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Patrick L. Bales

Patrick L. Bales
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Practice Areas
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  • 45% DUI / DWI
  • 30% Speeding / Traffic Ticket
  • 25% Criminal Defense

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Free Consultation (30 minutes)

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Cash, Check, Credit Card

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Languages Spoken
  • English

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Attorney Patrick L. Bales is a passionate hard-working lawyer who will vigorously pursue your defense.Mr. Bales is dedicated to the ideals upon which our... more

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Robert Franklin Keefer

I recently spoke with Pat about a very serious DWI charge. I was very impressed with his understanding of the law, the science and his empathy for... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Keefer , Harrisonburg (VA), Almost 3 years ago

Résumé

 

License

12 years since Patrick L. Bales was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Virginia Active 2001 02/17/2010
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
DWI/DUI, Criminal, Reckless Driving Defense Attorney at Michael Tillotson, LLC 2009–present
Deputy Public Defender at City Newport News 2005–2008
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Gonzaga University School of Law Criminal Law Law Degree 2000
University of Virginia Bachelors 1993

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Demonstrated Trial Skills and Legal Writing Gonzaga University School of Law 1998
National Criminal Procedure Competition (Gonzaga) Gonzaga University School of Law 1998

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member National College of DUI Defense 2009–present

Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Virginia DUI Law: Understanding the Scientific, Medical, Technological and Legal Aspects of a DUi case West Group publication 2010