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Zane Gates
also known as Zane Harrison Gates, Esq, Zane Harrison
About Zane
Biography
Zane Harrison Gates, Esq. is a Pittsburgh-based public interest attorney committed to defending civil rights, family integrity, and equal access to justice. He currently serves as a Parent Advocate with the Family Defense Project at Neighborhood Legal Services, where he represents and supports parents navigating the child welfare system. He previously served as an Assistant Public Defender in Allegheny County. He is a 2026 graduate of the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Pathways to Leadership Program, a member of the Homer S. Brown Division of the Allegheny County Bar Association and currently serves on the ACBA Access to Justice Committee. Across his legal and civic work, Zane is dedicated to advancing justice, protecting vulnerable communities, and expanding access to the legal profession for the next generation.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
80%
3 years | 1,000 cases
Child Abuse
20%
1 year | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 3 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2023
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Experience
Honors
2026
2026 Pathways to Leadership Cohort Graduate, Allegheny County Bar Association
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Parent Advocate, Neighborhood Legal Services Association
2022 - 2025
Assistant Public Defender, Allegheny County Public Defenders Office
2021 - 2021
Legal Intern, Pennsylvania Innocence Project
Associations
2026 - Present
Pittsburgh Black Lawyers AllianceVice President
2026 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationAccess to Justice Committee Member
2022 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationHomer S. Brown Division Member
2024 - 2025
Indigent Defense Advisory CommitteeProfessional & Services Standards Subcommittee Members
Education
2022
Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg PA
JD - Juris Doctor
2019
West Virginia University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2026
ASALH Inaugural Commemoration of Martyrs Day
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