jacob Blizzard Results
Blog
Jacob Blizzard - Federal Appeals
Contact & Map
Blizzard & Zimmerman Attorneys
441 Butternut St.
Abilene, TX 79602
Telephone: (325) 676-1000
Fax: (325) 455-8842
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Offices closed for lunch Noon to 1pm weekdays. Closed on Federal Holidays.