Atty. Christopher J. Bates

Atty. Christopher J. Bates

Christopher J. Bates is a lawyer practicing criminal, family, estate planning/probate/wills and 4 other areas of law.

Everett Everett 11 Years Experience 11 year
Call (206) 337-6803

Profile Summary

About Christopher J. Bates at a glance

Christopher J. Bates is a divorce, child custody, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Everett, Washington. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Washington (2015) and Hawaii (2015). Educated at University of Hawaii at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law (JD, 2014). Serves clients in Everett, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Christopher J. Bates is a lawyer practicing criminal, family, estate planning/probate/wills and 4 other areas of law
  • Christopher has been licensed for 11 years
  • Christopher practices in Everett, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher J. Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Christopher J. Bates is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Washington →

Child Custody & Visitation

Christopher J. Bates is one of 27,615 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Washington →

Probate

Christopher J. Bates is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Christopher J. Bates is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Christopher J. Bates is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 Everett 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 Christopher J. Bates

Where is Christopher J. Bates's law office located?
Christopher J. Bates's law practice is located in Everett, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher J. Bates handle?
Christopher J. Bates focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Christopher J. Bates practiced law?
Christopher J. Bates has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Christopher J. Bates go to law school?
Christopher J. Bates earned their education at (JD, 2014).
How can I contact Christopher J. Bates for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Hawaii at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2015
Hawaii
Admitted: 2015

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