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Steven Todd Hayden

4.8
Rating: 5.4

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Federal Crime

2351 W. Northwest Hwy. #1303, Dallas, TX

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 65%

All misdemeanors and felonies from DWI and Theft to Aggravated Assault and Capital Murder. Aggressive defense with privacy and compassion. Payment plans. Thousands of satisfied clients who refer their friends and family. Free case evaluation.

28 years | 1,000 cases

65%
Immigration 20%

Since 1996, hundreds of successful Green Card and Naturalization clients refer friends and family to us. Now Family-Based Green Cards and Deportation/Removal only. I practice Immigration and Criminal and I know how these two areas affect each other.

30 years | 300 cases

20%
Federal Crime 15%

Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas and BEYOND. Private cases only, from simple Fraud cases to vast Drug Conspiracies. We know FBI, DEA, DHS and ATF. I explain the Federal System and work tirelessly for the lowest sentence possible.

23 years | 50 cases

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Location

Law Offices Of Steven Hayden

2351 W. Northwest Hwy. #1303, Dallas, TX, 75220

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Steven Todd Hayden's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Chrystal | December 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The BEST Attorney in Dallas

My family and I were placed in a situation we’ve never been in before. We needed someone to guide us, someone to speak for us and more importantly someone we could TRUST and didn’t know where to start. Thankfully a friend recommended Steve’s services. He kept us informed, his staff is so friendly, h...e’s very professional and knowledgeable. He was dedicated and engaged in our case and it’s hard to find someone who will make you feel like you’re “important”. Thanks to Steve we were able to come to a resolution that benefited our family. Best attorney hands down!

Posted by David | May 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Incompetent. Plea Lawyer.

Very nice man that knows absolutely nothing about how to properly defend you at trial. He literally lost a case against a dead person. I was falsley charged with Injury to a Elderly then found guilty at trial. The gentleman that lied and said that I ran him over while legally repoing his vehicle fo...r nonpayment unfortunately found out he had cancer when they did a full cat scan and found no broken bones and 1 cronic fracture in his frail 69 year old legs which I supposedly ran over. He died before my trial date from complications with Cancer. RIP. FYI a chronic fracture is developed over many years. Fortunately for my case the lying complaining witness is dead so it should be dismissed because of my constitutional rights to face my accuser. WRONG! Hayden "You should really consider taking a plea." If I was made of money I would have fired him the second those words spewed from his DA but kissing mouth. Fortunately the medical records show that his injuries are not consistent with those of someone being run over by a 4000lb truck. WRONG! The DA did not want the doctor to testify and Hayden does what ever the DA tells him to do. It's like he works for the DA not for his innocent client. The good things about Steven Hayden are that he always returns your phone calls. And he will take you to a place to eat that you probably could not afford after he assists the DA in finding you Guilty at Trial. I do not recommend this attorney at all.. I would give him zero stars if possible. I want a refund.

Steven Hayden

Replied last May 06, 2017

David's trial was my only loss of 2016. Before and after his case F13-55770, I won murder cases, aggravated assaults, theft, indecent exposure, DWI, etc. Please make your own decision regarding David's credibility. We urged a pretrial motion alleging a violation of 6th Amendment Right to Confront Witness, which had NEVER BEEN filed before in Dallas County according to the judges I conferenced with. After his judge wrongly (I believe) allowed the State to continue the trial violating our 6th Amendment Rights, I expertly made a record for appeal purposes. The case was not made "by a dead man" but instead through the eyewitness testimony of his son and grandson. David wasn't charged with "running over" someone, he was being charged with injuring an elderly man, who (after the botched repo incident) could NO LONGER WALK, until the date of his untimely death. I worked tirelessly for over two years and twenty-two court appearances trying and get F13-55770 dismissed. Ultimately, David's felony record, the judge's 6th Amendment mistake, and the family's compelling testimony resulted in a finding of guilt. HOWEVER, given all of THAT, the judge STILL wanted to keep the case off of David's record due to my representation, but couldn't because of his previous felonies and his plea of 'not guilty' before trial - so she ultimately gave him the shortest probation possible (2yrs) and a $0.00 fine - even though she thought he was responsible for permanently crippling the victim during the repossession! Perhaps the most telling thing, is that even though I preserved appeal (and I believe that the Court of Appeals would have vacated the judgment based upon 6th Amendment principles) AND I secured a free appeal lawyer for David, he NEVER FOLLOWED THROUGH with his right to appeal! Instead he got on the Internet and whined like a child. NOW (5/6/2017) David has a warrant for his arrest and a pending probation violation because he cannot follow a few simple rules to stay out of prison. Yes, I am disappointed with case F13-55770 but mostly because I could not get my client to listen to good sense during negotiations for dismissal, I did not draw a Constitutionally-minded judge when the case was filed, and that David refused to appeal the matter. Instead he stuck his head in the sand and screwed-up his probation. But again, this was my ONLY loss in 2016. Thank you AVVO for your services, and thank you David.

Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Thankful to have found Mr. Hayden

Mr. Hayden represented my husband on a federal case. As we all know a federal case is a sensitive matter. I can honestly say I couldnt have found a better attorney. The office staff was great! I would always be up to date on my husbands case. Mr. Hayden makes it a priority to accommidate his clients.... He fought for my husband and because of that determanation his time was reduced. Its his knowledge of law that helped us not only get his time reduced but helped my husband do his time in a camp. I am very grateful for Mr. Hayden's ambition in what he does best. Words are not enough to show the immense gratitude I have for everything he's done for us. I have referred several relatives along with friends and they also have been satisfied with his work. I will continue to pass along his card because I know he's an awesome attorney.

Posted by TR | April 24, 2014 | Criminal Defense

SUPERIOR - Like a weight has been lifted

I know in the world of online reviews you don't know if what your reading is legitimate or not, but I can tell you that I am a real client who was in desperate need of an attorney who could help me with my situation (charged with a crime) and so far Mr. Hayden has been exceptional. I was sitting in j...ail and my world was crumbling around me. I thought I was going to get kicked out of my MBA program at school, lose my friends and all of my respect and dignity as the weight of my situation was crushing me. Mr. Hayden was contacted by a friend of mine who knew I was arrested. Without going into detail it has been 3 days since I first spoke with him in the attorney visitation room at the Dallas County Jail and I feel great hope that I can tackle this legal matter and keep my life going. Obviously, I am out of jail now and am meeting with him today actually to review my case in more detail. He isn't just giving me what I consider to be superior skill and talent but I don't feel like I am alone in a horrible situation anymore, I feel hope and feel better about the future even though this is going to be a long road.

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David Traylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 20

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffery King

Federal crime lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is an outstanding advocate. I have referred several clients to him because I know he will provide zealous and passionate representation. And his mastery of immigration law and criminal law is a very helpful combination. Highly endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  5.4 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2020

updated on 05/26/2021

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Steven’s comment:

“Thank you Avvo for bringing this to light. My client secretly recorded a private confidential conversation in my office to try and extort his fee back - and the Texas Bar awarded him NOTHING - the judgment is on their website. Yes, I am embarrassed/upset but I did MY JOB. After 16+yrs in prison for Attempted Murder, the client committed felony Fraud and demanded that I get him NO new jail time AT ALL... and I DELIVERED! Probation and NO jail time - from the toughest County in North Texas!”

Honors

2002

Who's Who in Executives and Professionals, National Register

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney / Owner, Law Offices of Steven Hayden

1996 - 1998

General Counsel, U.S. Rehab Resources International, Inc.

Associations

2003 - Present

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Johnson

Case Dismissed by the Special Prosecutor

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Education

1996

Southern Methodist University

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Texas at Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

N/A

Weekly Legal Column La Subasta - Spanish Newspaper

Languages

English

Spanish

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