Randall J Bates

Randall J Bates

4.3
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Yarmouth, ME
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime ... +4 more

P.O. Box 1146, Yarmouth, ME

About Randall

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Court-appointed criminal defense of misdemeanor and felony cases in Cumberland, York, Androscoggin, Oxford, Sagadahoc, and Lincoln Counties.

23 years | 2,500 cases

40%
DUI and DWI 10%

Six years as a prosecutor in Cumberland County and 15 years as a defense attorney handling OUI cases, OUI/Manslaughter, and OUI/Habitual Offender cases.

29 years | 996 cases

10%
Federal Crime 10%

Court-appointed counsel in federal criminal cases, including drug trafficking, sex trafficking, possession of dangerous weapons, marriage fraud, white collar crimes.

23 years | 25 cases

10%
Juvenile Law 10%

Court-appointed counsel representing juveniles charged with crimes in Cumberland and York Counties.

23 years | 25 cases

10%
Sex Crime 10%

Six years as a prosecutor in Cumberland County and 15 years as a defense attorney handling sex crimes in Cumberland, York, Androscoggin, Oxford, Sagadahoc, and Lincoln Counties.

29 years | 20 cases

10%
Violent Crime 10%

Six years as a prosecutor in Cumberland County and 15 years as a defense attorney handling violent crimes in Cumberland, York, Androscoggin, Oxford, Sagadahoc, and Lincoln Counties, and Federal Court.

29 years | 400 cases

10%
White Collar Crime 10%

Six years as a prosecutor in Cumberland County and 15 years as a defense attorney handling sex crimes in Cumberland, York, Androscoggin, Oxford, Sagadahoc, and Lincoln Counties, and Federal Court.

23 years | 10 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maine for 29 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Bates Law Firm

P.O. Box 1146, Yarmouth, ME, 04096

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Randall J Bates's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Timothy | December 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

Randall has been with me sense day one. About 17 years now, and has always helped to keep me out of jail.. I would recommend him to anyone who needs an attorney.

Posted by Jose | September 25, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

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Great man

Mr. Bates is a very understanding and always has had my best interest in mind. Could not have asked for a better attorney!

Posted by Frankie | January 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fights For Your Freedom

I like Randall Bates, he's represented me on several criminal cases and i've always been happy with the outcomes. One could even say " I owe my freedom to him". Thank You Randy for not being like so many other lawyers who just let there clients Swing. Your awesome !

Posted by Christopher S. | August 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Serious Dwi

Randall Bates Is not your typical lawyer who does just enough to make you happy. Randall goes above and beyond. By far the best representation I have ever had I recommend him to anyone and everyone in need of a lawyer!

Posted by chris | April 20, 2015

great lawyer

Randy has been with me through a lot and has always keep it up front with me and always does better then we talk about his is the first and only name I give when asked if I know a good attorney

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2002 - 2012

Associate, Strike, Goodwin & O'Brien

1996 - 2002

Assistant District Attorney, Cumberland County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2002 - Present

Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1996 - Present

Maine State Bar Association

Past Chair - Criminal Law Section

Education

1996

University of Maine School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Bates College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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