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Donald R Hammond

Donald R Hammond

Criminal Defense Heroes
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI
  • California
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Biography

Criminal Defense Heroes, P.C. is your Los Angeles criminal and DUI defense attorneys, committed to protecting your rights and achieving the best outcome. We approach every client with a focus on integrity, advocacy, and understanding. We fight for you!

Our lead attorney, Donald R. Hammond, has more training than the average police officer in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and DUI investigations. We understand the science and use that to our clients' benefit.

Mr. Hammond’s interest in law started in high school, continued at the L.A. County Sheriff’s Academy, and has been further honed through law school, extensive courtroom experience, and training.

Educational background
Mr. Hammond earned his J.D. (Law) degree from the University of Southern California Law School and his B.A. degree in Philosophy from Occidental College.

Professional experience and qualifications
Mr. Hammond has experience with civil, criminal, administrative, and other proceedings in a variety of forums, including the Superior Court, the California Court of Appeals and the California Supreme Court, as well as administrative hearings of the Board of Parole Hearings, Federal Aviation Administration, the California State Bar Moral Character Committee, county Boards of Supervisors, and both L.A. City and County Dangerous Dog Determination hearings.

Education
University of Southern California
J.D. (2009) | Law
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Honors: Hale Moot Court Honors Program - Participant & Editor. Honors grades in Constitutional Law, Post-Conviction Justice Seminar II, Gender Discrimination, Business Organizations, Partnerships & LLCs, Estate Planning, and Gifts, Wills & Trusts
Activities: Post-Conviction Justice Project; Hale Moot Court Honors Program; Legal Aid Alternative Breaks
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Occidental College
B.A. (2005) | Philosophy
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Activities: Constitution Revision Committee; Orientation Team; Games Club
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Law Office of Donald R. Hammond
- Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
DUI Arrest Now What?: A Primer for the Accused
Jacobs & Whitehall
Speaking Engagements
The Constitution & You, San Pedro, CA
Business Network International
Post-Conviction Remedies: What do they mean to me?, San Pedro, CA
Business Network International
Drunk Driving Defense, San Pedro, CA
Business Network International
Why Criminal Defense?, San Pedro, CA
Business Network International
Cops & Drunks: How to Avoid DUI, San Pedro, CA
Business Network International
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing: What are they Really Looking for?, San Pedro, CA
Business Network International
Battered Women in the Parole Process, Bakersfield, CA
Free Battered Women
Parole Planning Workshop, Culver City, CA
Fair Chance Project
Certifications
Commercial Pilot
Federal Aviation Administration
Awards
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
National College for DUI Defense
Member
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Activities: Mastering Scientific Evidence; DUI Trials from Beginning to Winning (Summer Session at Harvard University)
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American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
Member
- Current
Activities: Cross-Examination of Police Officers Seminar
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CALIFORNIA DUI LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
Member
- Current
Activities: Seminars in Sacramento, San Francisco, Palm Springs
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California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Member
- Current
Activities: DUI Rules of the Road; Criminal Defense Seminar
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
- Current
Activities: Mastering Scientific Evidence
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Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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State Bar of California  # 270898
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Don Hammond Law
Contact & Map
Main Office - Torrance
21515 Hawthorne Blvd
Ste. 590
Torrance, CA 90503
Toll-Free: (888) 384-4376
Telephone: (323) 529-3660
Fax: (323) 544-4510
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
San Pedro Office
222 W. 6th Street
Suite 400
San Pedro, CA 90731
Telephone: (323) 529-3660