MONIQUE MOLINA HAMMOND
FOUNDER/PARTNER
Monique grew up in the border town of McAllen, TX, and she speaks and writes Spanish fluently.
Although not originally from Tyler, Texas, she moved here immediately after graduating from law school because Tyler, Texas felt like home.
EDUCATION
After graduating from high school, Ms. Hammond attended Duke University on a full academic scholarship, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Chemistry.
She then went on to graduate from Baylor University School of Law.
While attending law school, Ms. Hammond was on the Dean's List, in the Order of the Barristers, was awarded Best Brief in her Appellate Advocacy Class, was chosen to be on the National Moot Court Competition Team for IT and Privacy Law, and was on the Board of the Women's Legal Society.
Additionally, she clerked for the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas, Atlas, Hall, & Rodriguez, LLP in McAllen, TX, and the Law Offices of Clint James, PC in Tyler, Texas.
EXPERIENCE
Upon graduation, Ms. Hammond moved to Tyler, Texas, and joined the Law Office of Clint James, PC, as an associate attorney where she practiced the same areas of law she does now. In 2020, Ms. Hammond founded Hammond Law Firm, PLLC, where she utilizes her education, experience, and expertise to advise clients.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Smith County Bar Association - Women's Section and Young Lawyers Section
- State Bar of Texas
- Hispanic Professional Association of Tyler
- Business Networking International - Infinite Connections
- Leadership Tyler - Class 36
- Duke University Alumni Association
- Baylor Law Alumni Association
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
- Texas State Courts
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
SPARE TIME
Monique enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling, reading fiction novels, investing in real estate, and spending time with her husband Patrick and their sons James and Luke.
The Team
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Madison Stanley
Paralegal
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Eslendi Salazar
Paralegal
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Lucy Rodriguez
Legal Assistant
