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Hayes was born in Wilmington on February 6, 1980.  He is a 1998 graduate of James Kenan High School and 2002 graduate of Hampden-Sydney College where he majored in history and played baseball.  Hayes earned his J.D. in 2005 from Campbell University. Hayes married his wife, Emily, in 2004 and in 2010 their son, Miller, joined the family.  Miller became a big brother to Harper Jane in 2014.   Hayes enjoys competing in triathlons,  fishing, duck hunting and playing golf.   In 2012 Hayes was named a "Rising Star" by Superlawyers Magazine.  Additionally, in November 2012 Hayes became Duplin County's only State Bar Certified Specialist in Criminal Defense.   Though Ludlum Law Firm is a general practice firm, 70 percent of Hayes' practice is dedicated to criminal defense. Hayes handles all types of felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases in Duplin County and Sampson County. Hayes has served the Fourth Judicial District Bar as Vice President (2007-2008) and President (2008-2009). A small portion of Hayes' practice is devoted to general civil litigation and municipal law. Ludlum Law Firm represents four municipalities in Duplin County.

If you are facing criminal prosecution in Las Vegas, whoever you are and whatever the accusations, I can help you.. I have years of hard-earned experience defending criminal cases that range in seriousness from simple misdemeanors to felonies that carry life sentences.  I have handled every kind of criminal charge, from drugs to violence to theft and fraud and everything in between.  I defend clients from start to finish, from police investigation and arrest to formal charges all the way through trial and sentencing.  But I am willing to jump in and take over cases at any point, sometimes on the eve of trial.. I defend a diverse range of clients, from Las Vegas natives to visitors from across the United States and Canada and all across the world.  I represent clients with spotless records who are terrified of jail as well as multiple time felons who have done hard time and are hoping for a lucky break.  I have represented active duty military who made drunken mistakes and veterans who have trouble adapting to civilian life.  I represent people in the wrong place at the wrong time, people who fell in with the wrong crowd, people who made an impulsive decision with serious consequences, people with psychological disorders and physical impairments, and people addicted to drugs or gambling.  I represent people who admitted they were caught red-handed and people who are completely innocent. I represent men and women of every race, religion, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, education level, and economic status.  I find it easy to connect with almost anyone and any client.  And I recognize that different clients have different needs and priorities.. I value creativity and the ability to adapt, so I am always looking for creative solutions and I vary my style and tactics based on the circumstances of each case.  I am a skilled negotiator and an experienced trial attorney, so I can quickly work out favorable deals in most cases, but if negotiations fail, I am willing and able to fight tenaciously to win your trial.  I am aggressive when I need to be and don’t tolerate unfair treatment of my clients, but I maintain good professional relationships in the criminal defense community and avoid burning bridges.  I don’t waste time with ineffective arguments or pick petty fights with opposing counsel, but I have no problem being the bad guy when I need to be.  I will not be polite at the expense of being thorough, and I will not treat a false accuser like a victim.. I give honest advice based on a careful evaluation of each case, and I can predict the likely outcome of many cases.  No two cases are exactly alike, but your charges aren’t new to me and neither are the facts of your case.  Whoever your prosecutor is, I’ve probably worked opposite him on dozens if not hundreds of cases, some just like yours.  Whoever your judge is, I’ve most likely appeared in his court more times than I can accurately estimate.  So while there are no guarantees, if you give me complete and accurate information about your case, I can tell you what results we can achieve.  I won’t try to scare you by overstating the worst case scenario, but I won’t promise you unrealistic results either.. I am proud of my successes as a criminal defense attorney.  I routinely negotiate quick and favorable deals to keep my clients’ records clean.  I have won not guilty verdicts in some very tough cases.  I have gotten more charges dismissed than I can remember.  I’ve saved countless men and women from prison.  If you are my client, I will use all of my talent, skill, and experience to get your charges dismissed or get you acquitted, or to work out a deal that keeps  your record clean without you ever setting foot in a courtroom.  Even if the evidence against you is strong and the charges are serious, I will work every angle to get you the best outcome possible and keep you out of jail or prison if I can.. Criminal charges are very stressful for defendants and their loved ones, and one of the greatest sources of stress is the fear of the unknown.  So I take time to answer my clients’ questions about their charges and the criminal law process and then I explain my plan to achieve the result we want.  I am always happy when I complete an initial consultation and a potential client tells me that I made her feel less worried about the future.. I tell clients that no matter what their charges are, the only way to handle their case is to take things one step at a time.  The consultation is always the first step.  Call me now to take that first step.  The rest is mostly up to me.  As I often tell my clients when they are feeling overwhelmed, I have gotten a lot of people out of a lot of trouble.  So I can help you too.

Mr. Akin was born and raised in Las Vegas, graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 2008, and graduated law school at Boyd Law School at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2013. As a fourth generation Las Vegas resident, Mr. Akin has relationships with many important members of the legal community.  Mr. Akin uses these relationships and his deep knowledge of criminal law in Nevada to obtain the best possible outcome for his clients.  Whether it is a car accident/personal injury matter, criminal charges, family law dispute, estate planning needs, or an appeal, Mr. Akin has the knowledge, experience, and relationships to handle your case.

Tony Abbatangelo, a former judge, was born and raised in Las Vegas. Tony grew up in the law going to court with his father who was a very well known and legendary lawyer in Las Vegas. Tony’s experience as a judge and as a seasoned lawyer gives him a winning edge when it comes to representing the legal interests of clients. If you are in trouble with the law, you want Tony on your side. There are few attorneys that can bring the perspective and experience to serve a client’s legal interests like Tony can.. Tony graduated from Bishop Gorman in 1983 and received his law degree from the University of San Diego in 1990. A well respected lawyer, he has served on committees for the Supreme Court of Nevada and has made thousands of appearances in various courts throughout the Las Vegas valley.

24 years of assisting clients with criminal cases.  I work harder and smarter for you, by getting your charges reduced or dismissed.  I also handle Personal Injury - Accident Cases.. For a free consultation please call: