Sarah Durham

Sarah Durham is a partner at Blizzard & Zimmerman Attorneys and a highly accomplished criminal appellate specialist lawyer who focuses on criminal appeals, post-conviction relief, and wrongful conviction cases throughout Texas. As the head of the firm’s post-conviction division, she represents clients seeking to overturn convictions, secure new trials, and obtain relief through state and federal appellate courts. Ms. Durham is Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, an elite credential held by only a small percentage of Texas criminal defense attorneys. This certification reflects her advanced expertise in handling complex criminal appeals, habeas corpus petitions, and other post-conviction proceedings. With a reputation for aggressive advocacy and strategic legal analysis, Ms. Durham has played a key role in achieving meaningful results for clients pursuing justice after conviction. She is known for taking on challenging cases involving serious felony convictions, constitutional violations, and ineffective assistance of counsel claims, and she works tirelessly to identify legal errors and fight for relief. In addition to her legal training, Ms. Durham holds a master’s degree in education, which strengthens her ability to clearly communicate complex appellate issues to courts and clients alike. Her excellence in criminal defense and appellate advocacy earned her recognition as a 2025 Texas Super Lawyers honoree. Clients across Texas trust Sarah Durham for experienced, results-driven representation in criminal appeals and post-conviction cases, particularly when their future depends on a skilled appellate attorney.