Michael J. Hammond

When you are facing a legal challenge, you don't just need someone who knows the law — you need a battle-tested advocate who understands your story.

I pride myself on providing highly personalized representation tailored specifically to your unique situation. I strive to get to know my clients on a personal level so that I can properly, aggressively, and effectively advocate for them.

My legal career began with over a decade spent handling high-stakes corporate oil and gas law across four states. That fast-paced environment taught me how to focus on what is critical and relevant in providing precise guidance in multi-million-dollar transactions and litigation. Since 2016, I have strategically transitioned and diversified my practice to bring that elite level of grit to everyday people, local businesses, and public entities. I am proud to offer a depth of experience that is rare for most practitioners, stretching across complex civil litigation, real estate and probate disputes, and aggressive criminal defense.

A Reputation for Fierce, Uncompromising Representation

As a former "big law" partner of a national law firm, my practice is now proudly based in Johnson County, where I am able to control the cases I take, the clients with whom I work, and the strategies we deploy. Here, I answer only to you. This independence allows me to run my practice on these core values: treating people with honesty, handling cases with fairness, being a good steward of my client's time and money, and remaining directly accountable to the individuals who trust me with their future.

In addition to my private practice, I proudly serve on the criminal defense appointment panel for Johnson and Hood Counties, and on the prestigious Criminal Justice Act (CJA) panel for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. I represent clients from all walks of life, facing charges ranging from misdemeanors to the most serious felony charges. Whether you retain me privately or I am appointed by a judge, you get 100% of my fortitude, my experience, and my absolute refusal to back down.

Elite Multi-Jurisdictional Experience Across the Public and Private Sectors

My courtroom and transactional experience goes far beyond the typical law practice. I have built an incredibly broad, sophisticated skill set designed to protect your liberty, your property, and your legacy:

• ○Criminal Defense & Appeals: Defending clients against state and federal charges, and regularly handling complex civil and criminal appeals.
• ○Property & Real Estate Litigation: Real estate litigation, complex title disputes, land use, zoning, eminent domain, water law, and property transactions.
• ○Probate & Estate Litigation: Representing individuals and families in estate planning, probate transactions, and high-stakes probate and trust litigation.
• ○Public Sector, Municipal, & School Law: Proven track record serving as a City Attorney, advising local governmental bodies, and litigating civil rights cases.
• ○Business, Construction, & Energy Law: Outside general counsel services, commercial litigation, construction law, and complex energy and oil and gas transactions.

Whether I am aggressively defending you against criminal charges, fighting to preserve your family's legacy in a complex probate dispute, or navigating a high-stakes real estate battle, I see the strategic angles other lawyers miss.

You have a lot of choices when hiring an attorney. If you want a lawyer who brings a proven track record of fierce, uncompromising advocacy, contact my office today.

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