Melanie Hammer

Melanie Hammer

4.6
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

360 Court Street, Suite 3, Brooklyn, NY

About Melanie

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Melanie Hammer, Esq. is a seasoned criminal defense attorney who has been serving the New York City area since 2007. With a proven track record of handling thousands of criminal cases, she is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation.

24 years

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2003

Currently Registered

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Location

Melanie Hammer

360 Court Street, Suite 3, Brooklyn, NY, 11231

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Melanie Hammer's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

I was very disappointed.

I hired Melanie in 2010 to defend a simple speeding ticket. I had no other offenses, and no points on my license. Melanie's efforts yielded no reduction in points, nor any reduction in fees. EXACTLY the same result I would have achieved if I had kept the $1,000 I wasted on Melanie's fee & pleaded gui...lty. I have no idea what she did to inspire the judge to be so unyielding, and Melanie refused to give me any account of the trial. There are no guarantees in court, but she behaved in what I consider to be a highly unprofessional manner afterwards, refusing to talk to me and denying that she was a recent grad with little experience. I regret hiring her, and hopefully she has learned her craft better by now, but I'd advise against hiring her for anything important.

Melanie Hammer

Replied last May 01, 2017

I am very sorry that you were dissatisfied. I am always available (even now) to speak 718--757-7677 regarding your case. My clients all have my cell phone number. I graduated law school in 2002 so if you hired me in 2010 I had been an attorney for eight years, I was not a recent law school graduate at the time you hired me. Please contact me so that we can speak further regarding your case.

Posted by Debbie | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Review of Melanie Hammer

I have known Melanie Hammer since 2008 when I hired her to represent my son. I was referred to Melanie by another well respected attorney who spoke very highly of her and assured me, that my son would be in good hands, with Melanie as his attorney. To say he was correct, is an understatement. I wa...s impressed with her at our first meeting, as I could see she was smart, knew the law and was committed to providing her client with the best defense possible. Melanie is very easy to talk to and genuinely cared not only about my son, but also how the case and its outcome impacted the rest of our family. I immediately felt confident that she was someone we could trust to provide him with sound legal counsel, while always having his best interest in mind. I have had the opportunity to hire Melanie several times over the past 7 years and have always been more than satisfied with the service she provided. I highly recommend Melanie Hammer to anyone who is in need of an extraordinary attorney. She is one of the best attorneys out there, and I would hire her again without hesitation.

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Melanie Hammer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Darran Winslow

Criminal defense lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. She is well liked by her clients and is respected by judges and ADAs. She is an excellent communicator and is diligent and hardworking."

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melanie is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. She is highly regarded in her field."

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Richard Cardinale

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Melanie is a skilled, knowledgeable and compassionate criminal defense and civil rights attorney. I highly recommend her."

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Lara Bianchi

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Gershon

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Melanie Hammer professionally for over a decade. Ms. Hammer is an outstanding attorney who works tirelessly for her clients. She knows the law and is well respected by the Judiciary, her adversaries and the court staff. I trust her instincts and have consulted with her on many occasions. When I refer cases to her I am comforted by the knowledge that the matter will be given her most serious attention. I recommend her without any reservations whatsoever."

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Eric Schwarz

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2016

10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Lawyer, Melanie Hammer, Esq.

2005 - 2006

Associate, Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP

2002 - 2005

Assistant District Attorney, Queens District Attorney's Office

Associations

2008 - Present

Kings County Criminal Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Brooklyn Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2012

Kings County Criminal Bar Association, Assigned Counsol Planned Advocacy Committee

Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

types of cases

Criminal Cases

vairious outcomes including dismissals, ACDs, Violations, etc.

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Education

2002

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Ithaca College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1994

Bronx High School of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

City Counsel

Defendse of Assigned Counsel Plan

Publications

2017

Languages

English

Activity

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