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Representing Those Charged With Sex Crimes & Internet Crimes in Missouri

If you have been charged with a sex crime, you are in for the battle of a lifetime. Prosecutors are relentless in pursuit of justice for victims of a sex crime and consider these crimes to be particularly heinous. In some cases, people who have killed a victim in a drunk driving accident or even committed an intentional murder receive less prison time than a convicted sex offender.

As a result of mandatory sex offender registration and mandatory jail sentences for many sex crimes, the stakes are critically high for anyone charged with a sex crime. To protect your rights, you will need an attorney who is ready to work diligently on your behalf, is not intimidated by the prosecution, and is willing to stand up for your rights.

The Hammer Law Firm in Clayton, Missouri

At The Hammer Law Firm, we aggressively defend the rights of people charged with serious crimes. We handle all state and federal sex crime charges, including:

  • Rape or sexual assault
  • Statutory rape (sex with a minor)
  • Internet solicitation of a minor
  • Date rape
  • Child pornography (possession and distribution)
  • And other Internet-related sex crimes such as sexting or online solicitation

Attorney Mark A. Hammer spent more than a decade as a criminal prosecutor, including teams that specialize in the prosecution of sex crimes, prior to becoming a defense lawyer. As a former prosecutor, attorney Hammer understands how a prosecutor must build a case and present a case before a jury.

Mr. Hammer uses his knowledge of the system to provide clients with an aggressive and strategic defense. If retained to handle your case, Mr. Hammer will leave no stone unturned in his effort to obtain the best possible result for you.

Contact Us

The Hammer Law Firm is located in Clayton, Missouri. We serve clients in the St. Louis metro area and throughout the state of Missouri. To schedule a free consultation at our law office, call 314-266-7821, or contact us by e-mail.

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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