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William Kent Hamlin

also known as Kent Hamlin

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Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fresno, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Mediation

Hammerschmidt Law Corporation, 2445 Capitol St., #215, Fresno, CA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About William

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

Focusing on jury trials and jury consultation

70%
Mediation 30%

All case types

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of William Kent Hamlin

Hammerschmidt Law Corporation, 2445 Capitol St., #215, Fresno, CA, 93721

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Kevin Rooney

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"After twenty years as a Judge, Kent has an extraordinary understanding of what will (and will not) be effective. Extremely well-regarded in the legal community"

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Rena Harrison

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"William "Kent" Hamlin is a passionate advocate with a deep knowledge of the law. This recently retired Fresno County Superior Court Judge returned to the practice of law and endeavors to provide quality legal representation and trial advocacy to individuals facing criminal charges or governmental investigation."

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Jeffrey Hammerschmidt

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Kent Hamlin and I worked at the same firm early in our careers, then both worked as prosecutors for years before he became a judge. We are thrilled that Kent has joined our firm."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1999 - 2020

Superior Court Judge, Fresno Superior Court

1992 - 1998

Deputy District Attorney, District Attorney for the County of Fresno

1987 - 1991

Associate, McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth, LLP

Education

1987

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Stanford University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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