Robert L. Keates

Robert L. Keates
Experience 2.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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2 Reviews 5.0 star rating
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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
  • Law Office of Robert L Keates, P.C.
    700 Lavaca St #1400
    Austin, TX 78701
    Office: 512-216-3211
    Fax: 888-709-6040
    Mobile: 512-216-3211
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  • English

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Fee Information Payment Options Fees for legal representation and services are set on a case by case basis, tailored to the specifics of the issue at hand. We... more

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5.0 star rating 2 reviews
5 star rating

“Great attorney”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, over 2 years 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 2 years 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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Michael W. Aitken

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Aitken , Havertown (PA), 4 months ago
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 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

7 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 03/14/2013
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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
3 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

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