E. Charles Bates, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Defiance, OH with 23 reviews
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E. Charles Bates

922 E 2nd St, Defiance, OH

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Tonia collins

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01 Apr, 2024
This man is a awesome lawyer. Couldn't thank him enough for coming through for our family
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Brock clemens

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10 Feb, 2024
Best attorney around
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Francine meyer-drasutis

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05 Dec, 2023
Charlie has went above and beyond helping my brother. I would hire him again.
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Pros
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Knowledgeable and effective in defending clients
“Charlie Bates was very knowledgeable about digging into the facts of the case which resulted in the jury siding with the defense.”
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Dedicated and goes above and beyond for clients
“Charlie always made sure he contacted me atleast every couple weeks to keep me informed of every part of my case and if he couldn't his staff did. I had a heart attack and he even made sure to come see me in the hospital.”
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Strong communication and transparency
“He has been a total professional with my case. Explaining everything in such great and understanding detail.”
Cons
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Lack of preparation and attention to details
“Charlie Bates was late to every one of my c0urt proceedings. He was never prepared.”
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Questionable billing practices and lack of transparency
“He told me his statistics. He had been in business for 27 years and had an 84% win record,but in 27 years he only had 19 trials and only won 84%of those.”
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Unresponsive and difficult to reach
“very unprofessional, very difficult to get a return phone call, not keeping me informed.about my case. RUDE,”

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