Atty. Robert R Gates
Robert R Gates is a lawyer practicing legislative law, administrative law, appellate law and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.
Administrative Law & More Attorney · Serving Boise, ID · 50+ Years Experience
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About Robert R Gates at a Glance
Robert R Gates is a Member based in Boise, Idaho, practicing at Saetrum Law Offices. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on civil rights, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1976) and Idaho (1977). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1976) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Boise, ID and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert R Gates
- Robert R Gates is a lawyer practicing legislative law, administrative law, appellate law and 2 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Robert practices at Saetrum Law Offices in Boise, ID
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Robert R Gates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert R Gates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boise.
Civil Rights in Boise
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Robert R Gates is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Idaho →
Government & Administrative Law in Boise
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Robert R Gates is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Idaho →
Appellate Practice in Boise
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Robert R Gates is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Idaho →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boise
Practicing law in Idaho. Legal matters in Idaho are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boise are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Idaho state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Idaho 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 Idaho courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boise Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boise-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 Boise Choose Robert R Gates
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 R Gates's practice in the field of civil rights, government, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert R Gates brings 50+ 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 Minnesota and Idaho, Robert R Gates can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering civil rights, government, and appellate, Robert R Gates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boise
A Boise-based practice means Robert R Gates 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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