Matthew Garrett Hayes

Matthew Garrett Hayes

4.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Mesa, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

1930 E. Brown Road, Suite 102, Mesa, AZ

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 20 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2005

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Location

Grand Canyon Law Group

1930 E. Brown Road, Suite 102, Mesa, AZ, 85203

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Matthew Garrett Hayes's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Crystal | September 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exceptional Attorney!

Matthew has represented me for about 7 months and he is extremely communicative. I have never felt alone or in the dark whole sorting out this case. He ensures I fully understand what is going on, next steps and all possibilities. I’m never left confused or unsure. These things mean so much to someon...e like myself navigating the legal system. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney!

Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney!!!

Matt Hayes was extremely helpful to me and my family. He helped me communicate with the other attorneys and the court/ judge in the case. There was challenges with communication in our case on the part of the other parties and he was very diligent in getting the information we needed. Never being ...a victim of a crime, I was very nervous and not sure of the process. He explained what the reasonable expectations were in our case. He helped me understand and educated me on the process of the legal system. He was a great advocate for me and my family and help put me at ease during a very stressful process. He is extremely experienced and was able to explain things in a way we could understand. He spent a lot of time with us during the process. I would highly recommend Matt Hayes to anyone looking for an attorney!! He is an excellent attorney!!

Posted by C | May 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Matt Hayes is an exceptional attorney, as well as an exceptional human being!

Choosing Matt Hayes to look out for me, in this legal matter, is the wisest decision I could have made! I certainly would NOT have been any match for the situation without his YEARS of experience and clear guidance every step of the way! He is not only highly experienced and highly qualified to hand...le ALL the aspects for his client's highest good, he genuinely cares, and takes the time to listen to the serious concerns and questions, and explains the various aspects in a way that is easily understood, by someone who has NEVER been in a legal situation in their entire life! I came to him with a serious legal situation, which I never dreamed would cross my life---I was beyond terrified. He met with me for the very first time, and really listened carefully to me. He explained all the various possibilities and the most likely end results for me, based on what we knew. He gained my trust, and I felt safe knowing he would do his best for me, so choosing him over others was easy! His genuine kindness, and compassion, and reassurance, told me volumes about the kind of person he is, which , to me was vital! Each step of the process he prepared me for what would be involved! It was a HUGE comfort to know that HE would BE representing ME, and that (in several instances) I didn't need to even BE there. When I did need to appear, he had prepared me for the process. Through it all I felt SAFE----that speaks VOLUMES, because I have never been even close to anything like the situation I was in! MATT HAYES is the man I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone who values YEARS OF EXCELLENT, SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE, INTEGRITY, KINDNESS, and PATIENCE!!! Matt was able to get MUCH BETTER RESULTS for ME, which would NEVER have happened if not for HIM and his years of experience!! Besides ALL this---MATT offers A FLAT FEE, (and a very reasonable fee) and a payment plan if needed, to ease your stress!! He also offers to come TO his client, if needed! In my case that was a HUGE reason I even CHOSE to meet with him the very FIRST time-- because I don't know my way around the metro area at all, and wouldn't have been ABLE to DRIVE to HIS office each time!! HUGE BENEFIT OVER EVERYONE ELSE that I had looked into.

Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great straight talking lawyer

Matthew was a great straight talking lawyer that doesn't beat around the bush, and I appreciate that. I had an extreme DUI that he plead down to the lesser DUI. He did all that he could do without taking it to trial. He will continue to advocate for me while I have to deal with an interlock in my c...ar. I am satisfied with the results of hiring him, and appreciate his generous payment plan option.

Posted by Lance | July 17, 2015 | Business

Best Attorney I've ever hired

I have hired Matt for so many different legal fields and he has beat or got done exactly what I hired him for . As to date he has never lost a case nor came back to me requesting more money, like numerous other attorneys I've hired . I think so highly of him and his abilities I have used his services... for all of my businesses, recommended him to my Father, who is using his services as I wright this (dog bite case), and one time when I found myself looking at a serious criminal allegation . Matt is one of the few Attorneys I've encountered that has extremely reasonable pricing, doesn't have shifty eyes, gets the job done as stated, kept me informed every step of the way, and is a likable guy .

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Matthew Garrett Hayes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Justin Whittenton

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Matt since I started practicing criminal defense and DUI defense. He is extremely knowledgeable, hard-working, and is always fighting for the best for his clients. I cannot recommend him enough."

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Parham Hakimi

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"He truly cares about each one of his clients and provides them with the highest possible level of representation.I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Bleier

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Matt for many years, first as a prosecutor and now as a defense lawyer. He is a smart and dedicated advocate who cares deeply for his clients."

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Matthew Riggs

Criminal defense lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Matt to be a man of integrity both in the legal practice and in personal settings."

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Whitney Harvey

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Matt on multiple cases. Matt is the consummate professional. He is competent, and always prepared. He is always willing to make himself available, and offers stellar customer service to his clients. Matt is courteous to everyone he comes in contact with, including opposing counsel and judicial staff. He is relatable, and works hard to achieve the best result for his clients. Matt is an excellent criminal defense attorney, and someone that I would recommend to anyone in need of criminal defense services. Thanks Matt for all of your hard work and for everything you do to better our community."

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Shana Bereche

Unknown lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matt Hayes is an excellent criminal defense attorney and overall litigator. He always spends the time necessary to meet with his clients, assure they understand the litigation process, and develop the appropriate litigation strategy for his cases. He is not only an effective litigator, but also a well respected member of the legal community. His attention to detail and genuinely pleasant demeanor set him apart from other attorneys in the court room. I would highly recommend him."

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Robert Larson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt works hard for his clients, understands the law, and gets great results."

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Michelle Bell

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have encountered Matt numerous times in Court. He is always one of the first attorneys to arrive at the courthouse. Matt is respected by fellow defense attorneys and prosecutors. Mat is knowledgeable, professional, and hardworking. Any client who chooses Matt as defense counsel is in good hands."

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David Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a smart, hardworking attorney who goes the extra mile for his clients."

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Raymond Kimble

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Matt for several years. He is a very intelligent and skilled lawyer"

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Justin Whittenton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Parham Hakimi

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Larson

Family lawyer

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Adam Bleier

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michelle Bell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Raymond Kimble

Criminal defense lawyer

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Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2018

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2018

Top 10 Percent in the USA: Criminal Defense, Lawyers of Distinction

2018

Solo Practitioner of the Month, Attorney At Law Magazine

2018

Criminal Defense Top 10 Arizona Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2017

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2017

Top 10 Percent in USA, Lawyers of Distinction

2017

10 Best Attorneys: Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Attorneys

Work Experience

2008 - 2014

Associate, Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, PLC

2007 - 2008

Associate, Humphrey & Petersen

2005 - 2007

County Attorney, Pima County Attorney's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2010

Defense Research Institute, Legislative Research Committee

Legislative Liaison

Sample of Legal Cases

Drugs and Robbery Charges

Reduced to Misdemeanor

DUI

Received Reckless Plea

Criminal Probation Violation Case

Reinstatement to Probation

DUI

Conviction Set Aside

Shoplifting Case

dismissed

Shoplifting Case

dismissed

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Education

2005

University of Tulsa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Brigham Young University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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