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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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Orange County (Santa Ana) Superior Court

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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