1987, Maryland; 1989, District of Columbia; 1992, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland; 1997, U.S. Supreme Court
ISLN:
917370586
Minority Owned:
Yes
Areas of Practice (17)
Criminal Defense
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Business & Commercial Law
Business Organizations
Sexual Harassment
Collections
Criminal Law
DUI/DWI
Traffic Violations
White Collar Crimes
Wills
Family Law
Divorce
Litigation & Appeals
Personal Injury
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Probate & Estate Administration
Peer Reviews
4.5/5.0(1 review)
Legal Knowledge
4.5/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.5/5.0
Judgment
4.5/5.0
Communication
4.5/5.0
Legal Experience
4.5/5.0
5.0/5.0
Rated
by a Member
on 07/07/09
in Criminal Defense
Michael Banks is a former prosecutor and is able to utilize that experience in representing clients in criminal and civil matters. He is extremely active in the legal community and has a good repor with judges, lawyers and other professionals in Mon...
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Michael Banks is a former prosecutor and is able to utilize that experience in representing clients in criminal and civil matters. He is extremely active in the legal community and has a good repor with judges, lawyers and other professionals in Montgomery County and other parts of Maryland.
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