Hayes Law Office

A Lawyer Who Gave Me Options, Not Fear When I was looking for an attorney, I contacted about eight different lawyers before reaching out to Hayes Law Office. Unfortunately, my experience with those attorneys was very similar. Because this was my first offense and I was understandably worried about the possibility of a misdemeanor conviction, several of them focused heavily on how serious the charge was, told me how bad the situation was likely to be, and then quoted me fees in the $5,000–$6,000 range. Then I called Hayes Law Office and spoke with Attorney Philip Hayes. The difference was immediate. Mr. Hayes did not try to use my fear or the fact that I had never been in trouble before to pressure me. Instead, he actually explained the mechanics of the charges, explained why the situation was serious, and then laid out three realistic possible outcomes. He was honest about the potential consequences while also explaining why, because this was my first offense and my case was being handled outside of ordinary traffic court, there was room to negotiate. He also offered me a substantially more reasonable fee than the other attorneys I had spoken with, which made a huge difference. But what ultimately convinced me to hire him wasn't just the cost—it was the way he treated me and the confidence I had after speaking with him. I felt like I was being given honest legal advice rather than being pressured because I was scared of what might happen. I also came prepared by gathering documentation showing mitigating circumstances, completing the Indiana Driver Safety Program only four days after receiving the charges, and obtaining documentation of my prior safe-driving habits through GEICO's driving program. I provided all of that information to Mr. Hayes by my second court appearance. Rather than ignoring the work I had already done, he took the information seriously and incorporated the mitigating documentation into his approach. He asked for additional time, used the information when negotiating with the prosecutor, and ultimately got me the outcome I was hoping for. Instead of receiving a misdemeanor conviction, I received a diversion agreement that gives me the opportunity to complete the required conditions and have the entire case dismissed. What impressed me most was that Mr. Hayes never made unrealistic promises. He explained the risks, gave me realistic options, and then worked toward the best outcome available. In the end, he delivered exactly the kind of result I had hoped was possible when I first called him. I am extremely grateful that Hayes Law Office was the next call I made after those first eight attorneys. If you're facing a criminal or traffic-related charge in Indianapolis and are looking for an attorney who will actually explain your options, treat you with respect, and fight for the best outcome, I would absolutely recommend Philip Hayes and Hayes Law Office. Five stars without hesitation.

Thank you to Mr. Hayes and his staff for helping me through my case. Before contacting his office, I had two other attorneys say I had to do 2yrs regardless of my circumstance. After talking with Mr. Hayes, he made me feel comfortable right at the beginning and I couldn't have made a better choice. Thanks to him and his office, I am able to continue to work and be with my family.

I highly recommend Hayes Law Office! Mr. Hayes and his team do an amazing job at assisting you through the court process and are with you every step of the way from start to finish! They have impressed me several times at how hard they work and the amount of effort and care they put in for each one of their clients!! Give them a call today and see what they can do for your case because you will be glad you did. I know I was very glad I did.

Sincerely appreciate Hayes Law Office! They were very communicative throughout. Attorney Hayes provided an excellent consultation and managed every part of the process with utmost professionalism and is very good at his job! Thank you!

Law office was professional and down to earth helped my son when he really needed it the most. Thank you for your help and words of wisdom. God Bless