Atty. Craig Bare Hammond

Atty. Craig Bare Hammond

Craig Bare Hammond is a lawyer practicing child custody, visitation rights, family law and 11 other areas of law. Craig received a B.A. degree from Newberry College in 1965, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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Profile Summary

About Craig Bare Hammond at a glance

Craig Bare Hammond is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Craig B. Hammond, Ltd.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979) and U.S. Supreme Court (2003). Educated at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1979) and Newberry College (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Craig Bare Hammond is a lawyer practicing child custody, visitation rights, family law and 11 other areas of law
  • Craig received a B.A. degree from Newberry College in 1965, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Craig practices at Craig B. Hammond, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Craig Bare Hammond's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Craig Bare Hammond 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

Craig Bare Hammond is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

Craig Bare Hammond is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Family Law

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

Craig Bare Hammond is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Craig Bare Hammond is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Craig Bare Hammond

Where is Craig Bare Hammond's law office located?
Craig Bare Hammond's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Craig B. Hammond, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Craig Bare Hammond handle?
Craig Bare Hammond focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, family law, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Craig Bare Hammond practiced law?
Craig Bare Hammond has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Craig Bare Hammond go to law school?
Craig Bare Hammond earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact Craig Bare Hammond for a consultation?
You can contact Craig Bare Hammond directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Craig Bare Hammond received?
Craig Bare Hammond's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1979
B.A.
Newberry College
- 1965

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2003

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