Expertise in Criminal Defense and Nationwide Asset Forfeiture Defense
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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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☎ CONTACT

(703) 565-1825

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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