Judge Zimmerman is an honors graduate and received both a Master's Degree and Law Degree from Gonzaga. He was first elected in 1986 with nearly 70 percent of the vote. Judge Zimmerman has been appointed to two State Judicial Committees and has served as a Mentor Judge, training newly elected and appointed Judges statewide. He has taught college law classes and is a frequent lecturer in the community. He is currently the Presiding Judge for the Homeless Court.
As a former criminal prosecutor for 10 years, he received law enforcement accommodations at local, state, and national levels, including winning a landmark case in the Supreme Court on Victim's Rights.
Community involvement: Boards for Handicapped, Hospice, Special Olympics, Scouting and Blind School Volunteer. He has coached and officiated youth sports for over 20 years.
