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Denver Assault and Battery Lawyer
Overview
Qualified as an Expert Witness in Criminal Defense Litigation in Colorado District Courts.
As an attorney, I firmly believe that everyone should have access to a high quality defense regardless of their financial circumstances. That's the only way the system works. My job as a criminal defense lawyer is to provide that, and my work begins with opening and maintaining clear communication with my clients at all times.
Communication starts with listening. I want to know everything I can about you and the crime for which you have been charged. What were the circumstances of your arrest? Was there a search? How did that search take place? Did the police obtain a statement from you? All of it may be very important to your defense.
When you have finished telling me about your situation, I will give you the benefit of my experience and an honest opinion about where you stand. I will not make unrealistic or false promises; I will not sugarcoat unpleasant facts; I will not mislead you.
What I will do is be straight with you from the outset. Regardless of the situation, you have rights and options. I will lay them out for you and explain what they will involve. No person accused of a crime should ever step into a courtroom without knowing beforehand, exactly their rights and options.
Since I am a solo practitioner, you can be assured that an experienced, dedicated, and unyielding attorney will be representing you every step of the way. I am admitted to practice throughout Colorado and before Federal Courts. I am a death penalty qualified attorney who has handled more than two dozen murder cases and represented over 45 homicide defendants.
Whether you have been accused of a white collar crime in Boulder, or need an experienced Jefferson County drug defense lawyer, my experience and knowledge of the Colorado court system is a tremendous asset to have on your side. Contact me at my Denver office today to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
About Thomas J. Hammond
Practice Areas
- Assault and Battery
- Burglary
- Criminal Conspiracy
- Criminal Forfeiture
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Trial Practice in State and Federal Courts
- Domestic Violence & Neglect
- Drug Crimes
- DUI
- Employment Law -- Employer
- Federal
- Misdemeanors & Felonies
- Homicide
- Litigation & Appeals
- Murder
- Sexual Assault
- Traffic Violations
- White Collar Crimes
Current Employment Position(s)
- Member
Year Joined Firm
- 1993
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Colorado, 1985
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 1992
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 2003
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2003
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association, 2005
- American Bar Association, Criminal Law Section, 2006
- Association of Federal Defense Attorneys, 1999
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, 2002
- Colorado Bar Association, 1993
- Colorado Bar Association, Criminal Law Section, 1993
- Colorado Bar Association, Criminal Law Section - Executive Counsel, 2006
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, 1989
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, 2001 - 2007 (Board of Directors)
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, 1998 - 2001 (Co-Chair Denver Chapter)
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, 2006 (President)
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, 2003 (Secretary)
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, 2005 (Secretary)
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, 2006 (Treasurer)
- Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney, 1993
- Criminal Justice Act Standing Committee (District of Colorado), 2002 - 2006
- Denver Bar Association, 1993
- Faculty Of Federal Advocates, 2001
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1988
Education
- University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado, 1984
J.D. - University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, U.S.A., 1977
B.A. - National Criminal Defense College, Macon, Georgia
1988 - University of Michigan Death Penalty Defense College
1999
Past Positions
- Denver Trial Office, Colorado State Public Defender, 1985 - 1992
Classes and Seminars
- Representing Witnesses in Domestic Violence Cases, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Seminar, March 2006
- Presentation - Technology in Criminal Trials, CBA Criminal Law Section Seminar, April 2005
- Presentation - Dissecting the Six Figure Document Case - Electronic Case Management, Colorado CJA - CLE Seminar, September 2004
- Presentation - Electronic Presentation of Evidence in Federal Court, Colorado CJA - CLE Seminar, November 2004
- Presentation - Aggravated Sentencing in Colorado, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Seminar, December 1992
- Small group instructor, CCDB Trial Practice Institute, 1991 - 1996
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Thomas J. Hammond
Included on the 2025 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Honors
- Who's Who, 2001
Office Information
Address
1544 Race Street Denver, CO 80206 - 1308
Phone
Fax
- 303-329-5871
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Websites
Publication
Articles
- Electronic Filing in Federal Court, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Rap Sheet Spring 2006
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