Robert L Keates
Google Rating
4.9(43 reviews)
- 901 Mopac Expressway South Building 1, Suite 300 Austin, TX 78746
- +1-512-761-5297
- No email available
About:
Robert 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 over five years with the Orange County Public Defender's Office. At that office, Robert was immediately assigned to jury trials, and advanced quickly to handle a large caseload of serious felony and misdemeanor jury trials for both adults and juveniles. In 2008, Robert Keates was awarded the Don Simms Award for 'Trial Attorney of the Year' within the Public Defender's Office. He was also the recipient of eight "Litigator of the Month" awards for Trial work while representing Juveniles. Education and Law School Robert Keates received his Law Degree (J.D.) from Hofstra University School of Law. After graduating with concentrations in both Criminal Law and Constitutional Law, he obtained his Masters of Law Degree (LL.M.) in Criminal Law from Western School of Law, one of only two Universities at the time in the United States that offered such a program and degree. Get to Know Robert! Robert is a husband and father, and enjoys music and traveling when not practicing law. He brews his own beer, plays guitar and banjo, and enjoys carpentry and woodworking when the mood suits him. He has backpacked and traveled throughout Eastern Europe and Russia, been to almost all 50 States, and can often be seen driving his old pickup around town on the weekends.
Jurisdiction:California, District of Columbia, New York, Texas
Practice Area
Criminal Law
Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.
Languages
English
Fees
Free Consultation
Education
Law Degree
Awards
Don Simms Trial Attorney Award
Associations
Reviews
RATED 5.0
Jul 10, 2025via Google
Allahrice Wallin
"Received Mr. Keates as my court appointed attorney and he did a wonderful job. Worked with me and my legal situation and was able to get my cases dismissed and discharged. Mr. Keates was able to get my cases handled with exceptional precision and was surely satisfied with his results. Would recommend Mr. Keates immediately. Thank you again."
RATED 5.0
Mar 10, 2025via Google
Fransisco C
"When I first got Mr . Keates I did not know what to think or say, but then he spoke to me , broke the steps down and made everything more simpler. See Mr. Keates isn’t just a good lawyer he will talk to you, and make sure you understand he will fight for you . Best lawyer I’ve ever had ! Thank you for everything you really helped me out man !"
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2024via Google
Steve Jeffers
"I have a friend in jail. I reached out to attorney Keates and he promptly returned the call. And was able to bring me up to speed as to the disposition of my friend's case. Let me know that he would be meeting with my friend in jail even though I have few and far between conversations with this person, just because the nature of being able to contact or call people there. It's dicey. And they make it impossible to do anything. But this lawyer has been helpful and prompt and taking care of my friends needs given the circumstances. Highly recommend him!"
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2023via Google
A Robinson
"How can I vote for Austin's best?? If you are looking to hire a criminal attorney please believe every single one of the positive reviews. He addresses the single negative review. I can't write a review better than all the others. Thank you so much Robert."
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2022via Google
Tyler Chriss
"Not only is Mr.Keates the best lawyer in Austin, he actually looks out for you and your best interest. Went from dealing with one lawyer on a case for TWO years!! To having Mr.Keates for only 3 months and he gets my case dismissed!! Highly highly recommend"
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