James Zimarowski is well known from the media accounts of his jury trials as the preeminent criminal defense attorney in North Central West Virginia. He has been doing trial work, both criminal and civil, for over forty years. His criminal jury trials are noteworthy not only for their results but the high level of advocacy and technical command demonstrated - raising the bar as it were - to ensure a fair trial and adherence to the rule of law. Martindale-Hubbell's peer rating for James Zimarowski is an "AV"- the highest available at the "preeminent" level for legal ability and ethics.

James Zimarowski is a product of West Virginia educational institutions.   He holds two undergraduate degrees from West Virginia Institute of Technology and two Masters degrees from Marshall University.  James Zimarowski's first law degree is from West Virginia University where he served on Law Review and graduated near the top of his class, earning the prestigious Order of the Coif. He went on to earn a post doctoral degree in law from the University of Illinois.  James Zimarowski has published numerous scholarly and law review articles which are cited and used by many scholars in the fields of labor, economics, and employment law.

The ability to communicate is essential in a trial attorney.  James Zimarowski has experience as both a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor.  James Zimarowski has worked as an engineer, educator, and researcher. He has published scholarly articles and taught legal topics in labor/employment law and trial advocacy at universities including West Virginia University and University of Notre Dame.  James Zimarowski routinely appears as a presenter at Continuing Legal Education seminars and serves on various judicial/legal rules committees.

James Zimarowski brings years of experience, the ability to communicate effectively, and credibility to the courtroom and legal process.