John Harold Bates

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.

Capital University Law School

J.D. (1992) | Juris Doctor (Law Degree)

1988 - 1992

Ohio State University - Columbus

M.A. (1987) | Educational Theory & Practice - Humanities

1985 - 1987

Capital University

B.A. (1984) | Political Science & History

1980 - 1984

Owner and Trial Attorney

JOHN H. BATES, ESQ.

2002 - Current

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.

Attorney at Law

DEAN G. REINHARD CO., LPA

1998 - 2002

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.

Adjunct Professor

COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

1998 - 2002

Taught Legal Environment of Business and other courses in the Legal Assisting Department.

Associate Attorney

MAGUIRE & SCHNEIDER, LLP

1996 - 1998

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.

Law Clerk/Legal Intern

OHIO PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION

1990 - 1993

Performed legal research and writing on death penalty cases.

Law Clerk

FRY & WALLER CO., LPA

1988 - 1989

Provided legal research and writing on contract disputes and business litigation cases.

Commissioned Officer

United States Army Reserve

1984 - 1988

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.

Special Forces Association

Member

2010 - Current

Ohio State Bar

Member

1993 - Current

Columbus Bar Association

Member

1993 - Current

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

1993 - Current

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1993 - Current

Ohio

Since 1993

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

Since 2010

U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit

Since 1998

U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

Since 1993

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

Since 1998

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio

Since 1993

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

Since 1993

U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan

Since 1998

U.S. Tax Court

Since 1995

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees