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Jeffrey Brett Hayden

Redwood City, CA

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

A solo practitioner, Jeffrey B. Hayden represents the residents of the Bay Area in California, which includes the cities in the metro areas of San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. He focuses his practice on criminal defense, and juvenile offenses.In 1986, Mr. Hayden graduated UC Santa Cruz with a Bachelor of Arts in economics. He then attended USC, Gould School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor in 1989.After graduating from law school, Mr. Hayden clerked for United States District Court Judges Robert P. Aguilar and James Ware before leaving for Los Angeles to work in the Los Angeles County Public Defender, defending people accused of breaking the law. During that time, he worked on cases ranging from petty theft to homicide, in both adult and juvenile court, learning the tactics and methods used to protect the accused from suffering wrongful or excessive convictions. He then returned to his native San Mateo County, defending individuals throughout the Bay Area; over the last 17 years, he has represented people in thousands criminal matters, and has tried hundreds of cases with and without a jury. By appointment of the Board of Governors, Mr. Hayden served on, and later chaired, the Criminal Law Advisory Commission; he now serves as vice-chair of the California Board of Legal Specialization. Well known within San Mateo County and beyond, Mr. Hayden serves as President of the San Mateo County Bar Association, President-elect of the Rotary Club of Redwood City and Chair-elect of the Conference of California Bar Associations. A California State Bar Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, Mr. Hayden’s excellent legal skills and adherence to ethics has earned him a place in Super Lawyers in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2014 and 2015, as well as San Francisco’s Top Rated Lawyers in 2013, 2014 and 2015. He has earned a rating of 10.0 out of 10.0 at AVVO.com, and the highest possible rating of AV-Preeminent from Martindale Hubbell. Want to see more? go to www.yourcriminaldefender.com or www.yourjuveniledefender.com

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Juvenile Law

Language

English

Contact

Jeffrey B. Hayden600 Allerton St., Suite 201Redwood City, CA, 94063-1575

Office: (650) 946-1888

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
May 7, 2009

All though I am in a still pending case, Jeff has seemed very responsible and professional. He knows the laws and can counter very rapidly to a DA accusations. If you are like me, and receive Jeff as your public defender... Consider yourself blessed as this man is an excellent lawyer. I have since my charges have changed my life style, but if there is any upcoming problems in my future I will continue to utlize the SUPER LAWYER, Jeff Hayden.

anonymous
June 3, 2016

Jeff is an excellent attorney. If you want things done hire someone who is busy. Jeff is very knowledgeable in every aspect of law and legal process. He did not make false promises and got the best outcome for my case. You will not go wrong with this attorney if you lucky to hire him for your case.

anonymous
February 28, 2019

One of the worse lawyers in San Mateo county. Hardly returns phone calls. Hardly comes to visit you and explain what’s goin on if you are a inmate. Came last minute and talked me into signing a last minute deal. Felt like he worked with the DA. Did not do a lot of things he said he would do. Hard to get a reach of. Paid him over $10,000 for nothing. Would of been better off with a public defender probably. Heard from many other people that his lawyer is horrible.

anonymous
July 25, 2018

Mr. Hayden did absolutely nothing for me except postpone my case and its being going on 2yrs for a extremely easy case I am very unhappy with his conduct he never returns any of his calls he made me feel like I wasn't good enough to represent

anonymous
May 7, 2009

All though I am in a still pending case, Jeff has seemed very responsible and professional. He knows the laws and can counter very rapidly to a DA accusations. If you are like me, and receive Jeff as your public defender... Consider yourself blessed as this man is an excellent lawyer. I have since my charges have changed my life style, but if there is any upcoming problems in my future I will continue to utlize the SUPER LAWYER, Jeff Hayden.

anonymous
June 3, 2016

Jeff is an excellent attorney. If you want things done hire someone who is busy. Jeff is very knowledgeable in every aspect of law and legal process. He did not make false promises and got the best outcome for my case. You will not go wrong with this attorney if you lucky to hire him for your case.

anonymous
February 28, 2019

One of the worse lawyers in San Mateo county. Hardly returns phone calls. Hardly comes to visit you and explain what’s goin on if you are a inmate. Came last minute and talked me into signing a last minute deal. Felt like he worked with the DA. Did not do a lot of things he said he would do. Hard to get a reach of. Paid him over $10,000 for nothing. Would of been better off with a public defender probably. Heard from many other people that his lawyer is horrible.

anonymous
July 25, 2018

Mr. Hayden did absolutely nothing for me except postpone my case and its being going on 2yrs for a extremely easy case I am very unhappy with his conduct he never returns any of his calls he made me feel like I wasn't good enough to represent