Atty. R Alan Bates

Atty. R Alan Bates

Hon. R Alan Bates is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family law, personal injury and 1 other area of law.

Janesville Janesville 51 yrs experience 51 year
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R Alan Bates is a Cir.J. based in Janesville, Wisconsin. They haand 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1975), U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Wisconsin (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1985). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1975) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1972). Actiand member of State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Janesville, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Hon. R Alan Bates is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family law, personal injury and 1 other area of law
  • R received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • R practices in Janesville, WI

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

Practforg law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Janesville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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R Alan Bates's law practice is located in Janesville, Wisconsin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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R Alan Bates has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
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R Alan Bates earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1975
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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