Atty. Charles Bates

Atty. Charles Bates

Charles Bates is a lawyer practicing government, employment, juvenile and 5 other areas of law. Charles received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Bremerton Bremerton 36 Years Experience 36 year
Call (206) 934-1011

Profile Summary

About Charles Bates at a glance

Charles Bates is an Admin. Off. of the Ct. based in Bremerton, Washington. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on employment, tax, juvenile, education, and government. Admitted to practice in Washington (1990). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1984) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1975). Serves clients in Bremerton, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Bates is a lawyer practicing government, employment, juvenile and 5 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Charles practices in Bremerton, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Bates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Bates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Juvenile Law

Charles Bates is one of 27,158 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Washington →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Charles Bates is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Bates

Where is Charles Bates's law office located?
Charles Bates's law practice is located in Bremerton, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Bates handle?
Charles Bates focuses on employment, tax, juvenile, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Charles Bates practiced law?
Charles Bates has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Charles Bates go to law school?
Charles Bates earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Charles Bates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1984
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1990

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