Robert S. Krimmer brings a wealth of life experience to his “second career” as an attorney practicing in the specialized fields of water and sanitation. Robert unites his academic background in science, public policy, business and law to serve government agencies, special districts and private organizations with matters regarding water quality and control, sustainable agriculture, wastewater matters and solid waste issues.
He has represented public agencies in matters related to environmental regulation, governance, code development, code enforcement, rate adoption, surface water, ground water, recycled water and water conservation. In addition to his public agency work, Robert works closely with Ventura County’s agricultural community to achieve sustainable agriculture in the face of ever-mounting regulatory demands.
In 1975, Robert received his bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from Colorado College in Colorado Springs. He worked for two years as an environmental planner on EPA-funded projects focused on water, zoning and land use, which inspired him to pursue a career in environmental law.
While attending the joint JD/MBA program at the University of California, Hastings College of Law, Robert was offered a scholarship to attend the prestigious American Conservatory Theatre (“ACT”). Robert took a leave-of-absence from his law/business studies to accept the scholarship offer, a decision that led to a successful 20-year career as a lead television performer on numerous top-rated series.
Throughout his entertainment career, Robert remained interested in both legal and environmental issues. This unwavering interest compelled him to pursue a second career as a practicing attorney. Robert attended Ventura College of Law’s night program for working professionals, from which he graduated valedictorian. While in law school, Robert interned with the California Court of Appeal (2nd District, Division 6) and the Ventura County Counsel’s office. He supported his family during law school by working at Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel LLP as a nationally certified paralegal.
Robert is a member of the Ventura County Bar Association and is the 2012 president of the Barristers Section. In 2012, he was also selected to participate in Leadership Ventura, a two-year leadership program offered through the Ventura Chamber of Commerce.
Robert is on the board of managers of the Ventura YMCA and helped launch a 3-on-3 basketball tournament whose proceeds provide scholarships for disadvantaged families in the area.
A longtime Ojai resident, Robert enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He likes to compete in triathlons and for years participated in marathons.
Robert can be reached at 805-988-9886 or rkrimmer@atozlaw.com.
AtoZ Staff Help Build Habitat for Humanity House in Oxnard - (Click to read entire article)
Robert S. Krimmer helps basketball tournament be a slam dunk - (Click to read entire article)Ventura Family YMCA recently held its third annual "Take it to the Court" basketball tournament, a joint effort between the YMCA and Ventura County Bar Association's Barristers section.
A to Z Law Addresses Water Issues Committee on AgVision Report - (Click to read entire article)On January 17, 2010, partner John Mathews and associate Robert Krimmer were invited to address the Water Issues Committee of Ventura County concerning a recent report issue by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (“CDFA”) entitled “California Agricultural Vision: Strategies for Sustainability” (“AgVision”).
