$ 250-250 per hour
Cody L Hayes
also known as Cody Hayes
About Cody
Biography
I'm Cody Hayes and I operate a law firm dedicated to helping people become unmarried without ruining the rest of their lives. I was a teenager when my mother and stepfather transitioned out of their marriage.
As a family, we were always doing things together: Sailing trips to Catalina Island; Hiking and backpacking through every tiny canyon and stream we could find, and mountain biking and rollerblading together as a family all over the city. My twin brother and I had the time of our lives.
I remember how confusing it was to have been there through all those good times, only to find myself with two parents who no longer wanted to be with each other. It was hard for me to understand why it wasn’t worth it for them to try again.
My parents encouraged me and my brother to ask questions. And they gave us honest answers. In the end, I remember asking each of them independently if they could see any way possible to stay their own ways, each of my parents helped me understand that being apart from one another was what would make them the happiest.
I couldn’t argue with that. I didn’t like it and it wasn’t my preference, but I could respect their decision because I knew it was the truth.
As time went on, I came to realize that the relationship I had with my parents didn’t depend on them being together at all.
And they were right about their happiness. By transitioning out of their dysfunctional marriage and moving forward with their individual lives, they became more relaxed, more joyous, and easier to be around. They both refocused on what was important to themselves and began to accomplish their personal goals again.
In a dysfunctional marriage, nobody wins. Moving forward with their lives made it possible for my parents to be happy, and enabled them to support me and my brother in ways they couldn’t have managed if they had stayed together.
At Hayes Esquire PLLC, it’s our mission to help people become unmarried without ruining the rest of their lives — and to help couples with children transition from husband and wife to partners in parenting. We achieve our goals by seeing to it that clients of the firm gain the legal information, advice, and emotional support they need to ensure that their disputes are resolved without a lot of bitterness and resentment, that their families are left intact, and that the stress and expense often associated with prolonged litigation is alleviated.
Not only is a divorce the end of a marriage, but it can also be the beginning of a fulfilling life for everyone involved. If you’d like to transition from married to unmarried in a way that moves you toward the brightest future possible, please contact us for a complimentary consultation.
Sincerely,
Cody L. Hayes
Hayes Esquire PLLC
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
90%
21 years | 15 cases
Mediation
10%
16 years | 103 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arizona for 12 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2013
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Location
Hayes Esquire PLLC
610 E Roosevelt #133, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
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Cody L Hayes's Reviews
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Posted by C | August 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING!!!
What can I say about CH except that he is the perfect hybrid of resilience and compassion. His innate ability to see obstacles in such a unique manner which enables him to figure out a solution no lawyer will see coming is what makes him THE MAN! He won't use a sledgehammer or a huge pogo stick to ge...
Posted by Lindsey | March 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Brilliant Attorney
Brilliant is the best way to describe Cody Hayes. I had an extensive, and very complicated child custody case that spanned over several years (I used many different well known attorneys and still did not accomplish my goal). Cody Hayes is extremely intelligent and knowledgeable about family law and n...
Posted by Chanell | December 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Reliable
I’m very happy with the service I’ve received. Excellent attorney, means what he says and does what he says he’s going to do. He dedicates himself to accomplishing the task. He truly cares about the families he serves and is always fair. Don’t have a bad thing to say about Cody Hayes. Wonderful job.
Posted by Tristan | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very thorough and knowledgeable
Cody is a gem amongst the many family attorneys in Phoenix. I would highly recommend him to anyone with divorce, custody, or child support issues. Cody is extremely organized and thorough. Not only is he exttemely proficient in navigating through the courts system and laws, he makes sure that you ...
Posted by Todd | February 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Caring man with a good heart
Use Cody Hayes as your family lawyer. He knows his game. He keeps things very level headed, even when i was at my most angry and heated, he always had calm and rational advice. He has stayed on with my case, winning against a very irrational ex. He can see though the BS, He does an excellent job p...
Cody L Hayes's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Cody for ten years now, and can truly attest that he is a great attorney. He is very dedicated to his clients and his profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. He works hard for his clients."
"Cody L. Hayes is a dedicated and knowledgeable Family Law attorney. He is able to be caring and compassionate with his clients while offering firm, rational guidance combined with a deep knowledge of the law. If you are fortunate enough to have Cody as your attorney you have one of the best Family Law attorneys in the Phoenix-metro area."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Cody has great passion and dedication to his clients that allows them to succeed in their cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Cody for some time. Cody is energetic and takes a fresh approach to family law. Highly recommended."
"I endorse Cody and have known him since early 2014. He is a well respected member of the legal community and is an experienced mediator and collaborative law attorney. I do not hesitate to recommend him and refer relocating clients or jurisdictional cases to his firm."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred several clients to Cody for Family Law matters. I have been happy with his communication with me (with client consent) and clients have given positive feedback to me. I will continue to refer people and clients I know to Cody to help them "Get Unmarried without Ruining the Rest of their Lives.""
"Cody is an excellent attorney who is dedicated to his practice and his clients. He is knowledgeable and approachable. I would recommend him to any seeking an empathetic and excellent advocate."
"Cody Hayes and I graduated from the same law school and have known each other since. At an alumni event he gave me the most eye-opening advice in my legal career thus far, for which I shall forever be grateful! You will get nothing less than his full time and attention when engaging him. Cody is a dedicated, ethical, and smart attorney who works tirelessly. I have no reservations recommending him to anyone."
"Cody is an excellent attorney who will always represent his client's with integrity. I endorse Cody Hayes."
"If you need family law mediation, Cody is the man. I highly recommend him."
"Cody is compassionate and driven. He works hard to improve the overall experience of his clientele. I fully endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Cody. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Cody is a dedicated attorney who works diligently for his clients. He regularly advances his legal knowledge. Cody strives to find beneficial resolutions for his clients whenever possible."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Best Of The Valley - Best Divorce Lawyer, Phoenix Magazine
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Founding Attorney, Hayes Esquire PLLC
2009 - Present
Volunteer Mediator, Maricopa County Justice Courts
2012 - 2012
Office Manager & Paralegal, Kielsky Rike, PLLC
2011 - 2012
Judicial Extern, Maricopa County Superior Court
Associations
2015 - Present
Association for Conflict ResolutionBoard Member
2014 - Present
Scottsdale Bar AssociationBoard Member
2013 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2013 - Present
Arizona Summit Law School Alumni AssociationVice President
2012 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2010 - Present
Maricopa County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Parenting Time - Infant Child
Detailed Parenting Plan Providing for Collaboration Between Mother, Father, and Grandparents
Spousal Maintenance 1
Spousal Maintenance Award For Husband
Education
2012
Arizona Summit Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Arizona State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
Arizona Center for Divorce Education
The Rules of Divorce - Monthly Seminar
Publications
2016
Private
The Parenting Paradox
Languages
English