Atty. Christopher Thomas Bates
Christopher Thomas Bates is a lawyer practicing criminal law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years.
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Christopher Thomas Bates is an Off. Dist. Atty. based in Oakland, California. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1994). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1994) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1987). Serves clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher Thomas Bates is a lawyer practicing criminal law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Christopher practices in Oakland, CA
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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 Oakland 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 venue, 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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