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Reidar Otto Hammond
About Reidar
Biography
Hi!
I'm Reidar Hammond.
I'm a Criminal Defense lawyer.
I've been defending criminal cases for 30 years.
I have 50 Jury Trials under my belt.
Four of those were Murder cases.
I represent people.
I represent people who have been accused of things they did not do.
I also represent people who are good people, but who have made mistakes.
I work against a justice system that degrades, devalues, and dehumanizes people.
I strive to not let that happen to any of my clients.
I've Never been a prosecutor.
I never plan to be.
I believe that every person is worthy of dignity and respect and treat everybody accordingly.
I strive to leave people better than I found them.
I'll fight hard for you,
I'll always give you the one on one attention your case deserves.
I'll always give you the unvarnished truth about your case.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
90%
37 years | 5,000 cases
Estate Planning
5%
24 years | 500 cases
Expungement
5%
17 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Missouri for 26 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 36 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Reidar Hammond, Lawyer
1658 E. St. Louis St., Springfield, MO, 65802
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Posted by A | June 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Reidar Hammond
Mr Hammond is the most excellent attorney I've seen personally. Attention, availability, flexibility and utmost representation are given to his clients. If I were asked, I'd recommend Reidar to anyone needing real legal representation of this kind. I wouldn't recommend anyone else. I'm not only appre...
Reidar Otto Hammond's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Mr. Hammond for several years and have observed his good work inside and outside the courtrooms. He is a highly skilled criminal defense lawyer, honest, and fair."
"I have know Reidar for 15 years and endorse his work personally and professionally. Reidar is the attorney professionals hire to ensure privacy. He gives experienced reliable advice to all clients no matter their charges or income levels. Reidar offers 28 years of criminal defense experience and allows clients to meet with him for a free first consult. His acquittal rate on cases is outstanding and I would hire him for any need for myself, friends and family."
"I highly endorse this attorney. Reidar has mastered many areas of the law, which would include having over twenty-five (25) years experience in criminal defense and over fifteen (15) years experience in estate planning. He is a true professional and is highly respected in the legal community by his clients and his fellow attorneys."
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Experience
Honors
2018
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Work Experience
2014 - 2017
Attorney, Reece Family Law, LLC
2011 - 2014
Attorney, Smith, Hammond & Associates
2003 - 2011
Assistant Public Defender, Missouri State Public Defender System
Associations
2012 - Present
Missouri Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
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Education
1989
University of Colorado School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Ripon College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish
Activity
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