Mark Rein Zimmerman

Mark Rein Zimmerman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sarasota, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

2055 Wood Street, suite 118, Sarasota, FL

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

Handles all criminal offenses including major felonies.

34 years

70%
DUI and DWI 10%

Defense of DUI includes driver license issues through jury trials.

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

Defends and prosecutes injunctions for protection against domestic, dating, sexual and repeat violence.

10%
Child Abuse 5%

Handles dependency and termination of parental rights cases.

5%
Education 5%

Primarily defense of student disciplinary cases.

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 4 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 34 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1991

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Zimmerman & Zimmerman P.A.

2055 Wood Street, suite 118, Sarasota, FL, 34237

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Mark Rein Zimmerman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An Extraordinary Attorney and Individual

I was more than a year into a highly complex case when I learned information that required me to replace my existing attorney. As difficult as that was, replacing my attorney with Mr. Zimmerman turned out to be an amazing gift. We worked very closely together for the next 6+ months against numero...us significant obstacles and deadlines, and the more Mr. Zimmerman learned about, and helped discover, the detailed facts of the case... the more he came to not only believe in my innocence, but also relentlessly champion the drive to prove it. As he stated, there is a difference between being found "not guilty," and actually being "innocent"... and he didn’t just come to believe the latter was true, even more than that, he made it his MISSION to prove it was true -- as if the outcome deeply affected him personally (knowing that anything less would have profoundly life-altering negative consequences for my family and me). Indeed, he treated me, and tirelessly sought to protect me, as if I were a close friend or an extended family member (notwithstanding that we'd never met prior to this case, plus the fact that he initially had considerable skepticism about the case based on just the preliminary information). In summary, Mr. Zimmerman made extraordinary contributions and efforts in representing me that well-exceeded the high benchmarks normally associated with even the very best Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated, AVVO highly-rated, or SuperLawyer-rated attorneys (all of which he is). Moreover, it was crystal-clear over time that his collective efforts were not only a reflection of the extremely high professional standards he assigns to himself as an attorney... but also were a reflection of the high ethical and moral standards he assigns to himself as an individual. In my considerable experience, having such equally-high standards on both fronts is something that one rarely encounters. For all of these reasons and more, it is with genuinely great discretion that I give him the highest recommendation. If you find yourself in need of legal counsel, the wisest initial decision you can make is to call Mr. Zimmerman... speak directly to him... and engage him. You will not be able to find a more talented, or caring, or honorable advocate for your defense.

Posted by Andrew | November 4, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Only the best

I'm so grateful I used this law firm. I own a glass company in Sarasota Florida that has become very successful, I stay so busy all the time, I had a girl hit me in my work truck and it almost cost me everything I had. Then I found these wonderful people who actually took the time out of their day t...o help me. They actually care about their clients and not just money. First I called Morgan and Morgan they are a joke! Zimmerman and Zimmerman is the only one, I will ever use again and I'm very grateful for everything they've done for me. If I could give them 20 stars I would!! They had everything done so fast it blew my mind! wolfedesignscustomglass

Posted by Kay | May 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer

Mark is more than competent in any case that he encounters. Although our case was not a full win (due to various circumstances) Mark fought his tail off and did the absolute best he could. Despite our loss I would still recommend him to anyone that has a need. Very informative, kept communication th...e entire way and as stated before fought for my fiancee nail and foot. If you are questioning whether or not to hire Mark, don’t question anymore he is the lawyer for you.

Posted by Jen | January 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thankful

Mark is a competent lawyer with excellent communication. He is very reassuring and honest. He helped me through one of the most difficult times in my life successfully and to say I am grateful would be an understatement. He is a pleasure to deal with and an asset to the community.

Posted by Jamie Nations | January 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

I was charged with domestic battery which led to a dependency case. Mr. Zimmerman was able to get domestic battery charge dropped and represented me throughout my dependency case that seemed to last an eternity. Without Mr. Zimmerman I would not have rights to my twin boys, for that I have nothing b...ut gratitude and respect.

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Mark Rein Zimmerman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jane Windsor

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer! Mark has amazing insight and skills in both the criminal law and education law areas. We have referred clients back and forth over the past several years. Everyone I have sent his way has been very pleased with his level of competence as well as the outcome of their case. Mark has a rare blend of tenacity, compassion, and brilliance that work together to bring about the best possible results."

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David Simon

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I heartily endorse Mark Zimmerman. Mark's legal knowledge and reputation is without parallel and it is with complete confidence that I refer clients to benefit from his sage advice and effective representation."

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Sheryl Edwards

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mark Zimmerman for nearly 20 years and have always found him to be a highly competent and very trustworthy hard working attorney. When any of my real estate clients require assistance in criminal defense, I can recommend Mark Zimmerman without hesitation."

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Herbert Hofmann

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Ryan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the opportunity to work with Mark and have seen him in action on several occasions. He is an excellent attorney who is respected by his peers and feared by his adversaries. I proudly endorse this lawyer."

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Debra Salisbury

Domestic violence lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Over the years, I have had the pleasure of observing Mark Zimmerman advocate for his clients. He is a zealous, passionate advocate in the areas of criminal, domestic violence, and school law. Mark’s knowledge of the law is extensive and he is always prepared to represent his client."

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Peter Collins

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a tireless advocate for his clients and a highly skilled trial lawyer. He has devoted himself to protecting those accused of crimes. I have no hesitation in strongly recommending Mark 's services to anyone accused of a crime."

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Andrew Hibbert

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mark for several years and I have always admired his genuine compassion for his clients and how hard he fights for them. He is a tremendous attorney who is also very professional. He's very well liked amongst the fellow attorneys in town, the prosecutors and the Judges. He gives each case that he has 100% effort and he is never afraid to go to trial on any case now matter how high the stakes are. I highly recommend and endorse Mark Zimmerman, he is a fantastic attorney."

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Matthew Martell

Criminal defense lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Mark is a hard working, honest, and friendly criminal defense attorney. He has a very good reputation in the local legal community and seems to have excellent working relationships with the State Attorney's Office and all the local Judges. In short, everyone likes him due to his friendly and honest nature. Accordingly, he seems to be able to fairly easily obtain favorable plea bargain deals for his criminal defense clients. Beyond that, he is an highly experienced and well-polished trial attorney who always seems to get very good results in the courtroom. In conclusion, I highly recommend this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2022

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Advocate of Justice Award, Legal Aid of Manasota

2016

Jack Byers Memorial Award, Teen Court of Sarasota, Inc.

Work Experience

1991 - 2000

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office

Associations

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2008 - 2011

Sarasota County Bar Association

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Hansen v. Smith

The order was denied. We prevailed.

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Education

1988

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science

N/A

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

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Languages

English

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