Montgomery, AL –Governor Kay Ivey has made an important appointment, appointing C. Lynn Hammond as the District Attorney of Calhoun as well as Cleburne Counties, comprising the Seventh Judicial Circuit. Hammond has been a key element of the office of the district attorney since the year 1994 will take over into the position left vacant after the departure of Brian McVeigh in early March. McVeigh’s term was not over with five years remaining to run for reelection in 2022. The oath ceremony was administered by the Circuit judge Jennifer Weems, and the courtroom was a crowded place with judges as well as colleagues and lawyers.
In her response to her selection, Hammond expressed her deep respect for honor and humility. She emphasized the importance of being chosen to the office by Gov. Kay Ivey, whom she considers an inspirational role model, as well as being accepted by the Judge Jennifer Weems, whom she is awestruck by and admires. Hammond’s appointment is also an historic moment in that she is the first woman to be elected to this prestigious post. She reiterated her dedication to the people in Calhoun as well as Cleburne counties, stressing the relentless determination to bring justice to people who break the law as well as the support for victims of crime to ensure their rehabilitation.
Hammond’s roots are planted to Calhoun County, having attended Oxford High School before earning her bachelor’s degree at Auburn University in 1989. She received her Juris Doctor qualification from the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in 1992. She became an active participant in the Alabama Bar Association in 1993. Her work within the office of the district attorney began in 1994 under direction of the ex-District Attorney Joe Hubbard.
During her time as a district attorney’s assistant, Lynn Hammond has displayed her legal skills by bringing over 100 cases before juries to verdicts. She along with the former District Attorney Brian McVeigh successfully prosecuted more than 12 capital murder cases and secured convictions for all.
Hammond expressed her gratitude to District attorneys that she worked with, such as Bob Fields, Joe Hubbard and Brian McVeigh she believes they to be exceptional attorneys. She sees her position as an opportunity to carry on their legacy and is committed to serving the residents in Calhoun as well as Cleburne counties, and observing the oath she swears to with unwavering dedication. 
Oxford Chief of Oxford Chief of Bill Partridge, a longtime associate of Hammond who praised Governor Ivey’s selection, highlighting Hammond’s tough prosecutorial style and constant support for victims. Senator Keith Kelley also lauded the governor’s decision, citing Hammond’s background and experience as a seasoned prosecutor, anticipating that she would help the people in Calhoun as well as Cleburne Counties exceptionally well.
