Virginia attorney record
Richard Ordway Gates
Richard Ordway Gates is an attorney registered with the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department under bar number 13857, admitted in 1974. The current public license status is "Active / In Good Standing / Plenary" 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 Virginia attorneys
State median: 18 yrs
52 yrs admitted — more experience than ~100% of active Virginia attorneys.
Years since admission, active Virginia attorneys with a published admission year (n = 32,473). This attorney's band is highlighted.
License & registration
| Full name | Richard Ordway Gates |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 13857 |
| License status | Active official status of record: “Active / In Good Standing / Plenary” |
| Admission year | 1974 |
| Law school | Not on record |
| Business location | Chesterfield, VA |
| Firm | Not published by Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department |
| Discipline standing | No disbarment or suspension is reflected in the current public status. Itemized disciplinary orders are not yet integrated for Virginia; 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: Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is Richard Ordway Gates a licensed attorney in Virginia?
Richard Ordway Gates is registered with the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department under bar number 13857. The current public license status of record is "Active / In Good Standing / Plenary" as of 2026-06-13.
Has Richard Ordway Gates been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in Richard Ordway Gates's current public license status of record per the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department.
What is Richard Ordway Gates's bar number?
Richard Ordway Gates's Virginia bar/registration number is 13857, assigned by the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department. A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
When was Richard Ordway Gates admitted to practice law?
Richard Ordway Gates was admitted in 1974 — about 52 years since admission per the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department.
Where is Richard Ordway Gates's law office?
The Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department record lists a business location of Chesterfield, VA for Richard Ordway Gates. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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