Nicholas Bates, ESQ.

Nicholas Bates, Esq.

Nicholas Bates is a founding member and partner in The Bates & Merryman Law Firm LLC. Nicholas was born and raised in Kansas City. From attending Lincoln Prep for high school to graduating from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Nicholas has been a lifelong resident of Kansas City. Nicholas attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City for both his Bachelors degree and his Law Degree.

Nicholas has dedicated his entire practice of law to fighting for the rights of his clients. Specifically, he has primarily worked in the field of criminal defense and personal injury. Prior to forming The Bates & Merryman Law Firm LLC, Nicholas worked as a Trial Attorney for the Public Defenders Office for the State of Missouri.

With The Bates & Merryman Law Firm LLC, Nicholas’ practice focuses on all Criminal Defense Matters, Traffic Law, and Personal Injury.

EDUCATION

  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, J.D., 2014

  • Peking University, Beijing China, Introductory Chinese Law, 2013

  • University of Missouri-Kansas City, B.A., 2011

BAR ADMISSIONS

State

  • State of Missouri, 2014

Federal District Courts

  • Western District of Missouri