Atty. William Kent Hamlin

Atty. William Kent Hamlin

William Kent Hamlin is a lawyer practicing drug crimes, dui/dwi, expungements and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Fresno Fresno 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About William Kent Hamlin at a glance

William Kent Hamlin is an Of Counsel based in Fresno, California, practicing at Hammerschmidt Law Corporation. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, sex crimes, and theft. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at University of California Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1987) and Stanford University (B.A. Communications, 1981). Serands clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Kent Hamlin is a lawyer practicing drug crimes, dui/dwi, expungements and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • William practices at Hammerschmidt Law Corporation in Fresno, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Kent Hamlin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Kent Hamlin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Sex Crimes

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Theft & Property Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fresno are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Kent Hamlin

Where is William Kent Hamlin's law office located?
William Kent Hamlin's law practice is located in Fresno, California. The firm is Hammerschmidt Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Kent Hamlin handle?
William Kent Hamlin focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, sex crimes, theft. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Kent Hamlin practiced law?
William Kent Hamlin has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did William Kent Hamlin go to law school?
William Kent Hamlin earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A. Communications, 1981).
How can I contact William Kent Hamlin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California Hastings College of Law
- 1987
B.A. Communications
Stanford University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987

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