team-member

Nicole Chiravollatti

Saint Louis, MO

Licensed for 34 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

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.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

Domestic Violence

White Collar Crime

Language

English

Contact

The Hammer Law Firm, LLC1430 Washington Avenue.Suite 325Saint Louis, MO, 631031430 Washington Avenue.Suite 325Suite 325Saint Louis, MO, 63103

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
December 23, 2018

Helped two separate times and they were both very quick and you could tell he knew his stuff. Highly recommend Mr Hammer and will be the first person I think of in the future for anyone that needs his service

Ken
October 10, 2018

I would like to state first, that I believe life is basically good.However,there are times when hope and desperation become the only back-up plans to avail of themselves in difficult situations when circumstances become impossible to manage and our own understanding fails us. Two years ago my family was in turmoil, our relationship to one another almost severed, finances were dwindling...the horror of a teenage opiod abuser had befallen our youngest. An incomparable loss was settling into our lives as a young, bright and sensitive child slid into the darkness that is reserved for a heroin addict and their family. After a year of treatment things were only getting worse ( if that were possible )and felony charges for possession and theft began to accumulate, bringing with them an inexplicable helplessness which I had not experienced before or since. The stress was taking an enormous toll on my wife and myself...I cannot imagine what the agony my son was experiencing. After searching online for days, I could not separate one law firm from another, they all professed to be the one to call amid glowing ratings...I had to choose. Enter Mark Hammer and his associates. He is a gentleman, exudes confidence and relieves stress with his truth...and this was all within the first five minutes of our initial consult. After a thorough review, Mark began to address every legal issue confronting our son, he had already done his homework, which began to bring sanity back into our family as we sat there. At that time our son was facing years in prison, he is now recovering, on probation and living in a residence...drug free for five months. My family is healing, my son is healing. It was not easy but there was direction then and now. These were times which defined who I am today, my wife prays (that) Mark continues to help those who find themselves in circumstances like ours every night ; I admit, I sometimes chime in.

anonymous
June 12, 2018

Not only is Mark knowledgable and have a good rapport with the judges and prosecutors, but he is kind and compassionate. Never once did I feel judged by Mark.

anonymous
June 5, 2018

THANK GOD FOR MARK HAMMER! I cannot begin to explain in words how thankful I am that I contacted the Hammer Law Firm when I found myself facing criminal legal charges. These are the important things about my experience that I will pass on: 1) I was treated with complete respect and never once felt any judgement from Mr. Hammer or his staff. I felt like he cared for me and my wife far beyond his fiduciary duty as my legal council. 2) I believe that Mr. Hammer's previous experience as a prosecuting attorney was instrumental in using strategies to ultimately arrive at a very desirable outcome. 3) The cost of my 3 year case was, in my opinion, extremely reasonable. 4) MOST IMPORTANT - There came times over this 3 year process where I had actually given up... especially towards the end. I had resigned to a accepting a plea that I was completely unhappy with simply out of fear of what the alternative could be. Even though I had given up, Mark did not. He kept fighting until, right before setting a trial date, the DA accepted the best case plea that we were hoping for from the very beginning. I shudder to think of what mine and my family's life could be like right now if I had called a different number 3 years ago, and me and my family will always be grateful beyond words for the role that Mark Hammer and The Hammer Law Firm played in our lives.

John
April 1, 2018

Mark and his entire staff worked dillegently to ensure I was kept up to speed on all Important details and dates of my legal situation. I felt Mark was truly vested in the successful outcome of my situation. He was able to successfully answer all legal, policy, and procedure questions , proving his education and comfort in his profession and with the legal system ! Highly recommend Mark and his entire staff if ever in need ! Criminal Defense Expert !

anonymous
June 8, 2017

I am so blessed and thankful to have met such an excellent lawyer! He was honest, straight forward and always managed to get all my questions answered. Mark did anything and everything he could to defend me in my case. He kept me out of prison and from obtaining a criminal record. When I called him the first time he answered right away and made me feel that everything was going to be okay, and I was not wrong! I absolutely recommend him, he will get the job done and answer your questions and/or concerns. Do not hesitate on calling him if you need a lawyer!!!

anonymous
January 17, 2017

This lawyer was able to keep me from obtaining a criminal record. Throughout the entire process him and his secretary were there to answer any questions that me and my family had.

Corey
April 28, 2015

I hired an attorney to help me with my case. Never being in trouble before, I didn't know exactly what to look for. The attorney I hired let my bond be revoked because he didn't inform the courts that I moved (even tho I gave him a month's notice in advance). While I was in jail, my fiancee found Mark Hammer, talked with him, and hired Mark on my behalf. Within a week or so, he had my bond reinstated, and a charge dropped. He kept me well informed on everything that was going on, and made me feel like I wasn't alone. When it was time for trial, Mark fought tooth and nail for me, and made the prosecuting attorney look like an amateur. After closing arguments, it only took the jury a little over an hour to return a not guilty verdict. Mark made me feel comfortable being in that setting. His knowledge and determination on winning is well worth his fees. I would recommend Mark to anyone that is going thru a similar situation!!

Chandler
September 23, 2013

Mark is an amazing lawyer! He is straight forward with you about everything vary down to earth, not cocky whatsoever. He is the best thing so far that could have happen for my husband. He is willing to go the extra mile at all cost and we love him for that. We now unfortunately are using him as both state and federal legal representation but I don't think that honestly I would want anyone else for my husbands counsel.

anonymous
December 23, 2012

I came to the internet in search of a lawyer experienced in juvenile law and without a clue I took a chance with the Hammer law firm. Sent Mark an e mail on a Sunday afternoon and within a few hours he called me and a few days later he drove three hours to our house and sat at our kitchen table and within a month or so the issue was resolved with a positive outcome. Would definitely recommend the Hammer law firm for a juvenile law case.

anonymous
December 23, 2018

Helped two separate times and they were both very quick and you could tell he knew his stuff. Highly recommend Mr Hammer and will be the first person I think of in the future for anyone that needs his service

Ken
October 10, 2018

I would like to state first, that I believe life is basically good.However,there are times when hope and desperation become the only back-up plans to avail of themselves in difficult situations when circumstances become impossible to manage and our own understanding fails us. Two years ago my family was in turmoil, our relationship to one another almost severed, finances were dwindling...the horror of a teenage opiod abuser had befallen our youngest. An incomparable loss was settling into our lives as a young, bright and sensitive child slid into the darkness that is reserved for a heroin addict and their family. After a year of treatment things were only getting worse ( if that were possible )and felony charges for possession and theft began to accumulate, bringing with them an inexplicable helplessness which I had not experienced before or since. The stress was taking an enormous toll on my wife and myself...I cannot imagine what the agony my son was experiencing. After searching online for days, I could not separate one law firm from another, they all professed to be the one to call amid glowing ratings...I had to choose. Enter Mark Hammer and his associates. He is a gentleman, exudes confidence and relieves stress with his truth...and this was all within the first five minutes of our initial consult. After a thorough review, Mark began to address every legal issue confronting our son, he had already done his homework, which began to bring sanity back into our family as we sat there. At that time our son was facing years in prison, he is now recovering, on probation and living in a residence...drug free for five months. My family is healing, my son is healing. It was not easy but there was direction then and now. These were times which defined who I am today, my wife prays (that) Mark continues to help those who find themselves in circumstances like ours every night ; I admit, I sometimes chime in.

anonymous
June 12, 2018

Not only is Mark knowledgable and have a good rapport with the judges and prosecutors, but he is kind and compassionate. Never once did I feel judged by Mark.

anonymous
June 5, 2018

THANK GOD FOR MARK HAMMER! I cannot begin to explain in words how thankful I am that I contacted the Hammer Law Firm when I found myself facing criminal legal charges. These are the important things about my experience that I will pass on: 1) I was treated with complete respect and never once felt any judgement from Mr. Hammer or his staff. I felt like he cared for me and my wife far beyond his fiduciary duty as my legal council. 2) I believe that Mr. Hammer's previous experience as a prosecuting attorney was instrumental in using strategies to ultimately arrive at a very desirable outcome. 3) The cost of my 3 year case was, in my opinion, extremely reasonable. 4) MOST IMPORTANT - There came times over this 3 year process where I had actually given up... especially towards the end. I had resigned to a accepting a plea that I was completely unhappy with simply out of fear of what the alternative could be. Even though I had given up, Mark did not. He kept fighting until, right before setting a trial date, the DA accepted the best case plea that we were hoping for from the very beginning. I shudder to think of what mine and my family's life could be like right now if I had called a different number 3 years ago, and me and my family will always be grateful beyond words for the role that Mark Hammer and The Hammer Law Firm played in our lives.

John
April 1, 2018

Mark and his entire staff worked dillegently to ensure I was kept up to speed on all Important details and dates of my legal situation. I felt Mark was truly vested in the successful outcome of my situation. He was able to successfully answer all legal, policy, and procedure questions , proving his education and comfort in his profession and with the legal system ! Highly recommend Mark and his entire staff if ever in need ! Criminal Defense Expert !

anonymous
June 8, 2017

I am so blessed and thankful to have met such an excellent lawyer! He was honest, straight forward and always managed to get all my questions answered. Mark did anything and everything he could to defend me in my case. He kept me out of prison and from obtaining a criminal record. When I called him the first time he answered right away and made me feel that everything was going to be okay, and I was not wrong! I absolutely recommend him, he will get the job done and answer your questions and/or concerns. Do not hesitate on calling him if you need a lawyer!!!

anonymous
January 17, 2017

This lawyer was able to keep me from obtaining a criminal record. Throughout the entire process him and his secretary were there to answer any questions that me and my family had.

Corey
April 28, 2015

I hired an attorney to help me with my case. Never being in trouble before, I didn't know exactly what to look for. The attorney I hired let my bond be revoked because he didn't inform the courts that I moved (even tho I gave him a month's notice in advance). While I was in jail, my fiancee found Mark Hammer, talked with him, and hired Mark on my behalf. Within a week or so, he had my bond reinstated, and a charge dropped. He kept me well informed on everything that was going on, and made me feel like I wasn't alone. When it was time for trial, Mark fought tooth and nail for me, and made the prosecuting attorney look like an amateur. After closing arguments, it only took the jury a little over an hour to return a not guilty verdict. Mark made me feel comfortable being in that setting. His knowledge and determination on winning is well worth his fees. I would recommend Mark to anyone that is going thru a similar situation!!

Chandler
September 23, 2013

Mark is an amazing lawyer! He is straight forward with you about everything vary down to earth, not cocky whatsoever. He is the best thing so far that could have happen for my husband. He is willing to go the extra mile at all cost and we love him for that. We now unfortunately are using him as both state and federal legal representation but I don't think that honestly I would want anyone else for my husbands counsel.

anonymous
December 23, 2012

I came to the internet in search of a lawyer experienced in juvenile law and without a clue I took a chance with the Hammer law firm. Sent Mark an e mail on a Sunday afternoon and within a few hours he called me and a few days later he drove three hours to our house and sat at our kitchen table and within a month or so the issue was resolved with a positive outcome. Would definitely recommend the Hammer law firm for a juvenile law case.

anonymous
December 23, 2018

Helped two separate times and they were both very quick and you could tell he knew his stuff. Highly recommend Mr Hammer and will be the first person I think of in the future for anyone that needs his service

Ken
October 10, 2018

I would like to state first, that I believe life is basically good.However,there are times when hope and desperation become the only back-up plans to avail of themselves in difficult situations when circumstances become impossible to manage and our own understanding fails us. Two years ago my family was in turmoil, our relationship to one another almost severed, finances were dwindling...the horror of a teenage opiod abuser had befallen our youngest. An incomparable loss was settling into our lives as a young, bright and sensitive child slid into the darkness that is reserved for a heroin addict and their family. After a year of treatment things were only getting worse ( if that were possible )and felony charges for possession and theft began to accumulate, bringing with them an inexplicable helplessness which I had not experienced before or since. The stress was taking an enormous toll on my wife and myself...I cannot imagine what the agony my son was experiencing. After searching online for days, I could not separate one law firm from another, they all professed to be the one to call amid glowing ratings...I had to choose. Enter Mark Hammer and his associates. He is a gentleman, exudes confidence and relieves stress with his truth...and this was all within the first five minutes of our initial consult. After a thorough review, Mark began to address every legal issue confronting our son, he had already done his homework, which began to bring sanity back into our family as we sat there. At that time our son was facing years in prison, he is now recovering, on probation and living in a residence...drug free for five months. My family is healing, my son is healing. It was not easy but there was direction then and now. These were times which defined who I am today, my wife prays (that) Mark continues to help those who find themselves in circumstances like ours every night ; I admit, I sometimes chime in.

anonymous
June 12, 2018

Not only is Mark knowledgable and have a good rapport with the judges and prosecutors, but he is kind and compassionate. Never once did I feel judged by Mark.

anonymous
June 5, 2018

THANK GOD FOR MARK HAMMER! I cannot begin to explain in words how thankful I am that I contacted the Hammer Law Firm when I found myself facing criminal legal charges. These are the important things about my experience that I will pass on: 1) I was treated with complete respect and never once felt any judgement from Mr. Hammer or his staff. I felt like he cared for me and my wife far beyond his fiduciary duty as my legal council. 2) I believe that Mr. Hammer's previous experience as a prosecuting attorney was instrumental in using strategies to ultimately arrive at a very desirable outcome. 3) The cost of my 3 year case was, in my opinion, extremely reasonable. 4) MOST IMPORTANT - There came times over this 3 year process where I had actually given up... especially towards the end. I had resigned to a accepting a plea that I was completely unhappy with simply out of fear of what the alternative could be. Even though I had given up, Mark did not. He kept fighting until, right before setting a trial date, the DA accepted the best case plea that we were hoping for from the very beginning. I shudder to think of what mine and my family's life could be like right now if I had called a different number 3 years ago, and me and my family will always be grateful beyond words for the role that Mark Hammer and The Hammer Law Firm played in our lives.

John
April 1, 2018

Mark and his entire staff worked dillegently to ensure I was kept up to speed on all Important details and dates of my legal situation. I felt Mark was truly vested in the successful outcome of my situation. He was able to successfully answer all legal, policy, and procedure questions , proving his education and comfort in his profession and with the legal system ! Highly recommend Mark and his entire staff if ever in need ! Criminal Defense Expert !

anonymous
June 8, 2017

I am so blessed and thankful to have met such an excellent lawyer! He was honest, straight forward and always managed to get all my questions answered. Mark did anything and everything he could to defend me in my case. He kept me out of prison and from obtaining a criminal record. When I called him the first time he answered right away and made me feel that everything was going to be okay, and I was not wrong! I absolutely recommend him, he will get the job done and answer your questions and/or concerns. Do not hesitate on calling him if you need a lawyer!!!

anonymous
January 17, 2017

This lawyer was able to keep me from obtaining a criminal record. Throughout the entire process him and his secretary were there to answer any questions that me and my family had.

Corey
April 28, 2015

I hired an attorney to help me with my case. Never being in trouble before, I didn't know exactly what to look for. The attorney I hired let my bond be revoked because he didn't inform the courts that I moved (even tho I gave him a month's notice in advance). While I was in jail, my fiancee found Mark Hammer, talked with him, and hired Mark on my behalf. Within a week or so, he had my bond reinstated, and a charge dropped. He kept me well informed on everything that was going on, and made me feel like I wasn't alone. When it was time for trial, Mark fought tooth and nail for me, and made the prosecuting attorney look like an amateur. After closing arguments, it only took the jury a little over an hour to return a not guilty verdict. Mark made me feel comfortable being in that setting. His knowledge and determination on winning is well worth his fees. I would recommend Mark to anyone that is going thru a similar situation!!

Chandler
September 23, 2013

Mark is an amazing lawyer! He is straight forward with you about everything vary down to earth, not cocky whatsoever. He is the best thing so far that could have happen for my husband. He is willing to go the extra mile at all cost and we love him for that. We now unfortunately are using him as both state and federal legal representation but I don't think that honestly I would want anyone else for my husbands counsel.

anonymous
December 23, 2012

I came to the internet in search of a lawyer experienced in juvenile law and without a clue I took a chance with the Hammer law firm. Sent Mark an e mail on a Sunday afternoon and within a few hours he called me and a few days later he drove three hours to our house and sat at our kitchen table and within a month or so the issue was resolved with a positive outcome. Would definitely recommend the Hammer law firm for a juvenile law case.