Nick Zimmerman (’00) Appointed Winnebago County Public Defender

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The Honorable Eugene G. Doherty (’89), Chief Judge of the 17th Judicial Circuit Court recently announced that the circuit judges of the 17th Circuit have selected Attorney Nick E. Zimmerman (’00) as Public Defender for Winnebago County, Illinois.  Nick will assume his duties on April 24, 2021.

In a press release, Chief Judge Doherty stated, “Nick Zimmerman is dedicated to the core mission of the Public Defender’s office and brings a record of constructive partnership in the criminal justice system. He is not only an excellent lawyer, but a reliable colleague with proven managerial experience.”

Nick’s legal career has been primarily dedicated to service with the Winnebago County Public Defender’s Office, where he has been employed since 2011 and served as First Deputy since 2017. He has also practiced in the private sector. Nick completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin and received his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University College of Law in 2000.

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