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Jonathan Zisser was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. His father, Elliot Zisser, and uncle, Barry Zisser, are the two senior partners in the firm. His mother, Carolyn Zisser, also has a successful law practice in Neptune Beach. He has one sister, Alison, who is a graduate student at the University of Florida. Growing up in Atlantic Beach, Jonathan attended the Bolles School and then Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. At Vanderbilt Jonathan majored in Geology and minored in American Politics. He was a four year letterman on the varsity cross country and track teams and a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity.
After graduating from Vanderbilt in 1997, Jonathan attended law school at Vermont Law School in South Royalton, VT where he focused on environmental law. He was active both with the moot court and environmental moot court teams all three years and spent a semester interning in Washington, D.C. at the Ocean Conservancy. At the Ocean Conservancy Jonathan focused on efforts to bring all coastal states into compliance with the Coastal Zone Management Act and on litigation involving the Clean Water Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
After graduating from law school in 2000 Jonathan moved to Washington, D.C. to pursue a career in environmental law. Once in Washington he began working as an associate at Defender's of Wildlife, an environmental non-profit group where he continued his focus on Endangered Species Act litigation. Jonathan also worked as an associate at the Rotbert Law group, a boutique firm in Rockville, MD where he focused on environmental issues for clients in the state of Florida.
Jonathan moved home to Jacksonville in the winter of 2003 after accepting a position as an Assistant Public Defender for the Fourth Judicial Circuit. He switched gears from environmental law to criminal law and developed his skills as a trial attorney. Over the next 4 and a half years he represented thousands of clients in all aspects of criminal law, from minor 2nd degree misdemeanors, to DUI's, to serious 1st degree felonies, and tried over 30 jury trials. He received special recognition for the work he did representing his clients both in the Habitual Felony Offender divisions and Civil Commitment divisions.
In November 2007, Jonathan began practicing as an associate with Zisser, Robison, Brown, Nowlis, and Maciejewski. He will be continuing his focus in criminal law, criminal trials, and environmental law as well as practicing in the firm's specialty areas of matrimonial law and family law.
Jonathan is currently a member of the Florida Bar Association and Jacksonville Bar Association and will soon be a member of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He also serves on the Alumni Board of the Bolles School and the Young Leadership Division of the Jacksonville Jewish Federation. In his free time Jonathan enjoys the beach, cheering on the Jaguars, surfing, biking, and travelling to new and interesting locations
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State: Florida
Acquired: 2001
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
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Posted by Steve | February 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The best
My case was extremely well managed by Jonathan from beginning to end. Although this was an extremely difficult situation from family to criminal law I never felt worried because I was said to be with the best. This was further evident by the verbal respect from participants in the court room. It star...
Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Compassionate Lawyer
There comes a time in your life that you regret the split second of losing yourself. You accepted responsibility for your action, but there is a person who believes the punishment for that split second of misjudgement is too much. I have met Mr. Jonathan Zisser during the lowest point of my life. He ...
Posted by Christy | March 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Detail oriented and responsive attorney
I know Jonathan Zisser to be a hard working, detail oriented, and conscientious attorney who works hard for his clients. I have no hesitation referring any family law or criminal matter to him.
Posted by Caroline | July 30, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Miracle Worker
When I was charged with a VOP, every other lawyer told me I was facing jail time..including the ones who supposedly "specialize" with violations. Jonathan Zisser, on the other hand, was extremely confident he would not only keep me out of jail, but also get my charges dropped, and my probation termin...
"I have known and worked with Jonathan on several cases and can personally attest to his courtroom skills and abilities. He is very experienced in both criminal and family law. I would not hesitate to recommend him as he is both an aggressive and compassionate lawyer."
"I endorse Jonathan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Jonathan Zisser comes from legal royalty, and he has certainly lived up to the name. Jonathan knows his stuff and is not afraid to stand up vehemently for the rights of his clients. Great guy and a great lawyer. He's a leader in our legal community, and a lawyer you can trust in your time of need."
"One of the best attorneys in the community. A real fighter. Jon is conscientious and dedicated. I would want him on my side!"
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Suspension issued in FL, 2023
updated on 12/04/2023Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
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Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2025
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2014 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Florida Coastal School of Law
2007 - Present
Attorney, Zisser, Brown, Nowlis & Cabrey, PA
2015 - 2016
Partner, Zisser Law, PLLC
2003 - 2007
Assistant Public Defender, 4th Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office
2001 - 2002
Attorney, Defenders of Wildlife
2005 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Florida Family Law American Inn of CourtMember
2001 - Present
Florida BarMember
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1993
2019
Military Legal Assistance Issues
2013
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