Michael is originally from Campbell County, where he attended Newport Central Catholic High School. He holds  bachelor's degree in legal studies from Park University in Kansas City and a law degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. He is married to his wife, with whom he has 3 children.

Michael is the Chief Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Campbell County. He previously worked as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Montgomery County, Ohio, and as an associate attorney at Fessler, Schneider, and Grimme in Fort Thomas.

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Michael Zimmerman's campaign for Commonwealth's Attorney in Judicial Circuit 17 is his first run for public office. 

As an assistant commonwealth attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under commonwealth law, supervised legal and clerical staff, and provided legal counsel and representation to state officials and agencies.

As an assistant commonwealth attorney for 9 years, including 4 years as Chief Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, prosecutes felony cases under commonwealth law, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

Served as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Montgomery County, Ohio.

As an assistant prosecuting attorney in Montgomery County, Ohio, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.

Worked as an associate attorney at Fessler, Schneider, and Grimme in Fort Thomas.

As an associate attorney at Fessler, Schneider, and Grimme in Fort Thomas, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients. The firm specializes in personal injury, car crashes, criminal defense, and probate.

- As an assistant commonwealth attorney for 9 years, including 4 years as Chief Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, prosecutes felony cases under commonwealth law, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As an assistant prosecuting attorney in Montgomery County, Ohio, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.
- As an associate attorney at Fessler, Schneider, and Grimme in Fort Thomas, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients. The firm specializes in personal injury, car crashes, criminal defense, and probate.

Legal Experience

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As a prosecutor, handled thousands of cases ranging from drug possession and shoplifting to murder and sexual assault.

As a prosecutor, "handled thousands" of cases spanning drug possession to murder and sexual assault. 

- As a prosecutor, "handled thousands" of cases spanning drug possession to murder and sexual assault. 

Criminal Justice

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Public Safety

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Michael Zimmerman

- The commonwealth's attorney is the highest law enforcement official in a given jurisdiction. 
- A commonwealth’s attorney is responsible for prosecuting felony crimes. For example, they decide whether or not to charge for crimes such as assault, stalking, or kidnapping. 
- A commonwealth's attorney has the authority to investigate persons, grant immunity to witnesses and accused criminals, and plea bargain with defendants.
- Commonwealth's attorneys are elected in partisan elections for terms of 6 years. 