Managing attorney of Shawn P. Hammond and Associates which consists of two attorneys and four secretaries.
Shawn Hammond is an Augusta attorney with over 16 years of legal experience, 26 years of military experience and has handled over 2500 cases.
We specialize in the areas of: Divorce; Military Divorce; Custody; Grandparent Custody; Adoption; and, DUI.
Shawn Hammond is the only attorney in the United States who has served as an Infantry Officer who has had combat commands in both Afghanistan and Iraq.
In January 2006 Shawn Hammond closed his law office for a 21 month deployment with 16 consecutive months spent in front line ground combat in Afghanistan and Iraq. For his service he was awarded numerous medals including the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantrymans Badge.
Shawn demonstrates dominating trial skills that reflect a blend of his legal and combat experiences. Combat hardened for courtroom battle is a terms that most lawyers in Augusta and other areas of the state have come to respect.
Practice areas
Divorce, Military Divorce, Custody, Grandparent Custody, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Child Support, Alimony
26 years, 2,250 cases
DUI, DWI, Administrative License Suspension Hearings, Traffic Offenses
26 years, 350 cases
Juvenile Court, Deprivation, Juvenile Criminal Offenses, School Tribunal, Custody, Termination of Parental Rights
26 years, 500 cases
Grandparent Custody, UCCJEA Cases,
26 years, 500 cases
DUI, DWI, Felonies, Misdemeanors, Drug Offenses, Probation and Parole Violations
26 years, 1,000 cases
Military Adoptions, Stepparent Adoptions, Grandparent Adoptions, Agency Adoptions
26 years, 125 cases
Shawn P. Hammond and Associates
601 North Belair Square
Suite 7
Augusta, GA
Shawn P. Hammond
505 Courthouse Lane
Augusta, GA
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1996 | 04/17/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Combat Infantrymans Badge | United States Army | 2007 |
Schützenschnur - Gold | Federal Republic of Germany | 2007 |
Iraq Campaign Medal | United States Army | 2007 |
Afghanistan Campaign Medal | United States Army | 2007 |
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal | United States Army | 2007 |
NATO Medal | United States Army | 2007 |
Bronze Star | United States Army | 2007 |
Honored Professional | Who's Who | 2002 |
Honored Professional | Who's Who | 2001 |
Honored Professional | Who's Who | 2000 |
Honored Professional | Who's Who | 2000 |
Honored Professional | Who's Who | 1999 |
Honored Professional | Who's Who | 1998 |
Honored Professional | Who's Who | 1997 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Attorney | Shawn P. Hammond and Associates | 1997 - Present |
Battle Captain CSC Scania Iraq | United States Army | 2007 - 2007 |
Embedded Tactical Trainer - Afghanistan | United States Army | 2006 - 2007 |
Managing Attorney | Shawn P. Hammond - Attorney at Law | 1997 - 2006 |
Externship | United States Court of Appelas for the Armed Forces | 1996 - 1996 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Boy Scouts of America | Executive Committee Member | 2011 - Present |
VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars | Member | 2008 - Present |
Augusta Family Law Bar Association | Founding Member | 2005 - Present |
Augusta Bar Association | Member | 1997 - Present |
State Bar of Georgia | Member | 1996 - Present |
American Legion | Member | 1988 - Present |
Boy Scouts of America | Cubmaster / Den Leader | 2002 - 2006 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Augusta Chronicle | Augusta legal interns embrace courtroom experience | 2012 |
Augusta Chronicle | Having husband, son fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan was woman's nightmare | 2012 |
ABC News | Local decorated veteran comments on troop withdrawal | 2011 |
Fort Gordon Signal | Domestic Violence | 2010 |
Fort Gordon Signal Newspaper | Military Domestic Violence | 2010 |
Salem News | Rough Road to Pesh Valley in Afghanistan | 2007 |
Augusta Chronicle | Lawyer Returns From Serving in Afghanistan and Iraq | 2007 |
Salem News | Camp Joyce: Remote Firebase Near Afghanistan - Pakistan Boarder | 2006 |
Salem News | Jalalabad: Center for Taliban Abuse | 2006 |
Augusta Chronicle | Augusta Lawyer is Back at Attention | 2006 |
New York Times | Not Your Typical Hero | 2006 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Mississippi | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
Augusta College | BA | 1991 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Army Legal Seminar | Military Domestic Relations | 2014 |
Army Legal Seminar | Divorce During Deployment | 2013 |
Fort Gordon Unit Training | Lautenburg Amendment and Military Discharges | 2013 |
Army Reserve Unit Training | Military Domestic Violence Protective Orders | 2012 |
Army Domestic Violence Unit Training | Lautenberg Amendment and Military Discharges | 2011 |
Annual Domestic Violence Seminar | Domestic Violence and the Military | 2010 |
Unit Annual Training | Domestic Violence and the Military | 2010 |
Annual Training | Military Divorce | 2010 |
Cobb County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Divorce and Military Divorce | 2009 |
Augusta State University Veteran's Day Ceremony | Veteran's Day and Global War On Terrorism | 2009 |
Afghanistan Ministry of Defense Legal Seminar | Law of War | 2007 |
Afghanistan Ministry of Defense Legal Seminar | Divorce and Domestic Violence | 2007 |
Commander's Conference - Unit Training | Military Domestic Relations | 2007 |
Unit Training | Military Divorce | 2006 |
KMTC Legal Seminar | UCMJ - Uniform Code of Military Justice | 2006 |
KMTC Legal Seminar | Law of War | 2006 |
KMTC Legal Seminar | Commercial Contracts | 2006 |
Afghanistan Ministry of Defense Legal Seminar | International Law | 2006 |
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Robert Galbraith, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 25, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Attorney Hammond. He provides zealous representation to his clients and is very knowledgeable.
Catherine Ryan, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 16, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Galbraith, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 25, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Attorney Hammond. He provides zealous representation to his clients and is very knowledgeable.
Catherine Ryan, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 16, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Dana Niehus, Military law Attorney on Jan 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Blake Marcus, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 6, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Shawn. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Matt Andrews, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 14, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Shawn Hammond is one of the hardest working and most knowledgeable Domestic Law Attorneys in the Augusta area. He really understands the military community and is willing to do whatever is necessary to take care of them and their families.
Carl Schluter, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is an expert in military divorce. I would highly recommend this attorney.
Matisyahu Wolfberg, Adoption Attorney on Nov 21, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
William Cassara, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 19, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Shawn is well known in the Augusta legal community. He is an experienced and zealous advocate in the area of military divorce. I refer clients to him on a regular basis.
Charles Rick, Adoption Attorney on Oct 30, 2012
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent part of the AVVO community.
Joseph Ostrowski, General practice Attorney on Jan 28, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I do not know Attorney Hammond personally, only through participation in answering questions in the AVVO forum. Attorney Hammond is highly dedicated to helping individuals in his community and attorneys in general. The responses posted by this Attorney Smith indicate a high level of knowledge in his field and he evidences the depth of knowledge necessary to represent his clients in a multitude of different matters. I have worked with many other veterans and have found they are well suited to the practice of law and our way of life. It is with pleasure that I endorse Attorney Hammond and commend him as a veteran and officer of the court. His answers on Avvo are demonstrate a diverse and excellent understanding of general legal principles. I am glad to call him a colleague in this forum.
Howard Lewis, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 25, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Hammond is an outstanding attorney and a strong and zealous advocate for his clients. In addition he is man of honor and integrity who has served the United States of America in combat. He is the type of attorney and man that I would retain if I ever needed an attorney. I strongly reccommend him personally and professionally.
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