Jeffrey B. Hayden, Attorney at Law

California Criminal Law and Juvenile Crimes Attorney

A criminal charge can create enormous stress and affect every aspect of your life. You need an attorney who will take the time to listen to your side of the story and who will aggressively defend your rights. I am Jeffrey B. Hayden, Attorney at Law with offices in Redwood City, California, and I can help you throughout the criminal justice system. I have successfully handled cases for both adults and juveniles charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes.

Juvenile Law Attorney

If your child is charged with a crime in juvenile court, it can impact the rest of his or her life. One mistake can affect their criminal record, freedom, and ability to drive. Prosecutors are increasingly charging juveniles as adults, subject to adult sentences. Being involved in a school fight can result in assault charges. Bringing an aspirin on school grounds can be considered drug possession. Many schools have implemented zero tolerance policies and mete out punishment far exceeding the alleged "crime." Whether your child has been charged with underage drinking, vandalism, reckless driving, or school crimes, I will work diligently to ensure the best possible resolution of the criminal case.

Incidents at home need to be put into perspective as well. Often times, parents rely heavily on police intervention to control their child's behavior. Bringing law enforcement into a family situation can create long-term intrusions into your family's daily life. If you are threatened by your child, law enforcement needs to be involved. If the issue is minor, you should consider other options. I am skilled at advising parents about available options to deal with their child's delinquent or violent behaviors,

Criminal Defense Lawyer for Adults

The consequences of a criminal conviction can be severe. Domestic violence carries a negative stigma, even without a conviction. A DUI charge can immediately impact your right to drive even before a judge ever hears the evidence in your case. Minor traffic violations can become major, if an excessive number of violation points are accumulated. First and second-time drug offenders can seek counseling as opposed to jail, but multiple offenses can result in jail time. Because the stakes are so high in a criminal case, you need thorough and aggressive legal representation.

A criminal charge does not equal a criminal conviction. Law enforcement technology is not infallible and procedures are not always followed. At the law office of Jeffrey B. Hayden, Attorney at Law, I will challenge all evidence leveled against you. I will not only defend you, but protect all of your constitutional rights related to an initial stop for a DUI, search and seizure related to drug possession, or other possible violations of due process.

The choice you make for a criminal defense attorney matters. For more information or to schedule a free initial consultation, please contact me. With offices in Redwood City, I represent clients throughout the San Francisco Bay area, including Daly City, San Bruno, San Mateo, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Palo Alto, Los Altos, and cities throughout San Francisco, San Mateo County and Santa Clara County.