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St. Louis County Criminal Law Lawyer

The Hammer Law Firm

At The Hammer Law Firm, we know better than to simply accept the first plea agreement that is presented to us. While some lawyers may do just that, we are committed to keeping your case out of the criminal justice system whenever possible.

We will explore every possible option for a positive resolution in your case, whether that is alternative sentencing, drug court, DWI court, treatment or community service.

Our Approach

At our firm, we are innovative and results-oriented. We do not limit ourselves to one single approach or one single philosophy.

When a case requires aggressive action, we are aggressive. When a case requires negotiation, we work to negotiate a beneficial outcome. Through decisive and strategic action, we strive to achieve the best possible results that protect our client's rights, record and freedom.

Our Experience

Prior to becoming a criminal defense lawyer, founding attorney, Mark A. Hammer, spent more than 13 years as a prosecutor, and taught trial advocacy and criminal procedure to police and prosecutors from Seattle to South Carolina. Mr. Hammer's experience as a prosecutor provides each client we serve with a decided advantage when it comes to presenting a criminal defense in state or federal courts. Knowing how law enforcement officers and prosecutors assemble their case and understanding their motivations can be vital if it is necessary to negotiate a plea or push for a full jury trial.

Our Practice

The Hammer Law Firm places an emphasis on complex criminal charges, including federal criminal charges, white collar crimes, violent crimes, felony drug charges, gang-related crimes, weapons offenses and sex crimes. We also offer experienced representation on behalf of clients charged with a DUI/DWI, theft, domestic violence or drug possession charges.

Contact Us

To learn how our St. Louis County criminal law attorney can help you keep your case out of the criminal justice system, contact The Hammer Law Firm in Clayton, Missouri. We represent clients throughout the St. Louis metro area and throughout the state of Missouri.

The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. This disclosure is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Missouri.

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The Hammer Law Firm

The Hammer Law Firm, LLC
7710 Carondelet Suite 200
St. Louis Area, MO 63105
Phone: 314-266-7821
Toll Free: 888-848-3565
Fax: 314-725-8443
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    On behalf of The Hammer Law Firm, LLC posted in Child Pornography on May 18, 2012.

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    On behalf of The Hammer Law Firm, LLC posted in Criminal Defense on May 15, 2012.

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    On behalf of The Hammer Law Firm, LLC posted in Assault on May 11, 2012.

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    On behalf of The Hammer Law Firm, LLC posted in DWI/DUI on May 09, 2012.

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    On behalf of The Hammer Law Firm, LLC posted in Criminal Defense on May 05, 2012.

    A St. Louis woman has been sentenced to more than four years in a federal prison for allegedly transporting and hiding millions of dollars following a 2010 bank robbery. She is just one of 17 defendants in the case, who...

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