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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
35 years | 6,000 cases
35 years
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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
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Family
Posted by Javier | February 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
A-1 Lawyer
Mr. Bays has represented a few friends and co workers and those cases were all wins. With that being said, I knew I needed him and our experience was great. Randy had a gameplan and he was aggressive in court during our hearing. He didnt let down and showed the facts and told it like it is. I was gra...
Posted by Adnan | April 17, 2017 | Family
Regarding parenting time
I am Adnan writing from Bangladesh. I hired Mr. Randall Bays as my attorney to resolve child custody case on January 2016. Though the case has passed many months but Randy never ever loses hope. He sticks himself to continue the case without losing patience. It was not that easy to get positive resul...
Posted by Clay | February 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Child Custody Disaster
I hired Mr. Randy Bays and Bays Law to handle a very complex child custody case. The original order was out of Texas, the “home state” was Washington, and I needed Arizona to intervene in an emergency. Mr. Bays fought very hard and diligently to ensure that my daughter was protected. His firm was alw...
Posted by Paul | September 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
He did everything he said he would.
I went for a consult and was told exactly what he felt he could do for me. It all sounded great almost to good. When I was informed of the cost I did not think that I would be able to afford his services but with a little help I was thankfully able to pay his fees. There was one small hiccup with a m...
Posted by Jason Hanes | January 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Relocation/Custody Hearing
I was referred to Bays Law by some friends of mine. I was skeptical at first but I was in need of immediate services due to being served documents for a Relocation/Custody Hearing and an Order of Exparte’. I was due in court for the Order of Exparte’ four days after receiving the paper work. I contac...
"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"
Litigation lawyer
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.
2004
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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