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Jeffrey Tyson Hammerschmidt

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Overview

Practice Areas

50% Criminal Defense
19 years, 1,500 cases
25% White Collar Crime
17 years, 120 cases
20% DUI / DWI
19 years, 800 cases
5% Administrative Law
6 years, 30 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($300-$350/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

2445 Capitol St #150

Fresno, CA 93721

Office: 559-233-5333
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English

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I represent peoplewho are accused of crimes inCalifornia courts and in all Federal courts.I handle all types of criminal cases, including white collar crimes,... more

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“Jeff Hammerschmidt”

Posted by: Matt, 2011-11-10 3 months ago.

Client Review: I was charged with a Felony DUI and Mr. Hammerschmidt got the charges reduced to a mistimiener. He was very helpful and always more than happy to... more

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“Jeff Hammerschmidt and associates are highly recommended”

Posted by: Brandon, 2011-09-12 5 months ago.

Client Review: For my DUI case, Jeff Hammerschmidt was able to produce the best possible outcome I could ever ask for (case dismissed). After reviewing the facts... more

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23 endorsements

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There is no question in my mind that Jeff Hammerschmidt is one of the top criminal defense attorneys in all of California! He has developed a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Lawrence Pew , Mesa (AZ), Over 1 year ago

I endorse this lawyer's work. I highly recommend Jeffrey Hammerschmidt. His knowledge of the California criminal justice system is unparalleled,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Scott Stewart , Phoenix (AZ), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

License

24 years since Jeffrey Tyson Hammerschmidt was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
California	Active	1987	11/07/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Adjunct Professor at San Joaquin College Of Law	2011–present
Shareholder at Hammerschmidt Broughton Law Corporation	2005–present

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Univ of Missouri SOL		Juris Doctorate - Law	1987
Truman State University	Business Administration	undergraduate	1983

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Northern California Super Lawyer	Law & Politics Magazine	2011
Who's Who in American Law	Sutton Who's Who	2011

See all 13 awards

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Board Member	St. Agnes Hospital Men's Club	2010-present
Member	National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	2009-present

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Contribution

Reputation Level 11

Answers:	73	Legal Answers
	0	Best Answers
	26	Answers marked as good
Guides:	23	Legal Guides
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Cases

United States v. Toulu Thao

Outcome: The entire federal case was dismissed.

People v. Pinheiro

Outcome: Dismissed!

People v. Lipe

Outcome: Felony drug cultivation reduced to misdemeanor

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Contributing Author to chapter on using prior convictions to impeach a witness	California Criminal Law - Procedure and Practice	1997

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Effective Case Presentation at Trial	National Business Institute	2010
Criminal law	Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports Marketing	2010

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