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  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • American Bar Association
  • The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
  • Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers

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    Facing criminal charges can be a profoundly unsettling experience, with serious penalties, your freedoms, and your future at stake. By working with a skilled criminal defense attorney from The Hammer Law Firm, LLC, you'll have a fierce advocate on your side who truly cares about your future.

    We understand the gravity of your situation. We know that navigating the criminal justice system can be daunting, but you do not have to face this alone. Our firm can provide the trusted guidance and strong defense you need to get through these difficult times. No matter the charges you face, we will fight tirelessly to protect your rights and freedoms.

    Don’t wait to begin your defense.Call (314) 334-3807 to schedule a consultation with a criminal lawyer.

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    What Clients Say About Their Defense
    • d
      "A Breath of Fresh Air"
      His fee was fair and he will be who I recommend.
      dan reise
    • C
      "Highly Recommend the Hammer Law Firm"
      My experience with this firm has been exceptional and I am eternally grateful for their representation.
      CHRIS AGNEW
    • A
      "An expert in his craft"
      Mark walked us through critical decisions with candor and empathy.
      Anne Sutton
    • T
      "Representation Was Priceless"
      If not for Nicole, we don't know where we would be.
      Tanay
    • G
      "I'm Definitely Impressed"
      I have referred cases to this firm for years. I'm definitely impressed.
      Gregory Watt
    • H
      "Best Legal Advice to Protect My Rights"
      Hammer Law Firm represented me with intelligence, strategy, and the best legal advice to protect my rights.
      Harold Bradshaw
    • T
      "Very easy communication"
      The lawyers, especially Nicole, are some of the most professional I've dealt with. Very easy communication and their work is top-notch.
      Tim Couch
    • T
      "Top-notch and very affordable"
      Matt Wayman will be the only attorney I use in the future if I am ever in need again.
      Thomas Osborne
    • L
      "They got it dismissed!"
      They fought and got it dismissed without trial.
      Luke Rohlfing
    • T
      "Professional and prompt"
      Got the job done without issues. Matt was very professional and prompt.
      Tim Lee
    • S
      "He is the absolute best!"
      He is the absolute best! He is professional and attentive, has his clients' best interest at heart, and works hard on your behalf.
      Sandy M
    • D
      "Eternally Grateful"
      My lawyer was patient and his knowledge was up to speed.
      D jackson
    • D
      "Expungement Success with Matt Wayman"
      Expungement 3 months after payment with Matt Wayman.
      Dolla Mann
    • J
      "Top notch representation"
      Matt and his team made a tough time much more bearable.
      Justin Rumpsa
    • s
      "I recommend him a thousand percent!"
      Matt is a phenomenal attorney! Everything he said he was going to do, he did!
      star shannon
    • J
      "Excellent Lawyer"
      Matt was an excellent lawyer, very understanding and determined.
      Javon Hunt
    • D
      "Exceptional Lawyer"
      His tenacity paid off and he was able to get a great outcome for our case.
      Diane Maris
    • R
      "Genuinely Cares About His Clients"
      Mr. Hammer was excellent at explaining our options and went above and beyond expectations.
      Rachel Mettlen
    • J
      "Nicole was so helpful!"
      It means a lot when someone makes you feel genuinely cared about and wants the best for your situation.
      Jessica Oglesby
    • W
      "Amazing Team at The Hammer Law Firm"
      Amazing team at The Hammer Law Firm. Professional, courteous, and kind.
      Wayne Kettinger
    • K
      "Do Yourself a Favor and Hire Mark Hammer"
      His knowledge and experience with the process was invaluable. We had a favorable outcome.
      Kindra Phillips
    • E
      "Words Never Fell to the Ground"
      Her words never fell to the ground. I’m very grateful for all she’s done.
      Evangelist Jared Bradford
    • S
      "Mark was wonderful."
      He was able to take care of my case by addressing all the facts.
      Stacey Nelson
    • T
      "Nicole was wonderful to work with"
      Nicole was wonderful to work with, never doubting or second-guessing.
      Taila Sayles
    • Z
      "Nice working with The Hammer Law Firm"
      I really appreciate the hard working
      Zahra Maalin
    • k
      "Awesome experience with Nicole!"
      Couldn’t be happier with her services! Thank you so much 😊
      kira seeger
    • M
      "Super Professional!"
      Wonderful teamwork, went above and beyond to answer all my questions.
      Malik Walters
    • S
      "Matt Wayman is the best!"
      Matt Wayman is an amazing attorney with impressive skills in the courtroom.
      Staurla Shannon
    • D
      "Matt Wayman the Best!"
      He's a great attorney, gets things done, and keeps you informed.
      Diamond Duchess
    • C
      "Above and Beyond Service"
      He went above and beyond to respond to any questions or concerns we had.
      Cristina Anderson
    A Breath of Fresh Air
    Used Matt Wayman and his experience in expungement and quick reply was a like a breath of fresh air in this world of 'I'll get back to you.' His fee was fair and he will be who I recommend to any and all who have a need. Thanks again, Matt.
    dan reise
    Highly Recommend the Hammer Law Firm
    I highly recommend The Hammer Law Firm! They are different from other law firms because they care! My experience with this firm has been exceptional, and I am eternally grateful for their representation. Big thank you to Matt Wayman and Mark Hammer of the firm. They are the best! If you are looking for a positive outcome to your situation and you want representation that will help you get that, look no further than the Hammer Law Firm!
    CHRIS AGNEW
    An expert in his craft
    Mark Hammer was my husband’s attorney for nearly two years, defending him against very serious criminal charges. We were scared to death. What was going to happen? We knew my husband wasn’t guilty, but would that matter? Who would listen? Who would know the way to vindication? Mark's been doing this work for over thirty years, as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, and it gave us great comfort knowing that he had handled this kind of case countless times before. There were so many critical decisions that were made over the course of my husband’s case, including a dozen during the last week before trial. Mark confidently walked us through these decisions with candor and empathy. He listened to us, and he directed us toward a path he’s obviously traveled many times before. In the end, I was privileged to watch an expert in his craft win my husband’s trial. Now, thanks to Mark, the nightmare is over.
    Anne Sutton
    Representation Was Priceless
    After calling various attorneys and seeking immediate help with our case, we reached out to the Hammer Law Firm. The representation we received was priceless. Each conversation and meeting held with our attorney, Nicole Chiravollatti, who happens to be Managing Partner, left us feeling reassured that things would work out in our favor. If not for Nicole, we don't know where we would be. If you need unbiased and knowledgeable legal representation and being treated with the respect that other attorneys are lacking, you should reach out to The Hammer Law Firm.
    Tanay
    I'm Definitely Impressed
    I have referred cases to this firm for years. I'm definitely impressed.
    Gregory Watt
    Best Legal Advice to Protect My Rights
    Legal problems... I was all over the place. Hammer Law Firm represented me with intelligence, strategy, and the best legal advice to not only protect my rights but defend myself as an American citizen. Thanks, Matt.
    Harold Bradshaw
    Very easy communication
    The lawyers, especially Nicole from the Hammer Law Firm, are some of the most professional I've dealt with. Very easy communication and their work is top-notch. Everything went exactly how they said it would and I never had to show up to court. All around, from personality to professionalism, they nailed it.
    Tim Couch
    Top-notch and very affordable
    If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Matt Wayman will be the only attorney I use in the future if I am ever in need again. During my PH he argued our case and he got the judge to dismiss 2 of the three charges. Unfortunately for the prosecutor, he went behind the judge's back and refiled the charges to the grand jury, so we didn't get a chance to argue our case during a second PH. But ultimately he got me a far better deal than I was ever expecting. He was communicative throughout the entire process. He filed the necessary motions he thought we needed to better my chances of avoiding any jail time. I could not be more grateful to Matt and his team for the outcome I received. He is top notch and very affordable. I will recommend to anyone I know ever needing an attorney.
    Thomas Osborne
    They got it dismissed!
    The Hammer Law team are the best in the business. After being charged with a crime I did not commit, they fought and ultimately got it dismissed without needing to go to trial.
    Luke Rohlfing
    Professional and prompt
    Right to the point, got the job done without issues. Matt was very professional and prompt with communication and the handling of the case.
    Tim Lee
    He is the absolute best!
    I highly recommend Matt Wayman. He is the absolute best! He is professional and attentive, has his clients' best interest at heart, and works hard on your behalf. I will definitely use his services for any future needs.
    Sandy M
    Eternally Grateful
    Hammer 🔨 🛠 Law Firm stands on business. 👍 👌 My lawyer was patient and his knowledge was up to speed. I'm eternally grateful. Mr. Wayman, you're my MVP.
    D jackson
    Expungement Success with Matt Wayman
    Did the expungement 3 months after payment. Will use again if I have any criminal matter with Missouri again. I worked with Matt Wayman. Just have your money together and they will take care of you.
    Dolla Mann
    Top notch representation
    I do not think it is possible to accurately relay just how great Matt W. and his team were while helping me through a really rough time for my family and me. Not only were they fast, reasonably priced, and incredibly professional but they treated me like a human and member of their family. Matt and his team constantly reassured my family and they worked as hard for us as if we were their own family. The Hammer Law Firm made a tough time much more bearable. If you are seeking top-notch representation, look no further. Maybe not always the biggest dog in the fight but most definitely the best. Thank you again Matt, his team and everyone at the Hammer Law Firm.
    Justin Rumpsa
    I recommend him a thousand percent!
    Matt is a phenomenal attorney! We have used him twice, and everything he said he was going to do, he did! I recommend him a thousand percent!
    star shannon
    Excellent Lawyer
    Matt was an excellent lawyer. Got everything done he said he would and was very understanding and very determined.
    Javon Hunt
    Exceptional Lawyer
    Matt, from the Mark Hammer Law Firm, is an exceptional lawyer. He works extremely hard. His tenacity paid off and he was able to get a great outcome for our case. He is very good at explaining the process and the various options. We highly recommend him!
    Diane Maris
    Genuinely Cares About His Clients
    Mr. Hammer was so very good at helping us understand the legal process. He was excellent at explaining our options and went above and beyond expectations to get us an outcome that was satisfactory. I thank God for this man, who genuinely cares about his clients!
    Rachel Mettlen
    Nicole was so helpful!
    Nicole was so helpful! I highly recommend. She was very caring and looking out for our best interest. Her guidance and high level of expertise helped me more than she will ever know. It means a lot when someone makes you feel genuinely cared about and wants the best for your situation.
    Jessica Oglesby
    Amazing Team at The Hammer Law Firm
    What an amazing team they have over at The Hammer Law Firm. Nicole and Mark have so much experience at dealing with whatever may arise. From being professional, courteous, and kind. I have nothing but positive to say about the whole experience. Don't hesitate to call them to handle your legal needs. Just do it already.
    Wayne Kettinger
    Do Yourself a Favor and Hire Mark Hammer
    We highly recommend The Hammer Law Firm. Mark and his team guided us through a biased and potentially future-altering Title IX situation. His knowledge and experience with the process were invaluable. We had a favorable outcome that I’m sure we would not have had if we had chosen to accept the university-appointed advocate. If you find yourself in this situation, do not trust that your school is looking for the truth. Do yourself a favor and hire Mark Hammer.
    Kindra Phillips
    Words Never Fell to the Ground
    For the past three years, Mrs. Nicole has been working on my case, keeping me up to date. When I thought I was lost, she would keep me confident that I was going to get the case dismissed. Her words never fell to the ground. I’m very grateful for all that she’s done, and if any friends asked me, I would definitely refer them to her law firm!
    Evangelist Jared Bradford
    Mark was wonderful.
    Mark was wonderful. He was able to take care of my case by addressing all the facts. He is no nonsense and very capable of representing you if you are his client. I would definitely recommend him to anyone if you need representation.
    Stacey Nelson
    Nicole was wonderful to work with
    Nicole was wonderful to work with, never doubted or second-guessed anything while working with her. I will recommend her to anyone. She was great.
    Taila Sayles
    Nice working with The Hammer Law Firm
    It was nice working with The Hammer Law Firm. I really appreciate the hard working. I don't know what would happen to Hassan right now.
    Zahra Maalin
    Awesome experience with Nicole!
    Awesome experience with Nicole! Couldn’t be happier with her services! Thank you so much 😊
    kira seeger
    Super Professional!
    Wonderful Teamwork Matt & Mark, great firm, handled business, super professional, went above and beyond reach to answer all my questions. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thanks.
    Malik Walters
    Matt Wayman is the best!
    Matt Wayman by far is the best at what he does! He is an amazing attorney with extremely impressive skills in the courtroom! There will never be another attorney I will use for any reason! If you want someone that will fight for you, he is the only one I would recommend, period! Every attorney should perform in court as Matt does!
    Staurla Shannon
    Matt Wayman the Best!
    Matt Wayman the best! He’s a GREAT ATTORNEY, he gets things done and keeps you informed with everything, got me together within weeks.
    Diamond Duchess
    Above and Beyond Service
    Matt Wayman provided his services to us, and he went above and beyond to respond to any questions or concerns we had. We would absolutely use him again for any of our needs. He was very prompt in returning phone calls and emails and letting us know each step in the procedures.
    Cristina Anderson
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