Rudjard M. Hayes is a Partner at Sanchez Hayes & Associates, LLC, where he heads up the firm’s criminal section, civil litigation section and co-chairs the domestic section. Mr. Hayes previously worked as a Senior Assistant District Attorney (“ADA”) in the Griffin Judicial Circuit. He also formerly served as a Senior ADA in the Coweta Judicial Circuit. In 2007, Mr. Hayes became a partner at Sanchez Hayes & Associates, LLC located in Tyrone, Georgia. Mr. Hayes devotes a substantial portion of his practice to criminal defense where he represents those accused of committing one or more criminal offense in city, state, superior or federal court. Mr. Hayes also represents civil litigants in a variety of matters ranging from complex business transactions, family law issues, contract disputes, and various employment issues. Mr. Hayes represents both civil and criminal clients in municipal, state, superior and federal courts. Mr. Hayes has tried hundreds of criminal felony and misdemeanor jury trials and countless civil trials in all courts.
Mr. Hayes received his Juris Doctorate Degree from the College of Law at Georgia State University and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1996.
Mr. Hayes is an active member of the community. In 2005, Mr. Hayes began a Mock Trial Team at his son’s high school. In 2006, he began working as an adjunct professor at Georgia State University (GSU), where he coached the Georgia State University Mock Trial Team until 2012. From September 2008 until April 2009 Mr. Hayes also taught as an adjunct professor at Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, GA. He was responsible for developing and coaching Mercer’s Mock Trial Teams. One of Mercer’s teams, coached by Mr. Hayes, won a national championship at the ABA National Criminal Justice Trail Advocacy Competition in Chicago. Mr. Hayes’ commitment to the community and the legal profession was recognized when, in 2008, he was awarded the Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service. Mr. Hayes is a member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Hayes has acted as a mentor to new attorneys in Georgia. Mr. Hayes has also acted as a judge for numerous national mock trial competitions.
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Practice areas
I represent clients in all the courts of Georgia and in Federal Court.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Building 600, Suite 620
1015 Tyrone Road
Tyrone, GA, 30290
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1996 | 04/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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ABA National Criminal Justice Trial Advocacy | American Bar Association | 2009 |
Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service | State Bar of Georgia | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Sanchez Hayes & Associates, LLC | 2007 - Present |
Adjunct Professor | Georgia State University School Of Law | 2009 - 2015 |
Assistant District Attorney | Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office | 2008 - 2009 |
Assistant District Attorney | Coweta Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office | 1996 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2007 - Present | |
Fayette County Bar Foundation | 2007 - Present | |
State Bar of Georgia | 1996 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Prosecuting Attorney's Council of Georgia Handbook | Search & Seizure | 1997 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Georgia State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
Auburn University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Prosecutor Boot Camp | Search & Seizures | 2007 |
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Carol Colliersmith, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 5, 2017
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I have discussed various legal matters with Mr. Hayes and find him knowledgeable, effective and professional. I recommend him.
Michael Granims, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 1, 2015
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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.
Carol Colliersmith, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 5, 2017
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I have discussed various legal matters with Mr. Hayes and find him knowledgeable, effective and professional. I recommend him.
Michael Granims, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 1, 2015
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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.
Anita Clark, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 28, 2015
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.
Travis Newton, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 14, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Donald Kilfin, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 5, 2014
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.
Stacey Flynn, General practice Attorney on Feb 19, 2014
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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.