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Patrick L. Bales
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Biography
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 system of justice is founded and strongly motivated to provide the best service for his clients.
Mr. Bales received his law degree in 2000 from the Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane Washington. During his legal studies, Mr. Bales received awards for demonstrated trial skills and legal writing. In 1998, Mr. Bales won the right to represent Gonzaga in the National Criminal Procedure Competition in San Diego California. Prior to his legal training, Mr. Bales received his B.A. degree in 1993 from the University of Virginia. A member of the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD).
Mr. Bales served as a Public Defender from 2001 through 2008. During this time, Mr. Bales served as a trial skills coach for the Indigent Defense Commission five times; assisting newly hired attorneys hone their courtroom skills. In Newport News, Mr. Bales successfully argued before the General District Court judges that the city codes for traffic and DUI were not valid.
Attorney Patrick L. Bales is a dedicated and Hard-working lawyer who will vigorously defend your rights in DUI, serious traffic violations and other criminal matters. Call today for a free consultation with Patrick L. Bales.
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Licensed in Virginia for 24 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Patick L Bales
732 Thimble Shoals Blvd # 905, Newport News, VA, 23606
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Patrick L. Bales's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Mark | July 28, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Valued Local Attorney
I am a lawyer in the community where Patrick Bales practices. I want you to know that I and other local attorneys consider Mr. Bales to be a brilliant trial lawyer. He combines the best of being analytical and thinking quickly on his feet. Other lawyers frequently seek his advice.
Posted by Christian & Ericka | April 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Attorney!!!
Wow!! Where should I start. Mr. Bales came to my sons aid upon their initial arrest. 7am he answered his phone. 8am he was in court representing them in a bond hearing. Not sure of what he was getting into. He gave it his all. Upon the continuation of their case he represented my sons to the fullest....
Posted by Monica Holmes Caldwell | December 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding!!!
I live in North Carolina and had to find an attorney for our son who lived in Virginia. I search23rd the internet and came across Mr. Patrick Bales name and contacted him. I had to leave a voicemail, but he returned my call within minutes. I felt at ease speaking with him and knew that I wanted M...
Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Trial Ready
He's Tactical, Intuitive and is willing to help. He is a splendid Attorney
Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
THE BEST ATTORNEY
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE BEST DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN VA MR PATRICK BALES IS YOUR MAN.HE IS A CARING BUT AGGRESSIVE ATTORNEY WHO CARES ABOUT HIS CLIENTS..HE TRAVELED A LONG DISTANCE TO WORK WITH US. MR BALES IS THE BEST ATTORNEY IN VA.WE HIGHLY RECCOMMEND HIS SERVICES TO ANYONENEEDING REPRESENTATION.
Patrick L. Bales's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Pat as opposing counsel and I have utilized him as a resource on DUI law. He is always prompt, responsive and diligent."
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"I endorse Patrick. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Mr. Bales is a passionate advocate for his clients and for fair treatment of defendants in criminal matters. He holds prosecutors to the test, and he is meticulously prepared for court. He is conscientious with his clients and an asset to the legal community."
"Pat Bales is a brilliant defense lawyer. He is a valuable resource to other lawyers and a great advocate for his clients because he is gifted in identifying subtle defenses in the code and the case law."
"Exceptional attorney. There is nothing Pat does not know about DUI - but he is very humble. I think Pat is one of the very best DUI attorneys in the area and maybe the state. He is the "go to" person if you have a question and he is always willing to spend a minute to talk to a fellow attorney looking for some free pointers. I think very highly of Pat and would recommend him to anyone."
"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 his client. Pat is extremely dedicated to providing his clients with the best representation possible. Because of his dedication to his clients, Pat joined the National College for DUI Defense. Pat has my strongest endorsement."
Mary Davis
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
1998
Demonstrated Trial Skills and Legal Writing, Gonzaga University School of Law
1998
National Criminal Procedure Competition (Gonzaga), Gonzaga University School of Law
Work Experience
2011 - Present
attorney, Law Ofice of Patrick L Bales
2009 - Present
DWI/DUI, Criminal, Reckless Driving Defense Attorney, Michael Tillotson, LLC
2005 - 2008
Deputy Public Defender, City Newport News
2001 - 2005
Assistant Public Defender, City of Franklin
Associations
2015 - Present
National Association of Distinguished CounselMember
2009 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
Sample of Legal Cases
First Degree Murder and related charges
Acquital
DUI/refusal dismissed
dismissal
DUI Felony
offense level reduced
Malicious Wounding
Not Guilty
Education
2000
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
University of Virginia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2010
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have had 2 dui and I had a third one while in my 2o's. The third dui was nolle process. I received a dui at 29 .
02 Apr 2019
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What will most likely happen in a dui first offense ?
14 Dec 2017
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What does off the docket and non processed mean?
07 Sep 2017