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Christopher Joseph Bates

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 11 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 10 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2015

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Hawaii for 11 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2015

Suspended - Administrative

No misconduct found

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Christopher Joseph Bates's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Family

Posted by Joseph | November 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great lawyer

I worked with Christopher on a meretricious relationship petition that was filed against me. The process lasted a year with a lot of back and forth and some very unprofessional attorneys on the other side. Chris always explained the relevant law(s) with me and ensured that I reviewed and understood... all of the legal paperwork. At the end of the case, I am happy with the outcome and would be happy to work with Chris in the future.

Posted by Shashi | August 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent Attorney for Family Law.

Chris was really awesome, I am currently living in India for past 3 years, and I needed someone to take care of my annulment case without me being present there, and Chris did the job for us. I never knew there would be a way to take care of such a case without me being present there, however, thank ...god, we found Chris from Ivy Law group. He did everything for us, starting from filling out the forms to appearing before judge to get the decree. He even mailed the documents. They dont charge you lot either, their charges are very nominal for the amount of the work they put in. Besides, when I had missed one payment, Chris made sure the case was still in process which I loved the most. Besides this, He is very good at responding to your requests promptly. Yes he is a very busy attorney, however he takes his time to respond to your requests. I remember one time where he checked his email at 10pm and responded back with some documents. I would totally give him and Ivy Group full credit for solving my case in less time than we thought. Thank you guys. Thank you Chris. I will recommend Chris and Ivy for any family cases. Cheers guys!.

Posted by James | April 07, 2016 | Family

Thank you

Chris is a top notch, fair and strategically minded attorney. He listens, evaluates and makes recommendations that consider both the law and the emotional impact that difficult family law decisions create for all parties involved. As a business and technology leader, I lean heavily on the advise ...of my corporate council. In family law, I trust Chris and his expertise in guiding me through extremely difficult family and financial decisions. Without reservation I recommend Chris. If you have family law concerns, call him.

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Christopher Joseph Bates's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebecca Thorley

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Christopher. He is extremely knowledgable in his field. He is an excellent advocate, and I would not hesitate to refer clients to him. He is also a great colleague, and has a great personality."

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Amanda Stephen

Family lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Christopher is very knowledgeable when it comes to a variety of family law issues. He has a passion for helping people resolve their disputes. I have referred several potential clients to Christopher knowing they will be in good hands."

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Patrick MacDonald

Family lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Christopher has great knowledge of family law matters and his fixed fee services are a great opportunity to get economical legal help."

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Ruth Vogel

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is compassionate and caring!"

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Martin Kreshon

Family lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Chris is an excellent attorney. He is knowledgeable, thorough, and his calming demeanor is particularly suited to helping people through some of the most difficult times of their lives."

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Andrew Itsuno

Family lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Christopher is professional and detail oriented. He is a great trial attorney and works well with clients. He has a great sense of humor, is intelligent, and always makes time for his clients. He is a great person to work with."

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Brittany Lowe

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Christopher for his knowledge and professionalism in landlord & tenant law. He recently trained and guided me in assisting a tenant client in a time-sensitive matter. I was impressed by his efficiency and and expertise in advising the client."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Sample of Legal Cases

VT v. SP

Parentage action. Strongly negotiatied a settlement on child support, meeting client's needs and avoiding unneccesary litigation.

In re KJR

Guardianship case. Worked with professionals to secure guardianship for client of minor child who needed emergency assistance. Court granted guardianship

SN v. JB

Domestic Violence Protection Order. Successfully defended client in a claim of domestic violence. Submitted proof that actions did not meet the statutory definition of DV. Secured a denial order from the court.

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English

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