I would like to take this time to express my gratitude for a job well done by Joshua Zelman. He came highly recommended by a family member. He surpassed our expectations, therefore our case was resolved in a timely manner with a favorable outcome. His strong legal background was displayed and very evident throughout the process.

Mr Zelman is an awesome lawyer whom is dedicated to satisfying his clients. I have a long criminal history background. I consulted with other lawyers bedore going to Mr Zelman, due to my background other lawyers were talking down to me due to my extensive criminal history. Gratefully I found Mr Zelman (one of God's angels) he assured me that he could help me and he would be glad to take my case. I was informed of everything that was discussed about my case. True man of his WORDS, thanks JDZ.

Zelman really went above and beyond to ensure that my end goals with my charges were met. I'm a broke college student, and he really worked with me on the price and payment plans, always kept me in the loop about what was going on, held an open line of communication, and was overall just really down to earth. He's a hard worker and does what he says he's going to do. I had friends refer me to him, & I'm really happy that I chose him to represent me as he was more that successful in doing so.

I hired Zelman for a VOP under a flat fee agreement that was paid in full and he made several promises to address a conflict with the prosecutor, which he failed to honor. My VOP involved a deficient toxicology result. Zelman did not contact the toxicology company, did not review procedural requirements, and based the theory of defense on his own personal hypothetical beliefs in regards to assumed deficiencies. Zelman sought additional funds to hire a toxicologist and cancelled all court dates until he received the demanded amount. I terminated his employment and represented myself, at which time probation was reinstated. Had Zelman bothered to review procedural requirements, he would have certainly learned that the toxicology findings were inadmissible. Later contact with the toxicology company resulted in a statement that they wouldn’t have even tested the specimen had they been informed as to the manner in which it was collected. (In a store purchased Dixie drinking cup). The testing toxicology company also offered expert testimony under contract for $100, yet Zelman demanded an additional $1500. The probation officer testified that no chain of custody could be established and that it was collected in violation of multiple substantial collection procedures set forth by FDOC. Zelman failed to arrive at several appointments and he would not communicate via phone while incarcerated. All communication was by correspondence with his assistant. This issue will be pursued further and the foregoing statement is my opinion and a reflection as to the service I received by Joshua Zelman.