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also known as Randy Bays, P. Randall Bays
Mr. Bays is a former Marine Corps Judge Advocate (military attorney) who was awarded by the American Bar Association (ABA) for his aggressive and courageous advocacy. Mr. Bays is an alumnus of Arizona State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing and International Business. He received his Juris Doctorate (Law Degree) from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. Between his first and second years of law school, he studied law in England with English Barristers associated with the Inns of Court.
Between his second and third year of law school he attended Marine Corps Officer's training in Quantico, Virginia. He then received his certification as a JAG Officer from Naval Justice School, New Port, Rhode Island. Mr. Bays began his legal career working for the prestigious Office of Counsel to the Commandant of the Marine Corps in Washington, D.C. He was then transferred to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where he worked at the world's largest Marine Corps installation as a defense counsel, Special Assistant United States Attorney, legal assistance attorney and tax attorney. His legal military career culminated with his appointment as an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate for the U.S. Space Command (NORAD) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. During his professional career, Mr. Bays also taught criminal law at Carteret Community College in Morehead City, North Carolina.
Mr. Bays has received a number of awards to include being selected to the MOOT Court Honors Board, an American Bar Association (LAMP) Award for outstanding legal services, and received two Navy Achievement Medals for outstanding contribution as a Tax Attorney and Legal Assistance Attorney. He is a former staff writer for California Forms and Procedures.
Currently, Mr. Bays practices law in Sierra Vista, Arizona in family law matters including adotion, paternity, divorce and legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support, relocation hearings, spousal maintenance and property issues relating to retirement and pension plans, Hague Convention, International Child Abduction, premarital agreements, taxes, business issues, and military issues, to include military divorce and military retirement. Also, he is the former City Attorney for the well known, historic community of Tombstone, Arizona.
Mr. Bays is licensed to practice in the Arizona State and Federal Courts, Federal Claims Court, Federal Tax Court, U.S. Court of Veteran's Appeals, Military Courts and the U.S. Court of Military Appeals.
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35 years | 6,000 cases
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Acquired: 2011
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1991
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
100 S 7TH STREET, SIERRA VISTA, AZ, 85635
43 Client Reviews
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Posted by Erika | December 07, 2012 | Divorce & Separation
Excellent service!
Mr. Bays represented me during my divorce and child custody case. The first day I walked in I was nervous and scared due to my situation. Not only did Mr. Bays help me calm down, but before I left he told me the outcome of my case. He was 100% correct. I now have sole legal and physical custody of my...
Posted by Holly | September 08, 2011 | Child Custody
I Highly Recommend Randy!
I found Randy by recommendations from other clients and one even came from another lawyer. My ex (at the time, my husband) took off with my 1 1/2 y/o daughter and most of our belongings and went to another state while I was at work, he emptied the bank account and had retained a lawyer! I was left wi...
Posted by Jason | May 01, 2011 | Child Custody
Best in the West
Less than 2% of fathers are awarded sole legal and physical custody of their children in the western part of the United States. Prior to retaining Randy I had conferred with approximately six other attorneys before speaking to Mr. Bays. All my previous consultations resulted in the attorneys' recomme...
Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2011 | Child Custody
Child Custody
Mr. Bays recently represented me in a child custody case. For many years, I have been struggling with collecting enough information to prove my ex spouse was using drugs and had a psychiatric mental health problem. Eventually, I had enough information to use in court and Randy presented the facts w...
Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2011 | Family
One of a kind
Give this man a cape. He is that good! My Daughter and I were in a difficult situation and being from out of state, had no one to turn to. Mr. Bays became our rescuer . He Listened to the situation, helped obtain proper paperwork to protect my daughter and help her get things settled at a rapid pac...
"I endorse Randy. He is a zealous and dedicated advocate for his clients. I also endorse him in areas of child custody, legal decision making and parenting time issues. I have had occasion to review appellate decisions entered in Randy's favor. His legal arguments are sound, reasoned and thorough. Randy is very knowledgeable in complex family law issues and has even presented cases incident to the Hague Convention."
Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Randy for about 15 years. I have co-counseled cases with him, as well as worked against him as opposing counsel. Randy puts in the time and work, is always prepared, knows the law and is an excellent advocate for his clients. I'd recommend him to anyone needing a family law attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Paul "Randy" Bays for several years and I have observed him in court proceedings. He is an aggressive and highly experienced domestic relations attorney in Cochise County, Arizona. I would strongly recommend Randy to anyone seeking an attorney in a dissolution of marriage/child custody situation. In addition, Randy has an excellent staff to support and assist with the representation of his clients. Sincerely, Joseph P. DiRoberto"
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Suspension issued in AZ, 2022
updated on 02/22/2022Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension issued in AZ, 2021
updated on 02/22/2022Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
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Outstanding Contribution at City Attorney, City of Tombstone
1993
LAMP Award for Oustanding Legal Services, American Bar Association
1989
MOOT COURT, MOOT COURT HONORS BOARD
1996 - Present
CITY ATTORNEY, CITY OF TOMBSTONE
1994 - Present
Attorney, BAYS LAW PC
1994 - Present
President, Bays Law, PC
1993 - 1994
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Government - Attorney
1992 - 1994
JAG- Military Attorney, U.S. Armed Forces
1994 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaFamily Law Section
1990 - Present
American Bar Association
Court of Appeals affirmed trial court's order that Mr. Park pay unpaid military retired pay to Michelle Park.
The Federal Court in Arizona denied Father's Petition to return the minor child to Canada pursuant to the Hague Convention.
Trial Court's decision affirmed on all issues
The Court of Appeals vacated the court's order denying the petition to terminate Alex's parental rights and remand the case for reconsideration under the correct legal standard.
Mr. Bays successfully convinced the Court of Appeals that the trial court's ruling on custody was correct and to affirm the trial court's decision
Mr. Bays was successful in getting the Court of Appeals to vacate the order and remand the case to the trial court for further proceedings.
Mr. Bays was successful in getting the Court of Appeals to vacate the order and remand the case to the trial court for further proceedings.
Held that Wife's heirs should have a remedy to correct any errors in the division of the property in the divorce. However, Mr. Bays was successful in convincing the Court of Appeals to uphold the trial court's division of property.
Mr. Bays was successful in convincing the Court of Appeals to vacate in part the trial court's decision and remand with directions.
1991
JAG
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BS - Bachelor of Science
2010
Practicing Law in Arizona
2002
English
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