Atty. Philip E Hayes
Attorney Philip Hayes has extensive trial experience representing clients throughout the State of Indiana. While litigation can be complicated, Attorney Hayes spends time creating a plan exclusively made to properly address each client’s wants and needs.
Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor and Felony Charges & More Attorney · Serving Indianapolis, IN · 23+ Years Experience
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About Philip E Hayes at a Glance
Philip E Hayes is an Attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Hayes Law Office. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, dv defense, and violent crimes. Admitted to practice in Supreme Court of Indiana (2003), United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (2003), United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (2003), and Indiana (2003). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 2004) and University of Arkansas (A.B., 1997). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Indianapolis Bar Association, Member Marion County Bar Association, Member Hamilton County Bar Association, Member. Serves clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Philip E Hayes
- Attorney Philip Hayes has extensive trial experience representing clients throughout the State of Indiana
- While litigation can be complicated, Attorney Hayes spends time creating a plan exclusively made to properly address each client’s wants and needs
- He is committed to fighting fearlessly and vigorously for each client’s rights in order to obtain the best possible outcome in every case
- Hayes Law Office handles various criminal cases, from drug and gun charges to DUI/OWI charges and expungements
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Philip E Hayes's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip E Hayes handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Indianapolis.
DUI / DWI Defense in Indianapolis
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Drug Crimes in Indianapolis
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Criminal Defense in Indianapolis
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Domestic Violence Defense in Indianapolis
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Violent Crimes in Indianapolis
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Indianapolis
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Indianapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Indianapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Indianapolis Choose Philip E Hayes
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Philip E Hayes's practice in the field of dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, dv defense, and violent crimes.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Philip E Hayes brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Supreme Court of Indiana, United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, and United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Philip E Hayes can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, drug crimes, and criminal defense, Philip E Hayes can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Indianapolis
A Indianapolis-based practice means Philip E Hayes attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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