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Solving Your Complex Legal Challenges with Our Expertise
Certified Criminal Law Specialist:
Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt is certified by the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization as a criminal law specialist. There are fewer than 400 attorneys in the state of California, many of which are prosecutors, who have earned this important distinction.
Experience as Former Prosecutors and Judge:
Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt and Kevin P. Rooney have more than a combined 75 years of experience handling trials as prosecutors, in both federal and state court. They know the tactics and strategies that are used by federal and state prosecutors. Kent Hamlin took his oath of office to serve as a judge of the Superior Court of California, in and for the County of Fresno, where he served for more than 21 years and presided over 200 jury trials.
History of Trustworthy Advice:
A criminal defense attorney is more than someone who represents you in court. We guide you through the criminal justice system and provide knowledgeable advice at each step of the process.
High Ratings by Peers and Clients
Hammerschmidt Law Corporation maintains a strong commitment to practicing law at the highest level of professional and ethical standards. The high marks given to our firm by satisfied clients on Avvo.com and our superior peer-review rating on Martindale-Hubbell demonstrate that our firm has tremendous legal ability and professional ethics.
The Hammerschmidt Method
At Hammerschmidt Law Corporation, our mission is to represent our clients at the level we would want if we were the client. Choosing the criminal defense attorneys at Hammerschmidt Law Corporation to represent you or your loved one is a commitment towards a getting an extraordinary result, not just a mediocre result.
We are always willing to go above and beyond the activities of most criminal defense attorneys. The caliber of legal services provided by Hammerschmidt Law Corporation is above and beyond what a consumer would expect. For us to get the best result possible, we scrutinize each case and look for the next step. Working as a team with our client at each step of the way helps us achieve the best result. If we both do the activities necessary to work towards that result, not only will the outcome be something we can both be happy with, but you’ll be in a better position to move on with your life. We’re in the business of helping people through rough patches, not in the business of creating repeat clients.
It is not a stretch to say we outwork most of our competitors. We are a firm filled with assertive, compassionate, and hardworking attorneys who refuse to quit. We thirst for knowledge and continue to improve the way we practice. We show up early, we work late, and we put our clients as the highest priority. Our philosophy is to do the best possible job at every step to obtain the best possible result for our clients.
The Hammerschmidt Process
Being charged with a criminal offense has many ramifications on a person’s life – some they are aware of and many they’re not. If you choose Hammerschmidt Law Corporation to represent you, we will work with you every step of the way to help ensure that the criminal matter you or a loved one is facing has the least impact on your life that it can possibly have. Teamwork is key to the steps we take when handling your case. When choosing Hammerschmidt Law Corporation to represent you, you’re not just choosing an attorney, you’re choosing a team of attorneys who pool their knowledge and experience for you and incorporate yours too!
Our approach is to help you manage the challenges our clients face as best we can. We understand that our clients may not understand much of the legal process and that can be a particular point of anxiety for our clients. Explaining the entire process – where they stand, what’s going to happen next, and why it’s important to be patient – help us relieve the stress and anxiety our clients may face.
One of the keys to our approach is thinking about how a criminal case affects a person’s life. Many of our clients are professionals and the collateral consequences of a conviction are greater than the criminal consequences of a conviction for many of them. Our firm not only helps resolve the criminal matter, but will also address any collateral consequences, like the impact a criminal charge or conviction might have on a person’s professional license or profession.
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Fresno County
Kings County
Stanislaus County
Tulare County
Madera County
Merced County
San Luis Obispo County
United States Federal Cases
Our Team
Victories
J.L. Padilla
Description: Employer with $15,000,000 in annual payroll charge with three felony counts of workers compensation premium fraud and exposure of up to 7 years in prison.
Outcome: One non-fraud misdemeanor with no jail time, $7,500 in restitution and community service. Employer was permitted to retain his professional license and he was not deported. (Deportation would have occurred if he was convicted of one or more felonies).
United States v. Albert P.
People v. Gregory O.
United States v. Basil H.
Description: Client charged with alleged felony Health Insurance Billing Fraud.
Outcome: Client absolved of any wrong doing.
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