• About ME

    Phillip Hayes is a skilled and dedicated defense attorney based in Dallas, Texas. His work for his clients includes advocating for their right to a fair trial and working hard to achieve the best possible outcome with the charges they face. He has a wealth of experience and is meticulous about accuracy in every case. Phillip Hayes was born and raised in Texas and is well-versed in the language. He understands how a jury will perceive case arguments. He has handled over 8,000 cases and over 150 jury trials. He has a success rate of more than 95% when it comes to working with juries.

     

    Phillip Wayne Hayes was a prosecutor before becoming a defense attorney. This position provided him with insight into what the government would be pushing in each case. Having seen it from the other side, he felt compelled to offer assistance to those accused of crimes. From 1999 to 2004, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Dallas County. Phillip Wayne Hayes earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Psychology from Texas A&M University before beginning his legal career. He then enrolled at Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law in 1996, where he earned his Juris Doctorate. He was a member of the Student Bar Association and took part in the Criminal Law Clinic.

     

    He is one of the attorneys who is considered qualified to handle death penalty cases. Phillip Hayes is a highly successful trial attorney who has earned the respect of his peers in the field. He is concerned not only about the client who is facing a trial, but also about their family and the long-term impact of the trial. The Law Office of Phillip Hayes will occasionally offer reduced rates or do pro bono work to assist some clients in finding a reliable attorney. He frequently offers this discounted service to law enforcement officers and veterans in need of a defense attorney. He donates money on a monthly basis to charities he believes in, such as St Judes, Tunnel to Towers, and Wounded Warriors. He has also worked on juvenile cases, with an estimated 300 cases involving children defendants. However, the majority of his work is in criminal defense.

     

    He is involved in all aspects of the case, including conducting interviews and conducting case investigations, as well as fighting for his clients in court. He is very personable and works hard to resolve a client's problem as soon as possible. He frequently goes out of his way to assist in lowering a bond and mitigating the impact changes will have on the client's life. Phillip Hayes was named by D Magazine as one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Dallas in 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2014. In 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, and 2015, he was named a Texas "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers.

  • The Blog

    Thoughts, musings, and ruminations.

    Phillip Hayes pointed out that, A preliminary trial is the first stage in the process preceding a...