Atty. Brendan John Hammer

Atty. Brendan John Hammer

Brendan John Hammer is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, matrimonial law and 7 other areas of law. Brendan received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Chicago Chicago 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Brendan John Hammer at a glance

Brendan John Hammer is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hammer Serna & Quinn LLC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, prenup, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007) and Texas (2015). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2007) and Indiana University (B.S., 2004). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brendan John Hammer is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, matrimonial law and 7 other areas of law
  • Brendan received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Brendan practices at Hammer Serna & Quinn LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Brendan John Hammer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brendan John Hammer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Brendan John Hammer is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →

Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Brendan John Hammer is one of 8,877 prenup attorneys indexed nationally. Browse prenup attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Brendan John Hammer is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brendan John Hammer

Where is Brendan John Hammer's law office located?
Brendan John Hammer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Hammer Serna & Quinn LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brendan John Hammer handle?
Brendan John Hammer focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, prenup, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Brendan John Hammer practiced law?
Brendan John Hammer has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Brendan John Hammer go to law school?
Brendan John Hammer earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S., 2004).
How can I contact Brendan John Hammer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 2007
B.S.
Indiana University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007
Texas
Admitted: 2015

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