Atty. John Douglas Cates, Jr.
Mr. John Douglas Cates, Jr. is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, wills, contested wills and 15 other areas of law.
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John Douglas Cates, Jr. is a Member based in Montgomery, Alabama, practicing at John D Cates Jr. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, car accidents, child custody, and trusts. Admitted to practice in Alabama U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama (1965). Educated at University of Alabama (LL.B., 1965) and Auburn University (B.S., 1959). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Montgomery Bar Association Alabama State Bar Montgomery Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Montgomery, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Douglas Cates, Jr. is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, wills, contested wills and 15 other areas of law
- John received a B.S. degree from Auburn University in 1959, and has been licensed for 61 years
- John practices at John D. Cates, Jr. in Montgomery, AL
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
John Douglas Cates, Jr. is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Alabama →
John Douglas Cates, Jr. is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Alabama →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
John Douglas Cates, Jr. is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Alabama →
John Douglas Cates, Jr. is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Alabama →
John Douglas Cates, Jr. is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Alabama →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Alabama
Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Montgomery are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama 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 Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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