West Virginia attorney record
Matthew Joseph Bates
Matthew Joseph Bates is an attorney registered with the The West Virginia State Bar (unified/mandatory bar) under bar number 7937. The current public license status is "Inactive - Suspended" as of 2026-06-13.
Current license status of record is suspended.
The licensing authority's public record currently lists this attorney as suspended. Review the disciplinary record below and confirm with the official source before relying on this listing.
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License & registration
| Full name | Matthew Joseph Bates |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 7937 |
| License status | Suspended official status of record: “Inactive - Suspended” |
| Admission year | Not on record |
| Law school | Not on record |
| Business location | Schuylkill Haven, PA |
| Firm | Not on record |
| Discipline standing | Current status reflects a suspended record with the licensing authority. Itemized disciplinary orders are not yet integrated for West 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: The West Virginia State Bar (unified/mandatory bar) — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is Matthew Joseph Bates a licensed attorney in West Virginia?
Matthew Joseph Bates is registered with the The West Virginia State Bar (unified/mandatory bar) under bar number 7937. The current public license status of record is "Inactive - Suspended" as of 2026-06-13.
Has Matthew Joseph Bates been disbarred or suspended?
Matthew Joseph Bates's current license status of record is suspended per the The West Virginia State Bar (unified/mandatory bar).
What is Matthew Joseph Bates's bar number?
Matthew Joseph Bates's West Virginia bar/registration number is 7937, assigned by the The West Virginia State Bar (unified/mandatory bar). A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
Where is Matthew Joseph Bates's law office?
The The West Virginia State Bar (unified/mandatory bar) record lists a business location of Schuylkill Haven, PA for Matthew Joseph Bates. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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