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Law Office of Robert L Keates, PLLC
Robert Keates
700 Lavaca, Suite 1400
Austin, TX 78701
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Call (512) 216-3211
Law Office of Robert L Keates, PLLC
In 2008, Mr. Keates was awarded the Don Simms Award for Attorney of the Year within the Public Defenders Office. Mr. Keates has vast experience in arguing legal defenses along with highlighting violations of arrests and missing evidence from a defense perspective; he has never been a prosecutor and therefore has real courtroom experience on how to truly defend your case. Now, back in Austin Texas, the Law Office of Robert L. Keates is ready to put his courtroom knowledge and aggressive trial experience to work for you.After graduating with concentrations in both Criminal Law and Constitutional Law from Law School, he obtained his LL.M. Masters of Law Degree in Criminal Law from California Western School of Law, one of only two Universities at the time in the United States that offered such a program. Robert L. Keates began his legal career as a criminal defense attorney, handling a multitude of criminal jury trials and cases from simple assaults and DWI / DUI to complex felonies such as robbery, computer crimes, and drug sales.
Testimonials
Willing to Help in Any Way
Mr. Keates did a great job, he was always willing to help in anyway. he answered all questions was always very professional and made sure my best interest was always at stake
I Highly Endorse this Lawyer
I highly endorse this lawyer. His knowledge of the law is superb and his dedication to his clients yields results that exceed expectations. Moreover, his commitment is matched by his skills in the courtroom. Having worked alongside Mr. Keates for several years as a public defender, he never ceased to impress; even on the most difficult cases. I can honestly say that if I needed legal representation on a criminal matter, he would be the first person I would ask for help.
Answers
Does my sister need an attorney for a first DUI charge?
Yes. It's punishable by not only potential jailtime, but a myriad of possible punishments. Even if she's going to plea, it's best to have an attorney arrange the bargain and avoid many unneeded and piled on punishments. Plus, DWIs are a complex type of case that involves much more than "I blew higher than .08%). There may be legal issues that could help in plea negotiations.
Disclaimer: The responses above do not form an attorney-client relationship, nor are they intended to be anything other than the educated opinions of the author. They should not be relied upon as legal advice.