James Zimarowski

James Zimarowski is a criminal defense attorney at Zimarowski Law Offices, serving clients in north-central West Virginia. His practice emphasizes state and federal criminal litigation, including serious allegations involving homicide, kidnapping, robbery, drug offenses, and sex crimes. He also works on union-side labor and employment matters, including collective bargaining and grievances. His trial practice includes criminal and civil proceedings and issues arising from the fairness of criminal representation.

Zimarowski earned law degrees from West Virginia University College of Law and the University of Illinois, including a J.D. and an LL.M. At West Virginia University, he served on Law Review and graduated with Order of the Coif honors. He also completed undergraduate studies at West Virginia Institute of Technology and graduate studies at Marshall University. His education spans legal analysis, engineering-related training, political science, and business administration.

Zimarowski has conducted criminal and civil trial work for more than four decades and has professional experience as both a criminal defense lawyer and prosecutor. He represents clients in federal and West Virginia criminal proceedings and provides analysis in ineffective assistance of counsel claims arising in habeas corpus matters. His earlier work also includes engineering, education, and research. He has written scholarly articles and taught topics involving labor, employment law, and trial advocacy.

James Zimarowski has received an AV peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He has participated in continuing legal education presentations and served on judicial and legal rules committees. His experience combines courtroom advocacy, academic work, and the examination of technical legal issues. Through his criminal defense and related labor practice, he addresses disputes that call for careful legal argument, evidentiary preparation, and familiarity with complex court procedures.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Zimarowski Law
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar

Licensed State

• West Virginia

Education

• West Virginia University
  First law degree
• University of Illinois
  Post doctoral degree in law
• West Virginia Institute of Technology
  Two undergraduate degrees
• Marshall University
  Two Masters degrees

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