Ohio attorney record
James Douglas Bates
James Douglas Bates is an attorney registered with the Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services under bar number 9776, admitted in 1972. The current public license status is "Active" as of 2026-06-13.
Active license with no disbarment or suspension of record.
The current license status of record is active, and no disbarment or suspension is reflected in the public record we hold.
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Experience vs. active Ohio attorneys
State median: 22 yrs
54 yrs admitted — more experience than ~100% of active Ohio attorneys.
Years since admission, active Ohio attorneys with a published admission year (n = 43,332). This attorney's band is highlighted.
License & registration
| Full name | James Douglas Bates |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 9776 |
| License status | Active |
| Admission year | 1972 |
| Law school | University of Toledo |
| Business location | Toledo, OH |
| Firm | Lucas County Common Pleas Court |
| Discipline standing | No disbarment or suspension is reflected in the current public status. Itemized disciplinary orders are not yet integrated for Ohio; see the official source for the full record. |
Federal court activity
Federal court activity has not been compiled for this attorney yet.
Source & last updated
Source: Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is James Douglas Bates a licensed attorney in Ohio?
James Douglas Bates is registered with the Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services under bar number 9776. The current public license status of record is "Active" as of 2026-06-13.
Has James Douglas Bates been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in James Douglas Bates's current public license status of record per the Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services.
What is James Douglas Bates's bar number?
James Douglas Bates's Ohio bar/registration number is 9776, assigned by the Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services. A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
When was James Douglas Bates admitted to practice law?
James Douglas Bates was admitted in 1972 — about 54 years since admission per the Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services. Law school of record: University of Toledo.
Where is James Douglas Bates's law office?
The Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services record lists a business location of Toledo, OH and the firm Lucas County Common Pleas Court for James Douglas Bates. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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