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Driven by both personal experience and disciplined legal training, Hayley Worrell brings precision, persistence, and compassion to criminal defense and post-conviction work. Her purpose was forged when her husband was wrongfully convicted, giving her an intimate understanding of the emotional toll a criminal case takes on the accused and the families who love them. Hayley approaches representation as a partnership, keeping clients informed and empowered through candid, consistent communication. Clients receive her direct contact information and can expect their questions to be addressed promptly, because she believes no one should have to endure this process feeling isolated or confused. During law school at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Hayley advocated in the Post-Conviction Clinic, where she drafted and prepared post-conviction relief petitions, commutation applications, parole hearing submissions, pardon petitions, and habeas corpus filings. Reviewing complete trial transcripts across numerous cases taught her what arguments succeed, where errors occur, and how to protect the record from the outset. That perspective makes her a sharper trial advocate—quick to identify legal issues, strategic in strengthening a case early, and unwavering in safeguarding constitutional rights while pursuing the most just outcome.
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State: Arizona
Acquired: 2025
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7310 N. 16th Street, Suite 330A, Phoenix, AZ, 85020
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Posted by Mary | October 28, 2025
The Team Approach:
Attorney Haley Wornell is a very personable and intelligent lawyer who lets you know how important your case is to her and the firm. She is there for your family when needed! She works with the other lawyers assigned to your case to make sure you feel well represented. She has very good consultati...
Mary, thank you so much for these kind words. I am so glad that I was able to help give you and your family some peace of mind and help you through this difficult time.
Posted by Melody | October 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Perfect lawyer to consider
Hayley was wonderful, intelligent, and very knowledgeable. She spent time discussing everything with us and made sure we understood everything as well. Good listener and eager to help with anything. I hope I never need to hire a lawyer again but if something unexpected happens I would immediately cal...
Melody, Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate them more than you know. I am so happy I was able to help you through this unexpected and unjust situation you had to go through and get it resolved for you.
"Hayley is a passionate, fierce and dedicated trial attorney. I have had the pleasure of supervising her since she became licensed, and it is clear that her work ethic and dedication to her clients is unmatched. We are lucky to have her on our team and I highly recommend Hayley. She is a rising star in this profession."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2025 - Present
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Rule 39 Certified Student Attorney, Arizona State University's Post-Conviction Clinic
2025
JD - Juris Doctor
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