About
Sanchez Hayes & Associates is a Tyrone, Georgia law firm founded in 2009. The firm represents clients in criminal defense, employment law, civil rights, and personal injury matters. Criminal cases include felonies and misdemeanors such as murder, aggravated assault, drug offenses, DUI, traffic, and juvenile crimes. Employment services include dispute resolution, HR consulting, and employment transactions, including handling FLSA and EEOC discrimination claims across protected classes, as well as litigation in state and federal courts. Civil rights matters include excessive force claims, and the personal injury practice covers motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, and premises liability.
Attorneys include Partners Rudjard M. Hayes and Christopher “DOC” Upshaw and Senior Associate Anita Clark. Associate Emily Franke focuses on employment and human resources consulting through The Consensus Group and brings trial experience from prior roles as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, and family law practitioner. The firm emphasizes clear communication, outlining case timelines, likelihood of trial, potential outcomes, and available options, and responds promptly to client questions. Spanish-language assistance is available.