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.

35 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 5 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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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Domestic Violence

Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2012 | Domestic Violence

Lifesaver

I met Mr. Zimmerman the morning of my hearing to have my Temporary Injunction against my husband extended until my divorce is final. He was professional, knowledgable and prepared. He had taken the time to review the case and the restraining order was extended. Without his help, I would be trying ...to go through my divorce with my husband living under the same roof which was not a good or safe situation. He is an incredible attorney and adds the element of caring to his professionalism. I would highly recommend him.

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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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