Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey has made a significant appointment by naming C. Lynn Hammond as the District Attorney for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties, comprising the Seventh Judicial Circuit. Hammond, who has been an integral part of the district attorney’s office since 1994, will be stepping into the role left vacant by the retirement of Brian McVeigh earlier this month. McVeigh’s term was unfinished, with five years remaining, following his re-election in 2022. The oath of office was administered by Circuit Judge Jennifer Weems, and the courtroom witnessed a gathering of judges, colleagues, and members of the legal community.
In response to her appointment, Hammond expressed her deep sense of honor and humility. She highlighted the significance of being appointed by Governor Kay Ivey, whom she views as a role model, and being sworn in by Judge Jennifer Weems, whom she deeply admires and respects. Hammond’s appointment also marks a historic moment as she becomes the first woman to hold this esteemed office. She reiterated her commitment to the citizens of Calhoun and Cleburne counties, emphasizing the vigorous pursuit of justice for those who violate the law and the advocacy for crime victims to ensure their recovery.
Hammond’s roots are firmly planted in Calhoun County, having attended Oxford High School before earning her bachelor’s degree from Auburn University in 1989. She obtained her juris doctor degree from the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in 1992 and became a member of the Alabama Bar Association in 1993. Her career in the district attorney’s office began in 1994 under the guidance of former District Attorney Joe Hubbard.
Throughout her tenure as an assistant district attorney, Lynn Hammond has displayed her legal acumen by trying over 100 cases to jury verdicts. Notably, she and former District Attorney Brian McVeigh successfully prosecuted more than a dozen capital murder cases, securing guilty verdicts in all of them.
Hammond expressed her admiration for the district attorneys she has served alongside, including Bob Fields, Joe Hubbard, and Brian McVeigh, considering them to be exemplary attorneys. She views her role as a continuation of their legacy, dedicating herself to serving the citizens of Calhoun and Cleburne counties and upholding her oath with unwavering commitment.
Oxford Chief of Police Bill Partridge, a longtime colleague of Hammond, commended Governor Ivey’s choice, emphasizing Hammond’s tough prosecutorial approach and her unwavering support for victims. Senator Keith Kelley also lauded the governor’s selection, citing Hammond’s extensive experience and track record as a successful prosecutor, predicting that she would serve the citizens of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties exceptionally well.
