Not many cities owe their existence to a card game. Hayward can claim that unique distinction and then some. The town is named after William Hayward, a New England shoemaker who came to California seeking his fortune during the Gold Rush. Hayward purchased 40 acres of land from a notable landowner, and then purchased even more when the owner lost it all in a card game. The town of Hayward slowly grew on the land, and is currently the sixth largest city in the Bay Area.

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Hayward attorneys help their clients in areas such as criminal law, immigration law, personal injury litigation, bankruptcy law, real estate transactions, and many others. In 2003, Hayward attorneys secured a $4 million settlement for their clients in a landlord tenant dispute. Tenants alleged that their apartment buildings contained unsanitary living conditions such as toxic mold, leaky pipes and cracking walls. Most tenants used their awards to escape the apartment building and purchase or rent new homes.

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Alternatively, discover more about California law and legal resources in Hayward with the following external links:

• UC Berkeley Law Library
• Public Services Page of the California State Bar
• Alameda County Bar Association
• Lawyer Referral Services in Alameda County, CA