About Timothy
Timothy Zerillo is the principal of Zerillo Law Office, LLC and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He holds a leadership role inside a national organization that shapes practice standards and professional policy. As of 2026 his involvement on the board has put him in regular contact with trial lawyers and defense specialists across the country.
Zerillo built his practice around criminal defense work and established his own firm to handle the matters he takes on. He has steered the firm through a range of casework and administrative responsibilities. Running a small firm has required him to balance courtroom preparation with client counseling and office management. He manages those demands while maintaining professional ties beyond his immediate practice.
On the NACDL Board of Directors he participates in governance and deliberations that affect defense practitioners. That role involves reviewing policy proposals and contributing to organizational strategy. Board membership also requires attendance at meetings and an ability to engage with peers on issues such as legal ethics, access to counsel, and trial procedure. His presence on the board signals sustained engagement with the broader criminal defense bar rather than a narrow, local practice.
Colleagues describe Zerillo as a lawyer who prefers direct problem solving. He is often the one handling client interviews, developing case theory, and preparing filings. He places practical concerns — evidentiary timing, witness preparation, and case budgeting — at the center of his daily work. His approach is procedural and methodical; he aims to provide clear options to clients so they can make informed choices.
Outside of his board duties he maintains daily responsibilities at Zerillo Law Office, LLC. The firm handles criminal defense matters and represents individuals in contested legal proceedings. He continues to oversee case strategy and client relationships at the firm while fulfilling his obligations to the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He practices criminal defense at Zerillo Law Office, LLC.
