Donald R Hammond

Criminal Defense Heroes

10+ Years of Experience

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.

Criminal Law
Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI

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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
California
Since 2010
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Attorney
Law Office of Donald R. Hammond
2010 –

Current

University of Southern California
J.D. (2009) | Law
2006


2009

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
2004


2005

Activities: Constitution Revision Committee; Orientation Team; Games Club
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2017
National College for DUI Defense

Member
2017 –
Current
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
2017 –
Current
Activities: Cross-Examination of Police Officers Seminar
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CALIFORNIA DUI LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

Member
2016 –
Current
Activities: Seminars in Sacramento, San Francisco, Palm Springs
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California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member
2016 –
Current
Activities: DUI Rules of the Road; Criminal Defense Seminar
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
2016 –
Current
Activities: Mastering Scientific Evidence
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Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member
2011 –
Current
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State Bar of California

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Member
2010 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
DUI Arrest Now What?: A Primer for the Accused
Jacobs & Whitehall
September 1, 2020
Websites & Blogs

Website
Don Hammond Law

Main Office – Torrance
21515 Hawthorne Blvd
Ste. 590
Torrance, CA 90503
US
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 (Today)
Thursday: Open 24 hours
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
US
Telephone: (323) 529-3660