California’s Governor, Jerry Brown recently signed into law a three-bill package known as the “Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act” which calls for regulation of the medical marijuana industry. The aim of the act is to create oversight in an industry that has been, largely, unregulated since California voters approved Proposition 215 in 1996. …
On Thursday, October 22, 2015, ABC30 released the following news story: FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Rape charges have been dismissed against a Fresno firefighter. “It’s been a complete nightmare,” said Jeffrey Sanchez. “It’s been very stressful, not only for myself, but for my family and friends. It’s been draining.” Fresno County sheriff’s deputies arrested him…
On October 13, 2015, Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt, partner at Hammerschmidt Broughton Law Corporation, was appointed the new Chair of the California State Bar Criminal Law Advisory Commission. Mr. Hammerschmidt has been certified by the California State Bar as a Criminal Law Specialist since 1998. Mr. Hammerschmidt has served three years on the Advisory Commission and served the previous year as Vice Chair. Mr. Hammerschmidt states, “One…
Hammerschmidt Law Corporation is celebrating its 10 year anniversary. On October 15, 2005, Hammerschmidt Law Corporation opened its doors. Since then, the firm has expanded to two Central Valley offices, five attorneys, a full support staff, and a plethora of success. The firm started when Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt launched the office as a sole practitioner.…
All five attorneys at Hammerschmidt Law Corporation have individually scored a rating of 10.0 on Avvo.com, the highest rating possible. Attorneys Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt,Rachel W. Hill, William A. Parry, and Christina A. Widner Roberson have each scored a 10.0 rating, which is an uncommon accomplishment for all attorneys in one firm to obtain this rating.…
Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt, partner at Hammerschmidt Law Corporation, was recently named to the Top 100 list of attorneys for 2015 Super Lawyers Northern California. This is the sixth year in a row that Mr. Hammerschmidt has been named to the Northern California Super Lawyers list, and his first time being named on the Top 100…
Social media privacy rights have been a hot topic in the news recently, especially when it comes to criminal prosecutions. Earlier this month, the First Appellate District Court in California ruled on some of these privacy issues related to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The case at issue, Facebook, Inc., et al., v. The Superior Court…
FRESNO, CA (September 8, 2015) – On September 7, 2015, the Fresno Bee announced that Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt were named as 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers. # # # The Board Room for Sept. 7 Announcements ▪ The Rotary Club of Fresno welcomed Brian Traverso, vice president of Roush Investment Group, and Craig Wagoner, CEO of…
FRESNO, CA (July 8, 2015) – “Every breath you take. Every move you make. Every bond you break. Every step you take. I’ll be watching you.” These are lyrics from the 1980’s song performed by The Police. There’s glaring irony in that a song by the police may now very well describe the ability of…
FRESNO, CA (July 2, 2015) – This 4th of July let us not forget the sacrifices of our nation’s patriots whose blood and sacrifices have served as stone and chisel, ensuring America’s freedoms never vanish over time. A multitude of current cases in our local, State, and Federal courts both challenge and confirm the freedoms…
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