Atty. Channing Bates

Atty. Channing Bates

Channing Bates is a lawyer practicing general practice. Channing has been licensed for 39 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Channing Bates at a glance

Channing Bates is a Member based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Channing Bates. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at Santa Barbara College of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Channing Bates is a lawyer practicing general practice
  • Channing has been licensed for 39 years
  • Channing practices at Channing Bates in Santa Barbara, CA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Barbara are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Education

Santa Barbara College of Law J.D.
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987

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