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Michael W. Lee is a 1988 graduate of the Virginia Military Institute. He obtained his law degree in 1996 from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law and holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the College of William & Mary. Prior to attending law school, he served as a police officer in Colonial Heights and worked for the Virginia State Corporation Commission. He has been an attorney for almost 20 years and is admitted to practice law in both Virginia and Colorado. He previously served as the elected Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Colonial Heights, is a past president of the Colonial Heights Bar Association, and holds membership in both the Hopewell and Petersburg Bar Associations. During his tenure as Commonwealth’s Attorney he also served as the Interim City Attorney for Colonial Heights and was elected by his peers to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Association. He serves as an adjunct instructor at the Crater Criminal Justice Academy where he teaches criminal and constitutional law. He is admitted to practice in all Virginia Courts as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

During law school, Patrick worked full-time as a judicial clerk for the Honorable James B. Brady in the 47th District Court for the City of Farmington Hills, MI. In this position, Patrick was able to gain invaluable insight to the inter-workings of the court system and the behind the scenes interactions with judges, attorneys, probation officers and the court staff.  In addition to his clerkship for Judge James B. Brady, Patrick also completed internships with both the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office and the Wayne County Public Defender’s Office specializing in felony representation.

My firm was created because I have a passion for the law and to fight for the rights of others. I was trained by the best in the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office and have tried to many jury trials to count. I left the prosecutor's office in 2002 and have faught to make peoples lives better. I have made it my mission to take on the battles that are not easy and give hope to those that need a fighter.

Our firm is committed to providing exceptional representation.  I am a Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law.

At our firm, we are innovative and results-oriented. We do not limit ourselves to one single approach or one single philosophy.. When a case requires aggressive action, we are aggressive. When a case requires negotiation, we work to negotiate a beneficial outcome. Through decisive and strategic action, we strive to achieve the best possible results that protect our client's rights, record and freedom.. Prior to becoming a criminal defense lawyer, founding attorney, Mark A. Hammer, spent more than 13 years as a prosecutor, and taught trial advocacy and criminal procedure to police and prosecutors from Seattle to South Carolina. Mr. Hammer's experience as a prosecutor provides each client we serve with a decided advantage when it comes to presenting a criminal defense in state or federal courts. Knowing how law enforcement officers and prosecutors assemble their case and understanding their motivations can be vital if it is necessary to negotiate a plea or push for a full jury trial.. 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.

Greg Lavender maintains a general practice but focuses primarily in the areas of criminal defense. Mr. Lavender attended law school at the University of Tulsa College of Law and graduated in 2013. Since that time he has been dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of Oklahomans in all their legal matters.. Whether you're accused of crime, are going through a divorce or custody battle, or have any other legal problem, Mr. Lavender is committed to acquiring the most favorable result possible. Call today for the representation you deserve and a no cost consultation.