Atty. Robert L. Keates
Robert L. Keates is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, dui & dwi and 3 other areas of law.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 21+ Years Experience
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About Robert L. Keates at a Glance
Robert L. Keates is a Member based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Keates Law Firm. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, dv defense, and expungement. Admitted to practice in California (2005), District Of Columbia California Southern District Court (2006), New York (2007), and Texas (2009). Educated at California Western School of Law (LLM California, 2006) and West Chester University (B.S., 2002). Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert L. Keates
- Robert L. Keates is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, dui & dwi and 3 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.S. degree from West Chester University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
- Robert practices at Keates Law Firm in Austin, TX
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Robert L. Keates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert L. Keates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
DUI / DWI Defense in Austin
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Criminal Defense in Austin
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Domestic Violence Defense in Austin
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Expungement & Sealing in Austin
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-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 Austin Choose Robert L. Keates
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 Robert L. Keates's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, dv defense, and expungement.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert L. Keates brings 21+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, District Of Columbia California Southern District Court, and New York, Robert L. Keates can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and dv defense, Robert L. Keates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Robert L. Keates 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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