Blizzard & Zimmerman PLLC updated their phone number.
It’s never too late to seek freedom from prison, but 37 years is a long time to wait.
Innocence Project
May 24 at 12:35 PM ·
After nearly 37 years of wrongful imprisonment, Archie Williams is free and living his dreams. Check out his beautiful performance on America's Got Talent — and watch it live on Tuesday 8/7c on NBC.
Blizzard and Zimmerman is still operating during the Coronavirus shutdown. We are available for in person consultations at our office 8:30 am - 5 pm.
We can also accommodate phone consults or video calls as needed.
We’re here for you and here for the ones you love. Give us a call. 325-676-1000.
Wrongful conviction and imprisonment takes away an innocent person’s freedom and devastates that person’s family as well.
If you or someone you love is facing criminal charges or has been wrongfully convicted, the attorneys and staff at Blizzard & Zimmerman will fight for you. We’re here for you, and here for the ones you love. Call us at 325-676-1000.
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After Nearly 30 Years of Incarceration, Thomas Can Return to His Craft
Innocence Project
January 15 at 1:02 PM ·
Gerry Thomas shares how he spent his last night in prison after nearly 30 years, and what he plans to do now that he's free.
Innocence Project
January 15 at 1:02 PM ·
Gerry Thomas shares how he spent his last night in prison after nearly 30 years, and what he plans to do now that he's free.
Even with the current COVID-19 situation, many will still be traveling with the upcoming holidays. Semi trucks are one of your greatest hazards on the highways, stay safe!
#abilene #abilenetx #abilenetexas #personalinjury @BZLawyers
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The Root Causes Of Semi-Truck Accidents - The National Trial Lawyers
Just a reminder, it's never too late to seek freedom from prison.
The judge vacated his murder conviction based on newly discovered DNA evidence and newly discovered witnesses.
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Jaythan Kendrick Exonerated after 25 Years in Prison for 1994 NY Murder
Do you have a loved who needs help and you don’t know what to do next? Call us and we will be there every step of the way. www.blizzardlawfirm.com #legal #help #attorney #familylaw #criminaldefense #abilene #abilenetx #abilenetexas @BZLawyers
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Bill seeking to modify Texas ‘castle doctrine’ causes stir ahead of 2021 legislative session
INQUIRER.COM
Police shot a Philly man, then accused him of rape. He was exonerated after 19 years.
New US Senate bill would allow victims to sue websites that host revenge porn, forced sexual acts
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Bipartisan bill seeks right to sue for victims of revenge porn
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Woman sues boyfriend for not proposing after 8 years
Blizzard & Zimmerman, Attorneys
December 21 at 7:05 AM ·
From our family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season. The Covid situation certainly has been a challenge for everyone. We’re exteremly grateful to have received support from our clients and associates this year. We wish you all a blessed and joyous holiday. Merry Christmas! #abilene #abilenetx #abilenetexas @BZLawyers
From our family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season. The Covid situation certainly has been a challenge for everyone. We’re exteremly grateful to have received support from our clients and associates this year. We wish you all a blessed and joyous holiday. Merry Christmas! #abilene #abilenetx #abilenetexas @BZLawyers
If you're looking for something to view this week. Your thoughts?
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The Innocence Project's Top Recommended Films and Series of 2020
New scientific advances could help free your loved one from prison. In this case bite-mark evidence has been exposed as being bad science. Was bite-mark evidence used as evidence to convict your loved one?
https://buff.ly/38CfNiX
This is a must read for anyone who has had a conviction out of Midland County. The state of Texas is now reviewing whether to vacate a Midland County 2003 murder conviction and grant a #newtrial. Could also affect 213 other cases.
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Moonlighting prosecutor sent Texas man to death row; 17 years later, he could get a new trial
We're excited to announce a recent victory for a writ of habeas corpus client of ours. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has reversed and remanded for a #newtrial a plea of guilty where our client was given bad parole advice and received ineffective assistance of counsel. https://bit.ly/0132021Writ #newtrial #justice #criminaldefense #criminaljustice #criminallawyer
❄️Here in Texas, more icy/snowy/cold #winterweather is upon us.
🕴️If you do venture out, please be careful out there navigating roads, parking lots, entering your place of employment, or other businesses. Business owners do have to keep their property reasonably clear of ice and snow.
#SlipAndFall #PersonalInjury #abilenetx
We're honoring #BlackHistoryMonth this month.
Justice Thurgood Marshall, America's first Black Supreme Court Justice
https://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/justice-thurgood-marshall-profile-brown-v-board
As winter weather continues in the Abilene area, we’d like to thank our staff who are working in the office and remotely as we continue regular office operations. Shelley is available to take your calls.
Looks like the Taylor County Courthouse will be closed for a few days for cleanup after this week's winter storm.
https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/taylor-co-courthouse-flooded-after-pipe-bursts-on-2nd-floor
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Taylor Co. Courthouse flooded after pipe bursts on 2nd floor
We're honoring #BlackHistoryMonth this month.
Marcus Bolling Allen was the USA's first African-American admitted to the bar as an attorney, in 1844.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macon_Bolling_Allen
We continue honoring #BlackHistoryMonth this month.
Charlotte E. Ray, the nation's first female Black attorney.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_E._Ray
The Taylor County Courthouse here in Abilene is open today, although crews are still cleaning up from the water pipe leak from last week's sub-freezing weather. However, they've found some more leaks in the building, not as major as the one that resulted in first-floor flooding. Taylor County Commissioners meet in a special session tomorrow. The county is also asking residents to fill out a state storm survey at this link for residences and businesses. #abilenetexas
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/eb1ab4928205490182896d86783447d3
There have been rumors for the last 30 years that Woody Allen is a pedophile. Now there's a new Netflix documentary coming out about Allen. Allen's adopted son Moses is considered to be a key witness to the allegations against Allen. In a blog post from a few years back, Moses' talks about how his mother, Mia Farrow, brainwashed him and his sibling into believing Allen is a monster. Our attorneys see child recantation all the time in court courses.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/dec/11/moses-farrow-id-be-very-happy-to-take-my-fathers-surname
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A SON SPEAKS OUT By Moses Farrow
With warmer temps and our snow here in Abilene now melted, water service is back up and running, the electricity is back on. Life and work here at Blizzard and Zimmerman are back to normal. We hope last week's challenging conditions had minimal effect on you and your loved ones.
Celebrating Women's History Month: Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the US Supreme court, appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 where she was confirmed by the U.S. Senate by a vote of 99-0.
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Results: Our firm had a federal client with several additional felony and state charges that occurred at different times. We worked diligently to obtain minimal federal and state sentences and to secure dismissal of several other charges. The client was very happy with the result where punishment was on the lower end...even though she expected much higher. #criminaldefense
The Texas mask mandate comes to an end! Governor Abbott made the announcement in Lubbock. A great victory for individual rights.
https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/governor-abbott-promises-exciting-news-and-a-statewide-announcement-during-lubbock-visit-on-tuesday-afternoon/
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Blizzard & Zimmerman, Attorneys updated their info in the about section.
Congratulations Dax Pueschel! #abilenetx #criminallaw https://www.blizzardlawfirm.com/lawyer-dax-pueschel-recieved-2021-avvo-clients-choice-award
Results: We recently represented a client in a felony meth case (more than user amount) in a rural county with high bail amount & felony conviction offer. We were able to get the client a significant bail reduction, got her released from jail shortly after, and worked the case until a lesser drug sentence with deferred (no conviction) was offered. #criminaldefense #abilenetx
Celebrating Women's History Month: In 1925 Texas Governor Pat M. Neff names Ruth Brazzil, Chief Justice Hortense Ward, and Hattie L. Henenberg to hear the case W.T. Johnson et al. v. J.M. Darr et all after no male lawyers could be found who weren't members of the Woodmen of the World political organization which was involved in the case. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/all-woman-supreme-court
Results: Our client was arrested for a high-level misdemeanor firearm offense with enough evidence to land them in jail. We worked case quickly and secured a diversion program deal where they can get the case dismissed if they complete a short-term program, instead of formal probation or jail time. Case resolved in less than 2 months. #criminaldefense #abilenetx
Celebrating the first day of Spring! #abilenetx
Happy St. Patrick's Day from Blizzard & Zimmerman.
Results: We recently handled an Amicus case (friend of the Court) last month where a child tested positive for illegal drugs. We investigated case facts, contacted all parties, spoke with the parents about getting on track, and avoided a court hearing, court costs, and tons of attorney fees by setting up an action plan to keep the child safe while giving parents an opportunity to address their problems. #criminaldefense #abilenetx
Celebrating Women's History Month: Charlye Ola Farris was Texas' first African American female attorney. She graduated from law school in 1953 and was admitted to the Texas bar that same year. Farris was also the first female lawyer in her hometown of Wichita Falls. She also became the first African American female to serve as the Special Wichita County Judge in 1954.
https://www.wichitacountyhistoricalcommission.org/charlye-ola-farris.html
Celebrating Women's History Month: Arabella Mansfield was the first female lawyer in the US. She sought equal opportunities for women in U.S. society. She was an activist in the nineteenth-century women's rights movement.
https://law.jrank.org/pages/12257/Mansfield-Arabella.html
Results: Felony motion to revoke representation of a client who had several prior MTR, over 20 violations, and multiple new and out-of-county charges. We worked with three prosecutors, probation departments, and courts to coordinate the best deal for the client to accomplish her goals. One case dismissed, one probation discharged without revocation—preventing a felony conviction—and a light TDCJ sentence. #criminaldefense #abilenetx
Celebrating Women's History Month: Edna Cisneros became the first Hispanic female admitted to practice law in Texas in 1955. She was the daughter of Raymondville, Texas grocers Manuel and Benita (De La Garza) Cisneros.
A new NACDL guide to the federal prison system will help those convicted of federal crimes and their families in navigating how the federal prison system works. http://bit.ly/NACDLPrisonManual #criminaldefense
