Mark Allan Hammer

Mark Allan Hammer

4.4
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Saint Louis, MO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

1430 Washington Avenue., Suite 325, Saint Louis, MO

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 96%

The Hammer Law Firm places an emphasis on complex criminal charges, including federal criminal charges, white collar crimes, violent crimes, felony drug charges, gang-related crimes, weapons offenses and sex crimes. We also offer experienced representation on behalf of clients charged with a DUI/DWI, theft, domestic violence or drug possession charges.

14 years

96%
DUI and DWI 1%

If you have been arrested for DUI/DWI in Missouri, do not make the mistake of assuming that drunk driving is just a minor charge. The penalties for drunk driving may include jail time, probation, court ordered alcohol treatment, monetary fines, community service and a driver's license suspension. If you are convicted of drunk driving, you will have a criminal record that could cost you your job or limit your future employment opportunities.

14 years

1%
Domestic Violence 1%

If you have been arrested for domestic violence, do not take your charges lightly. Do not assume that the prosecution will drop the charges because your wife, husband, girlfriend or boyfriend asks them to drop the charges. The prosecution can, and probably will, proceed with charges with or without the victim's consent. If the alleged victim refuses to cooperate voluntarily, the prosecution can compel the victim to testify through the use of a subpoena.

14 years

1%
Federal Crime 1%

As a defense attorney, Mr. Hammer puts his knowledge of the law and the system to work for the people he serves. Some of the federal charges handled by attorney Hammer include: White collar crimes: including fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, mail fraud, and many others Criminal conspiracy: including situations dealing with drugs, kidnapping, sex crimes, extortion, and more Drug charges: possession, trafficking, sale or distribution, and manufacturing Violent crimes Sex Crimes

14 years

1%
White Collar Crime 1%

We handle all types of white collar crime allegations, including: Fraud Embezzlement Mail fraud Mortgage fraud Identity theft Securities fraud

14 years

1%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 16 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2009

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 30 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1995

Not Authorized - Non-payment of fees

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 35 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1990

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

The Hammer Law Firm, LLC

1430 Washington Avenue., Suite 325, Saint Louis, MO, 63103

The Hammer Law Firm, LLC

100 Chesterfield Business Pkwy, Suite 200, Chesterfield, MO, 63005

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Mark Allan Hammer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Susan | December 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Disappointed

Did not get the results all these people are claiming so you may possibly do your own homework and find a lawyer through a live, reputable friend and not ask them how many clients they represented, but how many they saved from jail time. We found this guy on-line. We totally agree with Cathy at the... very bottom of the reviews. He doesn't return calls or emails for long stretches while you're sitting there with anxiety. He doesn't even have an automatic, "I'll get back to you when possible" response or have an assistant contact you to relay he's tied up. Really felt like he didn't care about us but if you want to take a chance with your family's welfare, be my guest. We are on a 2nd lawyer hoping to fix the disappointing results we received. I blame us for trusting this attorney; especially when he wasn't returning calls. That should've been a huge RED FLAG to find different legal counsel.

Posted by Ken | October 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

When circumstances become impossible to address

I would like to state first, that I believe life is basically good.However,there are times when hope and desperation become the only back-up plans to avail of themselves in difficult situations when circumstances become impossible to manage and our own understanding fails us. Two years ago my family ...was in turmoil, our relationship to one another almost severed, finances were dwindling...the horror of a teenage opiod abuser had befallen our youngest. An incomparable loss was settling into our lives as a young, bright and sensitive child slid into the darkness that is reserved for a heroin addict and their family. After a year of treatment things were only getting worse ( if that were possible )and felony charges for possession and theft began to accumulate, bringing with them an inexplicable helplessness which I had not experienced before or since. The stress was taking an enormous toll on my wife and myself...I cannot imagine what the agony my son was experiencing. After searching online for days, I could not separate one law firm from another, they all professed to be the one to call amid glowing ratings...I had to choose. Enter Mark Hammer and his associates. He is a gentleman, exudes confidence and relieves stress with his truth...and this was all within the first five minutes of our initial consult. After a thorough review, Mark began to address every legal issue confronting our son, he had already done his homework, which began to bring sanity back into our family as we sat there. At that time our son was facing years in prison, he is now recovering, on probation and living in a residence...drug free for five months. My family is healing, my son is healing. It was not easy but there was direction then and now. These were times which defined who I am today, my wife prays (that) Mark continues to help those who find themselves in circumstances like ours every night ; I admit, I sometimes chime in.

Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Criminal Attorney in St. Louis!!!

Not only is Mark knowledgable and have a good rapport with the judges and prosecutors, but he is kind and compassionate. Never once did I feel judged by Mark.

Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

PLEASE READ!!!

THANK GOD FOR MARK HAMMER! I cannot begin to explain in words how thankful I am that I contacted the Hammer Law Firm when I found myself facing criminal legal charges. These are the important things about my experience that I will pass on: 1) I was treated with complete respect and never once felt an...y judgement from Mr. Hammer or his staff. I felt like he cared for me and my wife far beyond his fiduciary duty as my legal council. 2) I believe that Mr. Hammer's previous experience as a prosecuting attorney was instrumental in using strategies to ultimately arrive at a very desirable outcome. 3) The cost of my 3 year case was, in my opinion, extremely reasonable. 4) MOST IMPORTANT - There came times over this 3 year process where I had actually given up... especially towards the end. I had resigned to a accepting a plea that I was completely unhappy with simply out of fear of what the alternative could be. Even though I had given up, Mark did not. He kept fighting until, right before setting a trial date, the DA accepted the best case plea that we were hoping for from the very beginning. I shudder to think of what mine and my family's life could be like right now if I had called a different number 3 years ago, and me and my family will always be grateful beyond words for the role that Mark Hammer and The Hammer Law Firm played in our lives.

Posted by John | April 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Educated lawyer who will fight to win !!!

Mark and his entire staff worked dillegently to ensure I was kept up to speed on all Important details and dates of my legal situation. I felt Mark was truly vested in the successful outcome of my situation. He was able to successfully answer all legal, policy, and procedure questions , proving his ...education and comfort in his profession and with the legal system ! Highly recommend Mark and his entire staff if ever in need ! Criminal Defense Expert !

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Mark Allan Hammer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicole Chiravollatti

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Flees

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"When I was a prosecuting attorney I had the privilege of meeting Mark Hammer on a case. He was an aggressive and zealous advocate for his client and got his client a very favorable result. I was impressed by his skill and professionalism."

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Bliss Worrell

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a wonderful attorney, and he taught me quite a bit about the practice of law. He has remarkable trial skills."

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Jeffrey Goldfarb

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a skilled, smart attorney who works tirelessly to aid his clients."

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Ross Mutrux

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"A quick review of Mark's credentials will leave you with no doubt of his skill and experience. He was great to work for and he would be the first person I'd call if I ever needed assistance on a criminal matter."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Adjunct Professor of Law, Saint Louis University

2009 - Present

Managing Attorney, The Hammer Law Firm, LLC

2005 - 2009

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Ramsey County Attorney's Office

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

Bar Association of Metropolitan Saint Louis

Member

Theodore McMillian American Inn of Court

Master of the Bench

Eastern District of the Missouri’s Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Program

Lead Panel Attorney

Education

1986

University of Iowa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Iowa

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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