Judge Fredrick H. Bates: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Illinois Supreme Court

Biography

The Hon. Frederick H. Bates is a judge for the Sixth Municipal District of the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois. He was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2015, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Marilyn F. Johnson.


Prior to his appointment to the bench, Bates served as an administrative law judge for the Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings from 1990 to 2015. During this time, he was also general counsel for Henry Booth House.


Bates earned a B.S.B.A. in marketing from Marquette University in 1979. He spent the next few years as a marketing representative for IBM. Then, in 1983, he completed a J.D. at Creighton University School of Law.


While in law school, Bates began his legal career as a law clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad from 1982 to 1983. He then joined the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, where he spent the next two years as a judicial law clerk.


Bates entered into private practice in 1985, where he specialized in labor and employment matters. He started as an associate at Seyfarth Shaw before becoming an equity partner at Bell, Boyd & Lloyd (1988 to 1992), a president at Albert, Bates, Whitehead & McGaugh (1992 to 1997), an equity partner at Wildman Harrold (1997 to 2000), and a president at Bates Legal Group (2000 to 2013).


His memberships have included the Illinois Civil Service Commission as well as the boards of the Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago, the Niles College Seminary of Loyola University, Project LEAP, the Nebraska Urban League, and the Federal Bar Association.


Bates is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Fredrick H. Bates

On January 13, 2023 a petition to establish parentage - dhfs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Bates, Fredrick H.) presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2023

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition to Establish Parentage - DHFS

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2023

On January 3, 2023 a petition to establish parentage - dhfs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Bates, Fredrick H.) presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2023

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition to Establish Parentage - DHFS

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2023

On October 6, 2022 a petition for administrative declaration of parentage - dhfs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Bates, Fredrick H. presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Administrative Declaration of Parentage - DHFS

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2023

On October 6, 2022 a petition to establish parentage - dhfs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Bates, Fredrick H.) presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition to Establish Parentage - DHFS

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2023

On October 6, 2022 a petition to establish parentage - dhfs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Bates, Fredrick H. presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2022

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition to Establish Parentage - DHFS

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2023

On September 14, 2022 a petition for allocation of parental responsibiliti case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Fredrick H. Bates presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2022

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibiliti

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2022

On September 6, 2022 a petition for allocation of parental responsibilities - cs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Fredrick H. Bates presiding.

Filed

Sep 06, 2022

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities - CS

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2023

On August 30, 2022 a petition for allocation of parental responsibiliti case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Fredrick H. Bates presiding.

Filed

Aug 30, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibiliti

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2023

On August 8, 2022 a petition for allocation of parental responsibilities - cs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Fredrick H. Bates presiding.

Filed

Aug 08, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities - CS

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 29, 2023

On August 8, 2022 a petition for allocation of parental responsibiliti case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Fredrick H. Bates presiding.

Filed

Aug 08, 2022

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibiliti

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2022

On August 2, 2022 a petition for allocation of parental responsibiliti case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Fredrick H. Bates presiding.

Filed

Aug 02, 2022

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibiliti

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2022

On August 1, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Fredrick H. Bates presiding.

Filed

Aug 01, 2022

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Cook County

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Cook County, IL

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2022

On July 28, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Fredrick H. Bates presiding.

Filed

Jul 28, 2022

Judge

Hon. Fredrick H. Bates Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Fredrick H. Bates

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2022

On July 28, 2022 a petition for allocation of parental responsibilities - cs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Fredrick H. Bates presiding.

Filed

Jul 28, 2022

Judge

Hon. Fredrick H. Bates Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Fredrick H. Bates

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities - CS

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2023

On July 27, 2022 a petition for allocation of parental responsibilities - cs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Bates, Fredrick H.) presiding.

Filed

Jul 27, 2022

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities - CS

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2023

On July 26, 2022 a petition to establish parentage - dhfs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Bates, Fredrick H. presiding.

Filed

Jul 26, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Bates, Fredrick H. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Bates, Fredrick H.

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition to Establish Parentage - DHFS

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2023

On July 21, 2022 a petition for allocation of parental responsibiliti case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Fredrick H. Bates presiding.

Filed

Jul 21, 2022

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibiliti

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2022

On July 21, 2022 a petition for allocation of parental responsibilities - cs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Fredrick H. Bates presiding.

Filed

Jul 21, 2022

Judge

Hon. Fredrick H. Bates Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Fredrick H. Bates

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities - CS

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2023

On June 21, 2022 a petition for allocation of parental responsibiliti case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Fredrick H. Bates presiding.

Filed

Jun 21, 2022

Judge

Hon. Fredrick H. Bates Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Fredrick H. Bates

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibiliti

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 22, 2022

On June 16, 2022 a petition for administrative declaration of parentage - dhfs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Bates, Fredrick H. presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2022

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Bates, Fredrick H. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Bates, Fredrick H.

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Administrative Declaration of Parentage - DHFS

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2023

On May 26, 2022 a petition for allocation of parental responsibiliti case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Fredrick H. Bates presiding.

Filed

May 26, 2022

Judge

Hon. Fredrick H. Bates Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Fredrick H. Bates

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibiliti

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

May 28, 2022

On May 18, 2022 a petition for allocation of parental responsibilities - cs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Bates, Fredrick H.) presiding.

Filed

May 18, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Bates, Fredrick H.) Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Bates, Fredrick H.)

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities - CS

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2023

On May 18, 2022 a petition for allocation of parental responsibilities - cs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Fredrick H. Bates presiding.

Filed

May 18, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Fredrick H. Bates Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Fredrick H. Bates

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities - CS

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2023

On May 18, 2022 a petition for allocation of parental responsibiliti case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Fredrick H. Bates presiding.

Filed

May 18, 2022

Judge

Hon. Fredrick H. Bates Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Fredrick H. Bates

Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibiliti

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2022

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