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 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

He is the right guy for the fight

Lawrence assisted me and my family member on two different legal matters. In both cases he displayed professionalism while putting up a great fight resulting in win with both cases being thrown out. These cases where not in our favor and appeared as if they would result in win for the opposing party.... However, Lawrence did what he does best. We were not let down in anyway. When it was all done I thought back to the first day I met Lawrence. I felt relieved and I felt he did exactly what he said he would. The very first day I met Lawrence he was straight forward with expectations, possible outcomes, and confidence in his skillful tactics. He knows the law very well, he makes sounds decisions, and he will not back down. I highly recommend him. He will fight hard for you and won’t let you down.

Posted by B. L. | February 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommended

Lawrence was hired to handle a false claim against my daughter. He was compassionate, kind, patient and so knowledgeable. Lawrence gave great advice and direction and was able to resolve the matter within a matter of weeks. We can’t thank him enough for getting us through this awful ordeal. He’s... a great attorney and we highly recommend him!

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

One of the BEST in the BUSINESS

Lawrence was very calm and diligent with my case. He never promised anything, but always came through on his word. Did a phenomenal job with my case, and got me the best outcome for my case. Would always recommend him to anyone that needed his services. Actually would consider him a friend after him ...and Kyle have been through with me. If there is ever a doubt, don't because he did exactly what we sought out to do.

Lawrence Zimmerman

Replied last August 24, 2019

I appreciate it. Getting a bond in a federal case, one of this magnitude is hard work, and we prevailed when previous lawyers said you couldn't get a bond. Ultimately, we were able to successfully resolve your case as well. We consider you a friend always.

Posted by veronica | August 17, 2018 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank you

I havent reatined Mr Zimmerman as of yet I've only conversated with him by phone this morning. This has been a horrific ordeal for me( absolutely scary ) I was given his name by someone at University of Florida. From just speaking with Mr. Zimmerman I felt comfortable. I've wasted alot of money on th...is situation simply because an ex was mad and decided to try and ruin my whole life and career. I'vewasted money and hired Attys who did absolutely nothing and would never return phone calls. This whole ordeal has made me sick to where I cant sleep at night I've gained weight 65 lbs to be exact. I truly cant afford Mr. Zimmerman right now as I have wasted so much money on an attorney that has done absolutely nothing toward this case. I cant get my money back from the other attorney but I'm certainly going to do my very best to retain Mr. Zimmerman. Although I havent retained him yet I decided to write this review based on the conversation I had with him this morning. I didnt feel rushed to explain my situation . I didnt feel like I was bothering him. He listened to me speak on my fears of this case. To anyone in need of an attorney who truly cares I would highly recommend Mr. Zimmerman. I believe EVERY SINGLE REVIEW I've read on this site about Mr. Zimmerman. Mr. Zimmerman if you read this I just want to say THANK YOU !

Posted by Tom | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Aggressive, Responsive and Gets Results

Lawrence Zimmerman is a great attorney, and is the man you want in any situation. He is aggressive, smart and communicates with his clients quickly and clearly. He helped get my case dismissed and gave me great advice the entire time and answered any questions I had. He is someone you want in your co...rner fighting for you. Very professional and courteous, I would definitely recommend him without hesitation.

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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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