Andrew J. Cates
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Andrew J. Cates
Biography
Attorney Cates is a former United States Marine. There he served as an M60 operator in the 5th Marine Regiment and managed the substance abuse program for the Regiment. Attorney Cates attended the University Of Connecticut School Of Law. He is a graduate of San Diego State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Fees
- Free Consultation - Free phone consultation.
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees - Contingent fees are standard and the rates are set by statute in Personal Injury and Worker's Compensation.
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - I handle criminal cases on a flat fee basis.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
0331 M60 Machine Gun Team Leader in Kilo Co., 3rd Bn, 5th Marine Regiment United States Marine Corps
Year: 1986 - 1988
Description: Led a team of four 0331 Machine Gunners in a line company.
Substance Abuse Non-Commissioned Officer 5th Marine Regiment United States Marine Corps
Year: 1986 - 1990
Description: Ran the substance abuse office for the 5th Marine Regiment Headquarters Company, supervised the battalion substance abuse offices and ran the substance abuse office for the Third Battalion of the Fifth Marine Regiment.
Software Engineer Software Consultant
Year: 1995 - 2005
Description: Independent software contractor for various companies in the San Diego area including Gateway, First American Financial, Qualcomm, Hewlett Packard and Intuit.
Managing Attorney Law Offices of Andrew J. Cates, LLC
Year: 2008 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Member (Current)
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Member (Current)
Connecticut Bar Association Member (Current)
Education
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California State University - San Diego State University B.A. (1992) | Latin American Studies
Year: 1990 - 1992
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California State University - San Diego State University Work Toward Masters in Latin American Studies | Latin American Studies
Year: 1992 - 1994
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University of Connecticut School of Law J.D. (2008) | Criminal Defense and Tax Law
Year: 2005 - 2008
Honors: Nina E. Olsen and Janet Spragens LITC Award for representing low income tax payers in the Tax Clinic The Honorable Joseph Blumenfeld Award for outstanding service as an advocate for low income criminal defendants in the Criminal Clinic CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Fundamentals of Advocacy Activities: President of Connecticut Unemployment Action Center, Criminal Defense Clinic and Tax Clinic.
Websites
http://www.cateslegal.com
Andrew J. Cates' Website Profile
97 Oak Street, Third Floor, Hartford, CT 06106