Robert L. Keates

Overview

Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (1%-2%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (20 minutes), Hourly ($150-$350/hour), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Hays County Criminal Defense Lawyer - Law Office of Robert Keates
    301 North Guadalupe Street
    #24
    San Marcos, TX 78666
    Office: 512-216-3211
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  • Law Office of Robert L Keates, PLLC
    700 Lavaca
    Suite 1400
    Austin, TX 78701
    Office: 512-216-3211
    Fax: 888-709-6040
    Mobile: 512-216-3211
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

Photos (4)

Videos (1)

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Great attorney”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Mr. Keates did a great job, he was always willing to help in anyway. he answered all questions was always very professional and made sure my best... more
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5 star rating

“Great Work by Great Lawyer”

Posted by: ashley, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Great Work by Great Lawyer: Very cool and reasonable; he was adaptive to my concerns and had a TON of insight as to hwo best to defend my case. We... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Keith John Bruno

California's loss was Texas' gain. At least now I've got a great lawyer to call and help me out of a jam if I'm ever stopped in Texas. Robert is an ACE! more

Endorsement from lawyer: Keith Bruno , Newport Beach (CA), Over 1 year ago
Robert Laurens Driessen

Mr. Keates was an excellent Public Defender and continues to provide superior service for his clients. He has extensive legal knowledge and is... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Driessen , Irvine (CA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

6 years since Robert L. Keates was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 2007 05/21/2011
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 2009 05/15/2012
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney Of Counsel at Lorenzano Law Firm 2010–present
LAWYER at LAW OFFICE OF ROBERT L. KEATES, P.C. 2009–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
California Western School of L Master of Laws 2006
Hofstra University School of Law Criminal Law & Constitutional Law J.D. Criminal Law & Constitutional Law 2005
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Juvinile Pubic Defender's Office, PD, CA Litigator of the Month 2010
Don Simms Attorney of the Year Award Orange County Public Defenders Office 2009
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association 2010-present
Member Austin-Criminal-Lawyers-Association (Web Based) 2010-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 43 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers - chosen by asker
2 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
4 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 14 Legal Guides
1 Staff Pick
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Why Do the Poor Get a Free Attorney? The Legal Aspects of the 6th Amendment, 2006. California Western School of Law 2006
Katz is out of the Bag: Katz’s Weaknesses & the Rapidly Emerging Technology of Today and the Future, 2005. Law Office of Robert Keates 2005

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Juvenile Courtroom & Criminal Justice Overview Informational for Students of Criminal Justice in CA 2009