John H. Bates Attorney At Law - Columbus, OH
175 South Third St.Ste. 200Columbus, OH 43215- 5194
Columbus Criminal and Traffic Law Firm
Overview
I am John H. Bates, an experienced criminal defense, traffic, automobile accident, CDL, DUI, personal injury, divorce, CPO, child custody, juvenile court, and bankruptcy law attorney representing the legal needs of individuals, families and businesses since 1993.
I represent clients at all levels of the Ohio state and federal court systems. With more than 20 years of trial and litigation experience, I am able to handle your specific legal situation.
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I am John H. Bates, an experienced criminal defense, traffic, automobile accident, CDL, DUI, personal injury, divorce, CPO, child custody, juvenile court, and bankruptcy law attorney representing the legal needs of individuals, families and businesses since 1993.
I represent clients at all levels of the Ohio state and federal court systems. With more than 20 years of trial and litigation experience, I am able to handle your specific legal situation.
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I am John H. Bates, an experienced criminal defense, traffic, automobile accident, CDL, DUI, personal injury, divorce, CPO, child custody, juvenile court, and bankruptcy law attorney representing the legal needs of individuals, families and businesses since 1993.
I represent clients at all levels of the Ohio state and federal court systems. With more than 20 years of trial and litigation experience, I am able to handle your specific legal situation.
My criminal defense practice places special focus on the rights of defendants accused of domestic violence, assault, menacing, telecommunications harassment, child endangering, drug possession or trafficking, gun/weapon/firearm offenses, drunk driving, sex crimes and internet crimes. In the bankruptcy law field, I work hard to provide a "fresh start" for those who need urgent relief from consumer and medical debt, as well as persons involved in car accidents with no automobile insurance.
I have successfully advocated for local government and municipal workers in motor vehicle accidents and other injury accidents, such as slip-and falls, construction-site accidents and dog bites. I have also represented the interests of police officers, firefighters, deputy sheriffs, corrections officers, union members, military veterans and legal service plan members.
John H. Bates, Esq.: Affordable, Quality Representation For Clients In Columbus And Surrounding Central Ohio Counties, Such As Delaware, Union, Morrow, Knox, Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway, And Madison Counties.
As your lawyer, I provide quality, affordable legal counsel. Many legal fees are a flat rate. I accept credit card payments and offer payment plans based upon your work history.
Clients work closely and directly with me, receive attentive personal service and are regularly informed about their cases. Call the John H. Bates, Esq., law firm today for a free phone consultation.
Bar Admissions
Ohio, 1993; U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1993; U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1993; U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1998; U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1998; U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1993; U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1998; U.S. Tax Court, 1994, U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, 2010.
Professional Affiliations
Ohio State Bar Association; Columbus Bar Association (Bankruptcy, Criminal, and Juvenile Law Committees); Central Ohio Association for Justice; American Bankruptcy Institute; Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers; International Association of Arson Investigators; Ohio Auto Theft Investigators Association.
Legal Service Plans
Union Privilege Legal Services (AFL-CIO affiliated unions), Union Plus, LawPoint, Legal Connect, The ARAG Group, LegalWise, GE Financial Assurance Co., Legal Solutions, Signature Legal Care, Legal Services Plan of America, American Express, Caldwell Legal, USA, and Hyatt Legal Plans.
Classes and Seminars
Adjunct Professor, Legal Environment of Business, Columbus State Community College, Legal Assisting Department, 1998-Present; Adjunct Professor, Central Michigan University, 1999-Present; Substitute Adjunct Professor, Business and Criminal Law, Urbana College (fka Bliss College).
Past Positions
United States Army Reserve, Branched Military Intelligence/Infantry, Special Forces, Airborne Qualified, Commissioned Officer, Lieutenant, 1984-1988.
Education
Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio, May, 1992, J.D.; The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, March, 1987, M.A., Educational Theory and Practice; Capital University, Columbus, Ohio, May, 1984, B.A., Majors: Political Science and History.
Office Information
Address
495 South High Street
Suite 400
Columbus, Ohio 43215-5689
Office Hours
Weekdays 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and by appointment
Phone
(614) 221-3630 (Main Office)
(614) 207-4661 (Message)
Fax
(614) 358-6633
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