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Jeffrey D Zimmerman
also known as Jeffrey Zimmerman, Jeff Zimmerman
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Biography
Jeffrey Zimmerman, PLLC provides high-quality representation of defendants in state and local courts in Virginia and Washington, DC and in federal courts nationwide. With over a quarter-century of experience, Mr. Zimmerman is dedicated to protecting your rights in all stages of criminal proceedings, from the initial investigation through trial, appeals and post-conviction proceedings. Mr. Zimmerman also specializes in civil and criminal forfeiture defense, protecting your property from seizure by the government.
Mr. Zimmerman has been named in the list of preeminent lawyers in the field of criminal defense by Virginia Super Lawyers and as a Top Criminal Defense Lawyer by Northern Virginia Magazine. He is a frequent speaker on forfeiture litigation and federal criminal matters. He has been featured in various media including the New York Times, National Public Radio, and CNN. He is a life member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) and served on its Board of Directors from 2014-2020.
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 28 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 30 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Jeffrey Zimmerman, PLLC
108 N. Alfred St., Alexandria, VA, 22314
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"Jeff can move mountains in a courtroom. He is just amazing to watch. Highly experienced, quick witted, exceptionally knowledgable, and vibrant. I recommend him for all cases."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Virginia Super Lawyers, Virginia Super Lawyers
2021
Washington DC Super Lawyers, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2015
President's Commendation, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner, Jeffrey Zimmerman, PLLC
2014 - 2020
Board of Directors, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2011 - 2016
Partner, Smith & Zimmerman, PLLC
1998 - 2011
Attorney, Law Office of Jeffrey D. Zimmerman
1995 - 1998
Associate, Law Office of Marvin D. Miller
1995 - 1997
Adjunct Professor, American University School Of Law
Associations
2020 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLife Member & Former Director, Board of Directors
2010 - Present
Alexandria Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Return of Funds Seized at FedEx Facility
Education
1995
American University
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Oberlin College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
American Bar Association
Roles and Responsibilities of Standby or Advisory Counsel in Criminal Cases
2019
Virginia CLE
Essentials of Federal Sentencing, with Lessons from the Manafort Case
2019
Alexandria Bar Association
Federal Sentencing Fundamentals
2018
LACDL Law & All That Jazz Seminar
Asset Forfeiture: How to Keep the Government from Taking Your Fees & Your Client's Property
2017
NACDL Drug Defense Seminar
Defending Civil and Criminal Forfeitures in Drug Cases
2015
Federal Bar Association
Demystifying and Fighting Forfeitures in Federal Court
2014
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Forensic Conference
SnackChat: Twitter Basics in 20 Minutes
2014
Alexandria Bar Association Seminar
Introduction to Criminal Forfeiture
2013
Alexandria Bar Association Seminar
Rocket Course on the Rocket Docket: Federal Criminal Practice in Alexandria
Publications
1993
American University International Law Review
U.S. Department of State v. Ray: The Distorted Application of the FOIA's Privacy Exemption to Repatriated Haitian Migrants
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides