Chad Richard Hammond

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Chad Richard Hammond

4.8
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Elmira, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

100 N. Main St., Suite 401, Elmira, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About Chad

Biography

The legal assistance you deserve at an affordable price. I am working remotely and still able to take calls and receive voicemails for new and existing clients.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

Custody, Visitation, Support, Grandparents Rights

40%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Uncontested, Contested and Separation Agreements

30%
DUI and DWI 20%

NY DWI, DWAI and DWAI Drugs

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

Misdemeanor Criminal

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2021

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 22 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2003

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Chad R. Hammond, Esq., Attorney At Law

100 N. Main St., Suite 401, Elmira, NY, 14901

chadhammondlaw.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Chad online.

Chad Richard Hammond's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

anonymous

Att. Hammond responded quickly to address my motor vehicle ticket. His office is efficient and follows through.

Posted by Tara | September 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Family court

Chad was amazing at looking into and researching a family issue we had. He was professional and thorough with every meeting and phone call. He was well prepared and he was able to fight and get granted our wishes for the case. We were so happy with the end result. Thank you so much Chad.

Chad Hammond

Replied last September 26, 2022

My pleasure. I am glad it worked out as we had discussed. Thank you for the comment.

Posted by Jennifer | March 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

License suspension

I initially hired Mr Hammond to help me untangle my driving record so that I could regain my license. He gave me great advice and guided me and helped reduce my fines significantly. Unfortunately, impatience got the best of me and I drove my uncle's car for a domestic emergency and got caught in the... wrong part of town. I faced mandatory jail time, but Chad did an excellent job of defending me and explaining to the car to my clean record for over a decade and the manner of my momentary human failing. I would recommend Mr Hammond services to anyone needing a more than competent lawyer to vigorously defend them.

Posted by Chelsie | January 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Straight forward but still polite, gets things done.

Chad is my Family Court lawyer and i will definitely be keeping him as such. He is honest with me and my husband and i feel like he does fight for us. Not only that the way his office works is very informative, his father and secretary is very nice and polite as well. He will call me to inform me of ...court appearances if they are filed before I'm even notified in my e-mail. Chad is probably one of the best lawyers in Elmira.

Posted by Sarah | June 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very personable and professional!

Mr Hammond was very personable and professional in handling my case. He was quick and easy to work with! My family and I truly appreciate his work.

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Chad Richard Hammond's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nancy Eraca

Family lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chad worked for me several years ago and I have always been impressed with his knowledge and professionalism."

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Matthew Buzzetti

General practice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2022

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2021

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2020

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, Tom Reed, Member of Congress

2015

Certificate of Recognition, Legal Assistance of Western NY

2001

Certificate of Merit - Contracts, Thomas M. Cooley

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Chad R. Hammond, Attorney at Law

2009 - 2017

Asistant Counsel to the Commissioner, Chemung County Attorney's Office

2008 - 2009

Assistant Public Defender, Chemung County Public Defender

2006 - 2007

Claims Analyst, Cna Insurance

2003 - 2006

Claims Analyst, Aig Insurance Company

Associations

2014 - Present

Chemung County Bar Association

Executive Committee

2007 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Chemung County Bar Association

President

2011 - 2012

Chemung County Bar Asscoiation

Vice President

2001 - 2002

Thomas M. Cooley Journal of Practical and Clinical Law

Member

2000 - 2002

Thomas M. Cooley Student Bar Association

Chair

2000 - 2001

Thomas M. Cooley Law School Student Bar Association

Senator

Education

2002

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

St Lawrence University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1995

Horseheads High School

Diploma

Speaking Engagements

2020

Chemung County Bar Association

Annual Meeting Attendee/Participant Chemung County Bar Association

2019

Chemung County Bar Association

Annual Meeting Attendee/Participant Chemung County Bar Association

2018

Chemung County Bar Association

Annual Meeting Attendee/Participant Chemung County Bar Association

2017

Chemung County Bar Association

Annual Meeting Attendee/Participant Chemung County Bar Association

2012

NYPWA - Summer Conference

Permanency Mediation

Languages

English

Activity

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