Rudjard Melvin Hayes

Rudjard Melvin Hayes

4.8
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tyrone, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI ... +5 more

Building 600, Suite 620, 1015 Tyrone Road, Tyrone, GA

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Criminal Defense 50%

I represent clients in all the courts of Georgia and in Federal Court.

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 29 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1996

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Law Offices of Rudjard Melvin Hayes

Building 600, Suite 620, 1015 Tyrone Road, Tyrone, GA, 30290

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Rudjard Melvin Hayes's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Levi | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Attorney that CAN!

The Attorney that CAN! Can what???? Get Positive Results! My boys were in a super bad situation with the law. Mr. Hayes accepted the case and quickly investigated by developing a calculated strategic defense. Our boys were looking at serving potential time and it was their very first time ever i...n trouble. Mr. Hayes as a subject matter expert in criminal law was our best option. He is connected within both counties (Fayette/Coweta). Mr. Hayes has a very unique approach in defending his client in the courtroom. Mr. Hayes has brought reality to our hopes and we thank him for it. Mr. Hayes is nothing less than outstanding. Mr. Hayes helped keep my family together.

Posted by Angela S. | August 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Forever Grateful Mother........

I can't begin to convey how grateful my family is to Mr. Rudjard M. Hayes....My daughter who had never been in trouble, was facing serious charges. And from day ONE Mr. Hayes assured us that he'd do all within his power to assist us... Not only did Mr. Hayes get the case DISMISSED IN ITS ENTIRETY; ...he was able to get the arrest REMOVED from her record!!! I get choked-up talking about it.... because not only did he go above and beyond to help her, he also worked with us financially..... I knew five minutes into our first meeting with Mr. Hayes that we wanted him to represent our daughter…..He is a special person with a talent to recognize the good in people and possess the ability to treat everyone as individuals. THANK YOU is an understatement....But, we thank him for listening and taking the time out to reassure us....We thank him for seeing our daughter for the great young lady she is, and not as the mistake she made.... And most of all thank we thank him for going to bat for her!! Likewise, his staff was great!! They were always pleasant anytime we called and quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. It is with great enthusiasm and without reservation that we recommend Mr. Hayes and may God continue to bless him and those he serves.

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great attorney and a good person

My Hayes was recommended to me by another lawyer, as a criminal lawyer. He handled my son's case. He made us feel like he was really concerned with what we were going through. He understood my concerns as a mother that I was stressing. He answered every call and text promptly. This is a great attor...ney

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Felony

I was charged with a serious felony and Mr. Rudjard had my case DISMISSED. He is an awesome hard working attorney and most of all, a man off his word. He doesn't make any promises that he can't keep. I would recommend this attorney to any one, because my family and I are grateful that we chose him t...o represent us.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Incredible attorney

I am so very grateful that we were fortunate enough to have Mr. Hayes as our attorney through a very difficult time in our lives. Mr. Hayes's approach was honest and up front from the beginning. His goal was not only to help us to get through our current legal situation, but to do it in a way that w...e would be able to move forward after our difficulties. He truly cared about our future. Mr. Hayes put in a lot of time and energy in our case and we were incredibly pleased with the outcome. Fast forward a few years..... there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Looking back I know that there is no way we could have made it through without such an incredible attorney! I would definitely recommend Mr. Hayes to anyone that is going through criminal charges. He's absolutely the BEST!

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Rudjard Melvin Hayes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carol Colliersmith

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have discussed various legal matters with Mr. Hayes and find him knowledgeable, effective and professional. I recommend him."

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Michael Granims

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rudjard is an outstanding criminal defense attorney. He is well known in the community for both his skill as a criminal defense attorney and for the strong advocacy for his clients. I highly recommend Rudjard."

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Anita Clark

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Rudjard is a highly skilled trial attorney. He will fight hard to protect your rights. He maintains great relationships with courthouse personnel, prosecutors, and judges, so that he can represent his clients well. He stays educated on the recent changes in criminal laws and motion issues."

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Travis Newton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Donald Kilfin

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Rudjard Hayes after relocating from Tampa to Peachtree City last year. Rudjard has a sterling reputation in the legal community as a highly skilled trial attorney. I have always been impressed with his courtroom demeanor and knowledge of Georgia Law. Mr. Hayes' clients are very fortunate to have him advocating on their behalf. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Stacey Flynn

General practice lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Hayes can sometimes come across as harsh or stubborn - but he knows the law backwards and forwards and he can try a jury trial with his eyes closed and still beat most other lawyers in Georgia. He will work hard on your case because he doesn't like to lose period. That's the quality I want in any lawyer I was going to hire."

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Christopher Upshaw

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stacey Flynn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Granims

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Anita Clark

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2009

ABA National Criminal Justice Trial Advocacy, American Bar Association

2008

Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service, State Bar of Georgia

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Partner, Sanchez Hayes & Associates, LLC

2009 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, Georgia State University School Of Law

2008 - 2009

Assistant District Attorney, Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office

1996 - 2008

Assistant District Attorney, Coweta Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office

Associations

2007 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2007 - Present

Fayette County Bar Foundation

1996 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Education

1995

Georgia State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Auburn University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2007

Prosecutor Boot Camp

Search & Seizures

Publications

1997

Prosecuting Attorney's Council of Georgia Handbook Search & Seizure

Languages

English

Spanish

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