Law Firm Overview

John Bates is a Columbus, Ohio based attorney who handles criminal defense, bankruptcy, personal injury, wrongful death, Juvenile Court, and divorce cases. I practice in central Ohio, which includes Franklin, Delaware, Marion, Morrow, Knox, Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway, Hocking, Ross, Fayette, Madison, Union, Champaign, and Logan counties.

I offer free initial telephone consultations. Many legal fees are a flat rate. I accept credit card payments and offer payment plans based upon your work history.

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 a decade of legal and litigation experience, I am able to handle your specific legal situation. I have experience in representing local government and municipal workers in motor vehicle accidents and other injury accidents, such as slip & falls, construction sites, and dog bites. I also have extensive experience representing police officers, fire fighters, deputy sheriffs, correction officers, union members, and legal service plan members.

As your attorney, I provide quality and affordable legal representation or advice to my clients. I personally represent the client who hires me and I strive to keep my clients well informed about their case. Call for a free telephone consultaton

I am a service provider to the following legal service plans: Union Privilege Legal Services (AFL-CIO affilliated unions), Union Plus, LawPoint, Legal Connect, The ARAG Group, LegalWise, GE Financial Assurance Co., Legal Solutions, Signature Legal Care, Legal Services Plan of America, American Express, Caldwell Legal, USA, and Hyatt Legal Plans.

Areas of Practice

• Bankruptcy Law
• Criminal Law
• Custody & Visitation
• Divorce
• Family Law
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• White Collar Crimes

Classes and Seminars

• Adjunct Professor, Legal Environment of Business, Columbus State Community College, Legal Assisting Department, 1998 - Present
• Adjunct Professor, Central Michigan University, 1999 - Present
• Substitute Adjunct Professor, Business and Criminal Law, Urbana College (fka Bliss College)

West Practice Categories

Bankruptcy Law, Criminal Law, White Collar Crimes, Family Law, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff