Lawrence Jason Zimmerman

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Lawrence Jason Zimmerman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Marietta, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Drug Crime

269 Roswell Street NE, Third Floor, Synovus Bank Building, Marietta, GA

About Lawrence

Biography

Not Guilty! Attorney Zimmerman has a reputation among local lawyers and prosecutors as being one of the best defense lawyers in Atlanta. For this reason, other Atlanta defense lawyers often call him to collaborate on their challenging defense cases.

Not Guilty! Attorney Zimmerman has a reputation among local lawyers and prosecutors as being one of the best defense lawyers in Atlanta. For this reason, other Atlanta defense lawyers often call him to collaborate on their challenging defense cases.

Not Guilty! Attorney Zimmerman has a reputation among local lawyers and prosecutors as being one of the best defense lawyers in Atlanta. For this reason, other Atlanta defense lawyers often call him to collaborate on their challenging defense cases.

Not Guilty! Attorney Zimmerman has a reputation among local lawyers and prosecutors as being one of the best defense lawyers in Atlanta. For this reason, other Atlanta defense lawyers often call him to collaborate on their challenging defense cases.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

We handle all serious felonies. Our firm also is unique because we also handle sex crimes, which not every criminal defense lawyer knows how to handle properly.

28 years

50%
Drug Crime 25%

25%
Violent Crime 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 27 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1998

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Lawrence J. Zimmerman, P.C.

269 Roswell Street NE, Third Floor, Synovus Bank Building, Marietta, GA, 30060

www.atlantanotguilty.com

Lawrence Jason Zimmerman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

169 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 45 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2012 | Sex Crime

Petition for Removal from Sex Offender Registry

Mr. Zimmerman was great with his communication with me. I have had other attorneys in the past, always wondering what was happening with my case but Mr. Zimmerman was always keeping me informed as to what was happening. I was convicted of Child Molestation for exposing myself to a 15 year old femal...e, and sentenced to 10 do 1. I served my 9 years of probation without incident. During my probation, some stipulations like the registry requirements changed. I did do everything I was supposed to do as far as probation went, but I was helpless with the registration changes. I completed my probation and continued on with the registry for 3 extra years. Mr. Zimmerman was extremely helpful for me. Mr. Zimmerman filed the petition for me to be released from the sex offender registration. He was very diligent with looking at the facts of the case and understanding my plight. I have done everything that was required regarding probation and the registry, and I even went above and beyond what was required. We were successful with the petition. The GBI and my county are currently in the process of removing me from the registration. I would highly recommend Mr. Zimmerman as an attorney for anyone with the need for one. With what I saw of him and how he works, I believe he would be beneficial for anyone needing someone they can trust. If asked, I would not hesitate to recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Amazing Criminal Defense Lawyer

I hired Lawerence Zimmerman about two moths ago to help me with my criminal defense case. I had a lot on the line and was in a panic. Lawerence quickly jumped on my case, resolved my bond issue (so I could travel out of the country for an important job interview), got my court date changed (which I d...esperately needed), and ultimately got my case dismissed. The entire time Lawerence was very responsive, helpful, knowledgeable, and gave me extreme hope. He also has an amazing office staff who were there to help and speak with me if Lawrence wasn't reachable. I am very pleased and grateful for the amazing work Lawerence Zimmerman did with my case.

Posted by Jerel | June 07, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Zimmerman Gets Results!!!

I was a college student in Atlanta who made a mistake, learned from it and needed help keeping my future after school promising. Lawrence was recommended by a friend of the family as an expert on DUI cases, and he was just that. We met in person so he could get to know me better, chatted over the pho...ne frequently to make sure I understood all possible consequences, and remained patient to achieve the best outcome possible. That outcome was achieved, and I am extremely grateful to continue living life worry free.

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney and A Stellar Performer in the Courtroom

I’m extremely blessed to have had attorney Lawrence Zimmerman for representation on my case. His charismatic personality and intellect sets him apart from most attorneys and places him in a league of his own. I’m fairly new to Georgia and did not know where to turn to for an attorney. Attorney Zim...merman was scheduled to go on vacation; however he met with me just days before his departure, on a Saturday, to review my case. While on vacation he returned and answered my every phone call and text; despite being in another country. He left me in the hands of his investigator and colleague and made sure I was provided with the utmost care until he returned. He was always attentive and sincere in his discussions and communication with me. While facing two severe criminal charges and having a professional license on the line, I needed someone to represent me that I could rely on and trust; I definitely found that trust in Attorney Zimmerman. He never made me feel bad about the situation; he was fair and honestly cared about my well-being. He is an honorable, respectful, hard working, and persistent individual that defended me to the very end with the same amount of energy and vigorous effort he initially began with. Attorney Zimmerman is very technical, his attention to details, and extensive research in preparation for my case allowed him to prevail in my hearings with a stellar performance. I was blown away by his poise, professionalism, and knowledge in the courtroom. He didn’t make any promises; however he delivered results that surpassed my expectations. I highly recommend Attorney Zimmerman without hesitation.

Posted by Christian | March 02, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Excellent lawyer helped me out a bunch!

Like the title says he is an excellent lawyer and has helped me with multiple cases greatly. Ive used him for several different types of cases. Criminal defense, dui, probation. He came through very nicely and im very pleased with the results. Any question i had he answered and if he did not know the... answer he found it out and let me know promptly. I trusted all of his advice and im glad i did. I would recommend him to everyone, in fact i have already. Hopefully ill never get in trouble again but if i do i know who to call!

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Lawrence Jason Zimmerman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Teague

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lawrence is a phenomenal defense lawyer with extensive experience in criminal defense. I recently reached out to Lawrence for his opinion on a case and his insight was invaluable."

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Robert Rubin

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lawrence and I recently got an excellent result in a 12-defendant RICO case. His hard work and insights were instrumental in saving our clients lives. I've known Lawrence a long time and this is just another example of his excellence as an attorney."

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Stephanie Housefield

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If I were facing criminal charges, Lawrence is without question the attorney I would hire. In addition to his extensive and ever expanding knowledge of the law, Lawrence gives 110% to every case/client (no matter how big or small)."

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Brian Ross

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've known Lawrence for many years and he has always been a very dedicated and passionate advocate for his clients. I worked for Lawrence while in law school and later had cases against him while I was a Senior Assistant. District Attorney in Fulton County. He's a very hardworking, skilled, and knowledgeable attorney which is exemplified in his results. I would recommend him, without question."

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Jason McLendon

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Lawrence Zimmerman. I have known Lawrence for more than a decade. He is a knowledgeable and respected attorney in the legal community who works tirelessly for his clients."

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Wallace Clayton

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Willis

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse Lawrence Zimmerman. I've worked with Lawrence and seen his work in court. He is successful because of his tireless efforts to defend his clients. I enjoy working with Lawrence on cases and learn from him each time I do."

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Ryan Hanzelik

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lawrence is a lawyer with superior knowledge and experience in every area of criminal defense. He's aggressive, intelligent, professional, and he gets results. You will not regret hiring Lawrence."

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Herman Kilgore

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lawrence is one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the metro Atlanta area. He has a very comprehensive skill-set in the criminal practice, as he excels in complex motions practice, constitutional challenges, federal & white-collar practice, state felonies & misdemeanors, criminal appeals and post-conviction matters. Basically, he is in a select group of criminal lawyers who can do it all and do it very very well."

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Mark Issa

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lawrence does an excellent job representing his clients and pushes in every direction to reach his client's goals. A great attorney."

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Judy Croy

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Lawrence Zimmerman. He is an excellent attorney who provides his clients with the best possible defense. He is thorough and hard working. I would feel very confident recommending him to a friend or family member."

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David West

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lawrence Zimmerman is an excellent criminal defense attorney who I endorse whole-heartedly. Having watched him work, I can safely say that he cares about his clients and does everything he can for them. He works hard and gets results."

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Anthony Hallmark

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Lawrence for many years. In that time I have seen Lawrence obtain incredible results for his clients that found themselves in the direst of legal circumstances. He knows the law and how to win cases. He is smart, capable, and dedicated. I heartily endorse Lawrence Zimmerman."

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Jack Klein

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have observed Mr. Zimmerman in the Courtroom and his interaction with Judges, Prosecutors and Clients and find him to be very professional, personable and with a wealth of expertise in criminal defense. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Zimmerman.."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Lawrence. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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John Lovell

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Lawrence for nearly a decade. I have had the privilege of going to trial with him and have witnessed first hand just how tenacious he is. Most recently, LZ, as friends call him, demonstrated that his client was falsely accused. LZ initially approached the prosecutor and explained that an error had been made. When the prosecutor did not have time to reevaluate his case, Lawrence re-doubled his efforts and prepared, without compromise, for the defense of his client. It paid off as all charges were dismissed when the judge, during a hearing, questioned the rationale of the state bringing the charges. I would unequivocally recommend Lawrence Zimmerman to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."

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Joshua Lowther

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lawrence and I began practicing law in Georgia literally on the same day. During the years since that day, I have had the pleasure of knowing him and the honor of being his friend. Lawrence is a tenacious and zealous advocate for his clients; he is extremely well-versed in the law (both state and federal); and fears nothing in the courtroom. I highly recommend him for any criminal matter."

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Adelle Petersen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have been fortunate to have worked for Lawrence for almost a year. He is what you want in an attorney: intelligent, thorough, charismatic, and dedicated. He is strategic and aggressive in defending his clients. He is the attorney that other attorneys go to for advice. He has been instrumental in helping me in my own legal career, and if anyone I love ever needs a criminal defense attorney, Lawrence will be the first call (knock on wood)."

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Linton Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Zimmerman is one of the sharpest legal minds in the Atlanta area. His skillful work both in and out of the courtroom gives his clients the "voice" they need in complex legal matters. I fully endorse Lawrence."

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Philip Holloway

Federal crime lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lawrence is one of the best around. He's an effective advocate for his clients and is no stranger to difficult cases."

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Christopher Lanning

Criminal defense lawyer

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Casey Cleaver

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jennifer Little

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kyle Koester

Personal injury lawyer

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Chester Arter

Real estate lawyer

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Robert Rubin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Foss Hodges

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Ross

Personal injury lawyer

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Jason McLendon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Donald Samuel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Carlos Rodriguez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Hanzelik

Family lawyer

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Judy Croy

Workers compensation lawyer

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Herman Kilgore

Criminal defense lawyer

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David West

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anthony Hallmark

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jack Klein

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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John Lovell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Murray

Personal injury lawyer

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Bernard Brody

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

President's Award, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2019

Strikeforce Award, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2018

Gideon’s Promise, Southern Center for Human Rights

2017

President's Award, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2017

Emmy Award Southeastern Region for 11 Alive Dream Team, Emmy

2015

Strikeforce Award for Defending Member/Lawyers, Georgia Assocation of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2010

Life Member, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney, The Law Offices of Lawrence J. Zimmerman, P.C.

1998 - 1999

Associate, Trauffer & Associates

1997 - 1998

Intern, Rhode Island Public Defenders Office

1996 - 1997

Intern, Miami Dade Public Defenders Office

Associations

2023 - Present

American Board of Criminal Lawyers

Fellow

2021 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

2007 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member Legislative Committee

1999 - Present

Cobb County Bar Associations

Member

1999 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2020 - 2021

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

2018 - 2018

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Vice President

2017 - 2018

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Secretary

2017 - 2018

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Media Chair

2016 - 2016

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Parliamentarian

2016 - 2017

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Chair Strikeforce Committee

2009 - 2011

Federal Bar Association

Member

2003 - 2006

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Atlanta Region

Chairperson

2001 - 2003

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Atlanta Region

Vice President

1999 - 2022

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Atlanta Region, Computer Committee

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Not Guilty Verdict

Not Guilty on counts 1 & 3 and a directed verdict on Felony Sexual Battery

State v. Wiggins

Reversal

State v. M.O.

Not Guilty

Mortgage Fraud

Dismissal

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Education

1998

Roger Williams University, Ralph R. Papitto School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Florida

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

GACDL Winter Seminar

Handling Contempt Matters

2020

The Gathering Spot

Criminal Justice Reform

2020

Chief Justice Melton's Webinar

Criminal Justice, Professionalism, and Coronavirus CLE

2019

State Bar of Georgia

Winning Jury Trials

2019

Emory Law

Working on Television as a Legal Analyst

2019

Digital Evidence Two Day Seminar at GSU Law School

Winning Your Case with Digital Evidence

2018

Cobb County Legal Secretaries Association

High Profile Cases

2017

Winter Seminar

Managing Your Message in High Profile, Low Profile and No Profile Cases

2017

State Bar of Georgia

Contempt of Court

2017

Spring Conference

Crisis Management and Working With The Media

2017

Entertainment, Sports and IP Law Seminar Legally on TV: Emmy Award Winning Dream Team

2016

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

StrikeForce Contempt Training

2015

St. Simons Spring Seminar Forensic Science- Chair

2015

Question and Answers with Students

KSU Paralegal Criminal Justice Class

2015

Cobb County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section

Effective Assistance of Counsel

2011

Speaker Spring Fling 2011

Tips and Objections on Pre-Sentence Interviews in Federal Court

2011

Law Review CLE

Practicing Federal Criminal Defense

2011

Law Review CLE

Handling Your First DUI

2011

Chairperson Fall 2011 Brasstown Valley Seminar

Criminal Defense

2007

Firearms and Legal Issues with Concealed Weapons and Self-Defense

Carrying Concealed Weapons Law and Self-Defense Law

2006

Speaker Fall 2006

Transitioning Your State Law Practice to Federal Law Practice

2006

Chairperson Winter Seminar 2006

Criminal Defense

2004

Chairperson Fall Seminar 2004

Criminal Defense

2001

Handling Probation Revocation Hearings

Probation Revocations

2001

Chairperson Winter Seminar 2001

Criminal Defense

Publications

2017

Georgia Bar Journal How Not to Get Thrown In Jail

2016

Seminar Material GACDL Contempt Issues

2015

Seminar Material-GACDL Issues Regarding Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

2011

Federal Defender Seminar The Bureau of Prisons

2011

Law Review CLE Handling Your First DUI Case

2006

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Newsletter - The Defender Transitioning Your State Law Practice to Federal Law Practice

Languages

English

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