Robert Keates has been a criminal defense attorney from the beginning of his legal career, focusing on defending clients against criminal charges. He has represented a large number of clients in a vast array of criminal proceedings in both State and Federal court. He has tried both felony and misdemeanor jury trials and he has appeared in over a thousand pretrial or post-trial court proceedings. He has successfully defended clients in all types of serious criminal matters. See our Practice Areas for a full listing.

A hallmark of Mr. Keates's practice is the belief that a client is entitled to be informed of everything that is happening with respect to the client’s case.

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700 Lavaca, Suite 1400
Austin, Texas 78701 (Map)

Phone: (512) 216-3211
Fax: (888) 709-6040
email@keateslaw.com

Robert Keates received his legal J.D. degree from Hofstra University School of Law. After graduating with concentrations in both Criminal Law and Constitutional Law, 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.

Mr. Keates has clerked for a Federal Judge in the 5th Circuit (Texas, Lousiana), as well as worked for the California Innocence Project. He has argued motions and prepared cases with the Federal Defenders of San Diego, and was employed nearly six years with the Orange County Public Defender's Office. At that office, Lawyer Keates was immediately assigned to jury trials. Over the years, after gaining both jury trial, motions & research, and courtroom experience, he advanced quickly to handle a large caseload of serious felony and misdemeanor jury trials for both adults and juveniles.

In 2008, Mr. Keates was awarded the Don Simms Award for 'Attorney of the Year' within the Public Defender's Office. He was also the recipient of several "Litigator of the Month" awards for Trial work while representing Juveniles.

Robert Keates is admitted and in good standing to practice law in Texas, California, Federal District of Southern California, New York, and Washington D.C.

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.

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Serving Austin and surrounding areas of Travis County, including San Marcos, Hays County, & Blanco County.