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Eric Bates

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Car Accident

Language

English

About

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 270-982-4713 to set up a free, confidential appointment.  

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Car Accident

Family

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

39 Public SquareElizabethtown, KY, 42701

Office: (270) 506-0785

Website: N/A

Reviews

Erika
November 29, 2018

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 giving us a realistic idea of what we could expect the outcome to be. I have a tendency to freak out, and he handled it very well and kept me grounded. I highly recommend Eric Bates!

James
August 8, 2018

Eric Bates see's you as a person and not just a dollar sign. he speaks to you in breaks things down from legal mumbo jumbo to where the common person can understand. Has always gotton back with me in the same day when I've called, and goes the extra mile for me. I'd recommend Mr. Bates for everyone and will be using him for all of my legal needs.

Christopher
April 11, 2021

Great guy to work with. This is a good guy to have your back. He represented me in confidence which gave me the confidence in the situation.

anonymous
March 18, 2021

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 scenarios. And then preceded to deliver. I can't imagine going through all of this with another lawyer.

Sabrina
March 17, 2021

I had an attorney before Eric and it was a terrible experience. My case at the time got settled. Once it got brought back to life, I was really strict on calling attorney's and meeting with different ones. I probably met 4 attorneys and called 3 others before finally meeting Eric. I hired him, and I have yet to be disappointed by anything that has happened thus far. He is laid back, respectful (to all parties) and just all around a great lawyer!! Highly recommend.

anonymous
January 13, 2017

Mr. Bates is an amazing attorney! My son had retained another attorney and ended up making a poor plea choice. When Mr. Bates took over, he thoroughly explored and shared with us all options. He worked cooperatively with prosecutors and the judge to create an opportunity for my son to work his way back from this charge. Two years later, my son has completed drug court and his charges are being expunged. Eric Bates is a fighter but also a skilled negotiator. He helped to change our lives for the better!

anonymous
December 15, 2016

Fue una experiencia muy positiva. El trato especial y a su vez muy profesional. Me ayudaron en cada paso del proceso y quede muy satisfecha con el resultado. Gracias!

Derrick
December 15, 2016

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 manner. He never made promises he couldn't keep and during the hearing, he never lost his patience. I would highly recommend Mr. Bates and his team for legal assistance. He went above and beyond for me. I'm forever grateful. I would definitely use him again.

Audrey
December 14, 2016

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 scenario has been informative and enlightening. He has taken the time to explain each phase of the defense process as needed. Our family is grateful for his honesty and diligence.

Bob G
December 13, 2016

Always goes the extra mile

Erika
November 29, 2018

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 giving us a realistic idea of what we could expect the outcome to be. I have a tendency to freak out, and he handled it very well and kept me grounded. I highly recommend Eric Bates!

James
August 8, 2018

Eric Bates see's you as a person and not just a dollar sign. he speaks to you in breaks things down from legal mumbo jumbo to where the common person can understand. Has always gotton back with me in the same day when I've called, and goes the extra mile for me. I'd recommend Mr. Bates for everyone and will be using him for all of my legal needs.

Christopher
April 11, 2021

Great guy to work with. This is a good guy to have your back. He represented me in confidence which gave me the confidence in the situation.

anonymous
March 18, 2021

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 scenarios. And then preceded to deliver. I can't imagine going through all of this with another lawyer.

Sabrina
March 17, 2021

I had an attorney before Eric and it was a terrible experience. My case at the time got settled. Once it got brought back to life, I was really strict on calling attorney's and meeting with different ones. I probably met 4 attorneys and called 3 others before finally meeting Eric. I hired him, and I have yet to be disappointed by anything that has happened thus far. He is laid back, respectful (to all parties) and just all around a great lawyer!! Highly recommend.

anonymous
January 13, 2017

Mr. Bates is an amazing attorney! My son had retained another attorney and ended up making a poor plea choice. When Mr. Bates took over, he thoroughly explored and shared with us all options. He worked cooperatively with prosecutors and the judge to create an opportunity for my son to work his way back from this charge. Two years later, my son has completed drug court and his charges are being expunged. Eric Bates is a fighter but also a skilled negotiator. He helped to change our lives for the better!

anonymous
December 15, 2016

Fue una experiencia muy positiva. El trato especial y a su vez muy profesional. Me ayudaron en cada paso del proceso y quede muy satisfecha con el resultado. Gracias!

Derrick
December 15, 2016

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 manner. He never made promises he couldn't keep and during the hearing, he never lost his patience. I would highly recommend Mr. Bates and his team for legal assistance. He went above and beyond for me. I'm forever grateful. I would definitely use him again.

Audrey
December 14, 2016

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 scenario has been informative and enlightening. He has taken the time to explain each phase of the defense process as needed. Our family is grateful for his honesty and diligence.

Bob G
December 13, 2016

Always goes the extra mile

Erika
November 29, 2018

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 giving us a realistic idea of what we could expect the outcome to be. I have a tendency to freak out, and he handled it very well and kept me grounded. I highly recommend Eric Bates!

James
August 8, 2018

Eric Bates see's you as a person and not just a dollar sign. he speaks to you in breaks things down from legal mumbo jumbo to where the common person can understand. Has always gotton back with me in the same day when I've called, and goes the extra mile for me. I'd recommend Mr. Bates for everyone and will be using him for all of my legal needs.

Christopher
April 11, 2021

Great guy to work with. This is a good guy to have your back. He represented me in confidence which gave me the confidence in the situation.

anonymous
March 18, 2021

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 scenarios. And then preceded to deliver. I can't imagine going through all of this with another lawyer.

Sabrina
March 17, 2021

I had an attorney before Eric and it was a terrible experience. My case at the time got settled. Once it got brought back to life, I was really strict on calling attorney's and meeting with different ones. I probably met 4 attorneys and called 3 others before finally meeting Eric. I hired him, and I have yet to be disappointed by anything that has happened thus far. He is laid back, respectful (to all parties) and just all around a great lawyer!! Highly recommend.

anonymous
January 13, 2017

Mr. Bates is an amazing attorney! My son had retained another attorney and ended up making a poor plea choice. When Mr. Bates took over, he thoroughly explored and shared with us all options. He worked cooperatively with prosecutors and the judge to create an opportunity for my son to work his way back from this charge. Two years later, my son has completed drug court and his charges are being expunged. Eric Bates is a fighter but also a skilled negotiator. He helped to change our lives for the better!

anonymous
December 15, 2016

Fue una experiencia muy positiva. El trato especial y a su vez muy profesional. Me ayudaron en cada paso del proceso y quede muy satisfecha con el resultado. Gracias!

Derrick
December 15, 2016

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 manner. He never made promises he couldn't keep and during the hearing, he never lost his patience. I would highly recommend Mr. Bates and his team for legal assistance. He went above and beyond for me. I'm forever grateful. I would definitely use him again.

Audrey
December 14, 2016

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 scenario has been informative and enlightening. He has taken the time to explain each phase of the defense process as needed. Our family is grateful for his honesty and diligence.

Bob G
December 13, 2016

Always goes the extra mile