Atty. Robert Crawford Coates

Atty. Robert Crawford Coates

Robert Crawford Coates is a lawyer practicing mining law, mineral law, environmental law and 6 other areas of law. Robert received a degree from San Diego State University in 1959, and has been licensed for 55 years.

San Diego San Diego 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About Robert Crawford Coates at a glance

Robert Crawford Coates is a trusts, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and poa attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in California (1971). Educated at California Western Law School (J.D., 1970) and San Diego State University (A.B., 1959). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Crawford Coates is a lawyer practicing mining law, mineral law, environmental law and 6 other areas of law
  • Robert received a degree from San Diego State University in 1959, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Robert practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Crawford Coates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Crawford Coates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Robert Crawford Coates is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Robert Crawford Coates is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Power of Attorney

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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 San Diego 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Crawford Coates

Where is Robert Crawford Coates's law office located?
Robert Crawford Coates's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Crawford Coates handle?
Robert Crawford Coates focuses on trusts, personal injury, criminal defense, business, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Robert Crawford Coates practiced law?
Robert Crawford Coates has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Robert Crawford Coates go to law school?
Robert Crawford Coates earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (A.B., 1959).
How can I contact Robert Crawford Coates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
California Western Law School
- 1970
A.B.
San Diego State University
- 1959

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1971

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