Atty. Mark Allen Bates
Mark Allen Bates is a lawyer practicing appellate, family law, criminal defense. Mark received a B.A. degree from Rose-Hulman Institute and Valparaiso University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Appellate & More Attorney · Serving Schererville, IN · 44+ Years Experience
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About Mark Allen Bates at a Glance
Mark Allen Bates is a Member based in Schererville, Indiana, practicing at Mark A. Bates Attorney at Law. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1982). Educated at Rose-Hulman Institute and Valparaiso University (J.D., 1981) and Rose-Hulman Institute and Valparaiso University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Schererville, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Allen Bates
- Mark Allen Bates is a lawyer practicing appellate, family law, criminal defense
- Mark received a B.A. degree from Rose-Hulman Institute and Valparaiso University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Mark practices at Mark A. Bates Attorney at Law in Schererville, IN
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Mark Allen Bates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Allen Bates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Schererville.
Criminal Defense in Schererville
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Family Law in Schererville
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Appellate Practice in Schererville
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Schererville
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Schererville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Schererville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Schererville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Schererville Choose Mark Allen Bates
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark Allen Bates's practice in the field of criminal defense, family law, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Allen Bates brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, family law, and appellate, Mark Allen Bates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Schererville
A Schererville-based practice means Mark Allen Bates attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark Allen Bates Handles in Schererville
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