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I graduated from The University of Louisville in 1996 with a Degree in History and a minor in Spanish. I graduated from Louisville again in 2004 with a juris doctor and a Masters in Business Administration. I am also a State Approved Mediator and a Former Administrative Law Judge.
I spent six years working closely with the Parole Board and the Department of Corrections, so I am very familiar with Parole, Probation, Conditional Discharge, Interstate Compact. As a Criminal Defense Attorney, I have handled just about every kind of case imaginable.
I also have experience in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Family Law, Post Conviction Criminal Work, Collections, and Appeals. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at to set up a free, confidential appointment.
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39 Public Square, Elizabethtown, KY, 42701
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Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Awesome Attorney
Facing the law from the other side after being a Police Officer 20 years ago, Eric Bates was recommended to represent me. I was not disappointed. Even during the pandemic, Eric was tirelessly working on my behalf. He stayed in contact. He was honest with me, and gave me the worst and best case scenar...
Posted by Erika | November 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly recommend
My husband and I were very pleased with Mr. Bates. Finding ourselves facing a legal predicament, we really didn’t know what to do. Several trusted people in our life recommended Eric Bates to us. He was very thorough in helping us understand what was happening and what our options were, as well as gi...
Posted by Derrick | December 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional Attorney
I was recommended to Mr. Bates by a friend who consistently spoke high accolades of him. Mr. Bates knew exactly what to do. He clarified all the legal gander so I could understand exactly what he was saying pertaining to the case. He also kept me up to date on the actions of the case in a timely mann...
Posted by Audrey | December 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
I chose the best when I chose the Bates Law office
Eric Bates and his team did an awesome job representing my son. Thanks to the Bates Law office our family has experienced a sense of comfort during a difficult process. I would recommend Mr. Bates based on his knowledge and experience. The fact that he is direct and truthful about every possible sce...
"I have seen Eric Bates go to bat time and again for his clients. He is well respected by both his peers and clients. Any client would be well served by retaining Mr. Bates."
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Top 10 Attorney, Best of the Best Attorneys
2019
10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2018
10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2018
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2018
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
Listed, International Who's Who of Trademark Lawyers
2015 - Present
Louisville Bar Association
2015 - Present
American Bar Association
2014 - Present
Southern Poverty Law Center
2013 - Present
Hardin County Bar Association
2004 - Present
Kentucky Bar Association
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
MA - Masters
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English