Atty. Glen Earl Gates
As an attorney in Fresno, Glen has sat on the bench as pro tem Judge, argued appeals in the Fifth District Court of Appeals and the California State Supreme Court. He has argued in Federal courts and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Glen Earl Gates is a Member based in Fresno, California, practicing at Gates Law Group Apc. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1979) and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1998). Educated at San Joaquin, College of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Northern Colorado (B.A. Speech, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fresno County and Los Angeles County Bar Associations Fresno Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- As an attorney in Fresno, Glen has sat on the bench as pro tem Judge, argued appeals in the Fifth District Court of Appeals and the California State Supreme Court
- He has argued in Federal courts and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
- He is an active member of the Central California Bankruptcy Association, Fresno County Family Law Section, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and past memberships in numerous creditor and debtor groups
- He is a member of the State Bar of California, and is licensed to practice before the Federal courts in California and Colorado
- While he has a strong belief in hard work and advocacy for his clients, he nevertheless takes time off to engage in activities such as golf, bicycling, team roping and trips to the California coast whenever possible
- He has traveled four continents for both business and pleasure
- Glen and his wife Maureen are active contributors to the Beagle Freedom Project, Humane Society of the United States, and the ASPCA
- Glen grew up in Aurora, Colorado, the son of a construction worker who built basements in Denver and the surrounding areas
- He began working in the construction trade at 12 years old
- He was taught at an early age that few things in life are given to you and hard work is mandatory
- After graduation from the University of Northern Colorado in 1974, Glen attended night school at the San Joaquin College of Law working during the day and studying late at night
- Upon graduation and passing the California Bar exam he opened his law practice with an emphasis on family law, bankruptcy and civil litigation
- From the early days of waiting for the office phone to ring, he has built a following of clients of individuals and businesses
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Glen Earl Gates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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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 Fresno 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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