Dale A. Hayes Jr.

Hayes Wakayama

20 years of experience

Nevada

Dale is a second generation Las Vegan and his son Tripp is third generation. Dale graduated from Durango High School and received a golf/athletic scholarship from Point Loma Nazarene College. Dale started as a true freshman and played in several collegiate tournaments. In 2001, Dale graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. In 2004, he received his Juris Doctor Degree, graduating in the top third of his class from the William S. Boyd School of Law. While at Boyd, Dale practiced as a student attorney with the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic. Dale was involved in various criminal defenses ranging from drug possession to grand theft.

Prior to starting The Hayes Law Firm, Dale served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Stewart L. Bell. After law school, Dale attended numerous higher education courses for attorneys including the National Institute for Trial Advocacy’s Deposition Skills and Trial Skills courses. Dale spent his first five+ years in practice at one of Nevada’s most prestigious civil law firms. While there, Dale focused his practice on real estate litigation, contract disputes and personal injury litigation (both plaintiff and defense work). Dale is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National College for DUI Defense, Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, Clark County Bar Association, Nevada State Bar, Nevada Bar Association, Nevada Justice Association and Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice. Dale is a Founding Member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. Dale is also a Board Member of both the Southern Nevada Junior Golf Association as well as the Spanish Trail Country Club.

DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Nevada
Since 2004
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written
  • Spanish:
    Spoken, Written

Managing Partner
Hayes Wakayama
2020 –

Current

Owner
DUI Lawyers of Las Vegas
2010 –

Current

Managing Partner
The Hayes Law Firm
2010 –

2020

Associate Attorney
Marquis & Aurbach
2004 –

2010

UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
J.D.
2001


2004

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University of Nevada-Las Vegas
B.A. | Psychology
1997


2001

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AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services
2023
Selected : 2016 – 2023
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2023
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2017 – 2023
Legal Elite
Nevada Business Magazine
2021
Selected: 2015 – 2021
Superb Lawyer Rating 10/10
Avvo
2018
Selected: 2015 – 2018
Client Champion PLATINUM
Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services
2018
Selected: 2018 – 2023

Top Attorney
American Registry
2018
Rising Star
Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Selected to Rising Stars: 2014 – 2016

Nevada Justice Association

Member
2011 –
Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
2010 –
Current
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National College for DUI Defense

Member
2009 –
Current
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Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member
2009 –
Current
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Nevada State Bar

Active Attorney
2004 –
Current
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Clark County Bar Association

Member
2004 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
Overview of Nevada DUI Laws
Nevada Bar CLE Books
June 15, 2011
Certifications

Certificate (HS-GC-FID & Pharmacology)
The McShane Firm, LLC
Drug Recognition Expert Certificate
IMPAIRED DRIVING SPECIALISTS
DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Test Certificate
IMPAIRED DRIVING SPECIALISTS
Intoxilyzer 5000 and 8000 Operations Certificate
Industrial Training & Design, Ltd.
Trial Skills Certificate
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Deposition Skills Certificate
National Institute for Trial Advocacy


Hayes Wakayama
5798 South Durango Drive
Suite 105
Las Vegas, NV 89113
US
Telephone: (702) 656-0808
Fax: (702) 655-1047
Monday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)

Free Consultation
Dale A. Hayes Jr.

(702) 656-0808