"The talented and committed defense attorney Phillip Hayes is a practicing Dallas, Texas lawyer. His work for his clients includes supporting their rights to a free trial and dedication to achieving the best outcome with the charges they face. He is highly experienced and extremely careful with accuracy in every case. Born and raised in Texas, Phillip Hayes understands the locals. He knows how a jury is likely to perceive case arguments. He has handled more than 8,000 cases with over 150 juried trials. When it comes to working with juries, he has a success rate of over 95%. Prior to being a defense attorney, Phillip Wayne Hayes was a prosecutor. This role gave him insight into what the government would be pushing on each case. Seeing it from the other side made it important for him to offer support to those accused of crimes. He was Assistant DA in Dallas County from 1999 through 2004. Before practicing law, Phillip Wayne Hayes earned a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University with a degree in Political Science and Psychology. He then went straight to Southern Methodist University in 1996 to join the Dedman School of Law and earn his Juris Doctorate in law. He was part of the Student Bar Association and participated in the Criminal Law Clinic. In 2005, he decided to shift to a defense attorney role and open his own office—the Law Office of Phillip Hayes. His law firm represents clients in the Fort Worth and Dallas areas, including Irving, Mesquite, Allen, McKinney, Denton, Kaufman, Tarrant, and Dallas. He takes on criminal cases of all kinds, defending accused clients, both adults and juveniles from charges like: Felonies Misdemeanors Murder Manslaughter Aggravated Robbery White-Collar Crime Drug Crimes DWI/DUI He believes his work ensures his clients have a fair chance to protect their freedom, reputation, and life. His compassion and understanding make him a favorite among clients who face some of the worst moments of their lives. Without a passionate and knowledgeable defense attorney, people wouldn’t have their rights considered by the system.