Doug Hayes Lawyer
Practice Areas:
Criminal and Constitutional Defense, including DUI's, Murder, Burglary, Robbery, Assault, Rape, Kidnapping, Child Molestation, Embezzlement, NSF checks, Forgery, Contempt of Court/Violating Restraining Orders, Parole and Probation violations, Resisting Arrest, Public Intoxication, Bail and Juvenile Delinquency matters; Administrative Proceedings, including DMV proceedings, state licensure board proceedings, etc.
Appeals and Post-Conviction Proceedings, including appeals, petitions for writs of habeas corpus and/or writs of error coram nobis, motions to vacate judgments, withdraw pleas and dismiss cases, motions for early termination of probation, motions to reduce felonies to misdemeanors; Personal Injury actions, including automobile accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death actions and slip-and-fall accidents.
Experience:
Former Deputy District Attorney, County of Merced; former Deputy District Attorney, County of Santa Barbara; former Judge Pro Tem, Superior Court, County of Santa Barbara; 35 years private practice of law and over 300 jury trials in Santa Barbara County.
Admitted to Practice:
United States Supreme Court, Second Circuit Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California, and the Southern District of New York; California Supreme Court and all other courts of the State of California; all courts of the State of New York.
Law School:
Juris Doctorate, University of Oregon, School of Law.
College:
Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Member:
State Bar of California, State Bar of New York, California Public Defender's Association, Eagle Scouts.
Fees for my services
I will fully discuss with you before you hire me how much it will cost. If it is a criminal matter, I generally receive my fee in advance and it will include, in addition to my services, such things as second counsel, legal research, pretrial motions and writs, secretarial help, etc. Payment may be by check, cash or credit card. Other services, for example, an investigator, if necessary, will be additional.
My job is to do for you what you would do for yourself if you had my knowledge, education and experience. I am a lawyer first, and my fees are reasonable and affordable. I will personally make every court appearance for, and/or with you; you will not be relegated to representation by inexperienced associates. We handle all cases efficiently and discreetly, making every effort to avoid publicity and protect your privacy.”
