John Bates is a Columbus, Ohio based attorney who handles criminal defense, traffic, motor vehicle accident, child custody, divorce, and Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. I practice in central Ohio, which includes Franklin, Delaware, Union, Knox, Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway, and Madison counties. I have been representing families and their legal needs since 1993. I represent clients at all levels of the Ohio state and federal court systems. With over 20+ years of legal and litigation experience, I am strongly qualified to handle your specific legal situation. As your attorney, I provide quality and affordable legal representation or advice. I personally represent the client who hires me. I provide free telephone consultations and offer payment plans based upon your work history.
Since 1993
Since 2010
Since 1998
Since 1993
Since 1998
Since 1993
Since 1993
Since 1998
Since 1995
2002 - Current
JOHN H. BATES, ESQ.
Represent clients in trial and appellate phases of litigation involving criminal, divorce, child custody, personal injury, premises liability, intentional torts, wrongful death, defamation, and contract disputes.
1998 - 2002
DEAN G. REINHARD CO., LPA
Provided legal services to law enforcement, union members and members of legal service plans in the areas of traffic, workers compensation, and personal injury law. Performed trial and appellate litigation in the areas of criminal and civil litigation, personal injury, premises liability, intentional torts, wrongful death, defamation, bankruptcy, and domestic relations.
1998 - 2002
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Taught Legal Environment of Business and other courses in the Legal Assisting Department.
1996 - 1998
MAGUIRE & SCHNEIDER, LLP
Provided legal consultation and representation to 25,000+ member legal service plan (Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.). Provided trial and appellate litigation in the areas of commercial and consumer bankruptcy, criminal law (state & federal), white-collar crime, contract disputes, civil litigation and personal injury.
1990 - 1993
OHIO PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION
Performed legal research and writing on death penalty cases.
1988 - 1989
FRY & WALLER CO., LPA
Provided legal research and writing on contract disputes and business litigation cases.
1984 - 1988
United States Army Reserve
Supervised the administration of security clearances and intelligence documents for 500+ military personnel. Utilized organizational, planning and leadership skills as executive officer, assistant battalion intelligence officer, and infantry platoon leader. Participated in education and training of soldiers in basic combat skills. Branched military intelligence/Infantry, Special Forces, airborne qualified. Honorable discharge.
1988 - 1992
J.D. (1992) | Juris Doctor (Law Degree)
1985 - 1987
M.A. (1987) | Educational Theory & Practice - Humanities
1980 - 1984
B.A. (1984) | Political Science & History
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
