Defense Lawyer Phillip Hayes’ Success Rate in Jury Trials Is Better Than 95%

Dallas criminal defender Phillip Wayne Hayes can point to an enviable accomplishment in his field, scoring victories in 82 jury trials out of a total of 86 in North Texas — an incredible 95.3% success rate. In 2009, Dallas’s D Magazine named Phillip Hayes a legal “Rising Star” and one of the Best Personal Lawyers in Dallas.

Phillip Hayes, Criminal Defense Attorney, Dallas

Hayes says he owes his wins to his previous experience as a Dallas County assistant prosecutor, as well as his expansive knowledge of state and federal criminal law. As a past prosecutor, Hayes brings to his job unique insights into strengths and weaknesses of most government cases implicating his clients. Hayes has participated in more than 8,000 legal cases, and he says that his success is drawn from tireless dedication to his craft and due diligence, along with an inclination to take cases to court if necessary. In these instances, Hayes is well-known for his steady resolve, expert preparation, and aggressive defense in the courtroom, all of which have helped him obtain favorable plea offers for clients from opposing attorneys.

Hayes works to stay on top of new legislation, developments, and changes in the legal arena. With each case, he scrupulously assesses his clients’ positions and always seeks to leverage weaknesses in prosecutorial arguments, working to safeguard his client’s freedoms and rights under the law. His goal for clients is an acquittal or the most reasonable alternative, given the relevant circumstances. Hayes undertakes exhaustive investigations into prosecutors’ positions, and he makes sure to address all client concerns and questions they have regarding their case, utilizing his extensive legal experience.

Hayes’s goal is to permit a client to make the most informed, educated decisions and effectively counter any tactics undertaken by prosecutors. If a prosecutor makes a plea offer, Hayes helps a client evaluate it; if a case appears headed for trial, he’ll assist a client with applying a sound legal strategy. Born in Texas, Hayes has an intrinsic understanding of Texas juries. He knows very well the implications of a criminal conviction in Texas, and he knows what effect a conviction holds for a client’s future. Clients receiving counsel from Hayes can count on the sharpness of his legal acumen and the intelligence of his advice.

Hayes takes seriously his clients’ stature and prospects, and he intentionally limits the number of cases he handles in order to provide the most copious attention, personalized service, and highest-quality defense on every occasion.

Hayes’s office is in Dallas, Texas. He defends clients located in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth region, including in Allen, Mesquite, Irving, and North Dallas. He also helps clients in Denton, Kaufman, Tarrant, and Dallas Counties.