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Mar. 2, 2015

W. Michael Hayes

Judge W. Michael Hayes' approach to his felony docket was shaped by 20 years as a police reservist.

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W. Michael Hayes

W. Michael Hayes

Orange County (Santa Ana) Superior Court

Career Highlights: Judge Hayes served on the Orange County Superior Court from 1994 to June 2017.
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By Laurinda Keys

Daily Journal Staff Writer

SANTA ANA - Judge W. Michael Hayes tells his students at Chapman Law School that the hard part for a judge is "two good lawyers who both make sense." But that's also among his favorite moments in presiding over trials in Orange County Superior Court.

When lawyers are both adept with intelligent arguments and relevant cases, "you're really down to splitting hairs," Hayes said. He also... (continued)

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