Joseph F. Zellmer

I was charged with a second degree felony for having 4 pieces of marijuana candy. He was my court appointed lawyer. This man never gave a thing about my freedom. Not once did he tell the judge that I was a recent college grad with no record at all. He just let them throw the book at me with no remors...e. When it was all said and done, he charged me 1200.00 for speaking to me maybe a total of 30 minutes over the course of 13 months. I asked him, "you're charging me for the 4 times I showed up to court and you didn't?" To which he replied in a very defensive manner, "I'm sorry! My wife has breast cancer!" Sorry about your wife, but how is that fair? I feel like any other lawyer would have done a better job than he did. I cant believe he still practices law to be honest. Do yourself a favor, find a lawyer that cares about you, your case and your freedom. Horrible. This was my first and only offense and he did nothing to help me.

Was referred to Zellmer by an attorney friend. He was rude and disrespectful of my questions. Come to find out later that he charged twice what other attorneys normally charge for a case such as mine. I never felt we had a rapport; he treated me in an adversarial manner when I needed support and enco...uragement. His paralegal, Sunny, was great. Wish she was the attorney. Would not recommend this attorney.