Expertise in Criminal Defense and Nationwide Asset Forfeiture Defense
Jeffrey Zimmerman, PLLC provides high-quality representation of defendants in state and local courts in Virginia and Washington, DC and in federal courts nationwide. With over a quarter-century of experience, Jeffrey Zimmerman is dedicated to protecting your rights in all stages of criminal proceedings, from the initial investigation through trial, appeals and post-conviction proceedings. Mr. Zimmerman also specializes in civil and criminal forfeiture defense, protecting your property from seizure by the government.
Jeffrey Zimmerman has been named in the list of preeminent lawyers in the field of criminal defense by Virginia Super Lawyers and as a Top Criminal Defense Lawyer by Northern Virginia Magazine. He is a frequent speaker on forfeiture litigation and federal criminal matters. He has been featured in various media including the New York Times, National Public Radio, and CNN.
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Areas of Practice
Federal Criminal Defense
Representation in federal courts nationwide includes:
Bank Fraud & Securities Fraud
Mail Fraud & Wire Fraud
PPP and EIDL Loan Fraud
Government Contract Fraud & Bribery
Money Laundering & Structuring
Cybercurrency Offenses
Embezzlement
Counterfeiting
Computer-Based Offense & Hacking
RICO Prosecutions
Narcotics Conspiracies & Drug Trafficking
Firearms Offenses
Immigration Offenses
Internet Solicitation
state and federal Appeals
Representation in state and local appeals in Virginia and Washington, DC and federal appellate litigation nationwide.
State Criminal Defense
Representation in Virginia and Washington, DC includes:
Drug Offenses
Larceny & Theft
Forgery & Uttering
DWI / DUI
Reckless Driving & Traffic Offenses
Assault & Battery
Destruction of Property
Domestic Assault
Disorderly Conduct
Sex Offenses
Firearms Offenses
Juvenile Offenses
post-conviction litigation
Habeas Corpus Petitions: Representation of incarcerated individual who have been denied their fundamental constitutional rights. The most common grounds are ineffective assistance of counsel, prosecutorial misconduct or new evidence establishing actual innocence.
Probation and Supervised Release Violations: Representation of individuals who have been accused of violating the terms of their probation or supervised release.
Pardon Applications: Helping individuals with criminal convictions obtain clemency and commutations.
Compassionate Release Motions: Release from incarceration due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Asset Forfeiture Defense
Criminal Forfeiture is a penalty imposed on an individual or entity following conviction of a crime. Forfeiture is available for a wide range of federal and state offenses.
Civil Forfeiture does not require a criminal conviction. It is widely used by state and federal law enforcement agencies to seize property suspected of being the proceeds of, or involved in, criminal activity.
Representation includes all stages of state and federal civil and criminal forfeiture defense, from the initial seizure of property and freezing of assets through trial and appeals.
Mr. Zimmerman also represents third party claimants seeking to have their seized property released and returned.
Grand Jury and witness representation
Representation of individuals facing grand jury or witness subpoenas.
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