Michael P. Sanders

PRO

Michael P. Sanders

also known as Michael P. Sanders, P.C.

4.9
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 35 years

Litigation Lawyer at Elizabeth City, NC
Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

1755 City Center Boulevard, Suite C, Elizabeth City, NC

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About Michael

Biography

"When You're In Trouble, Experience Counts. It's Your Future."

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

All Felonies and Misdemeanors including but not limited to DUI & DWI, Speeding and Traffic Violations, Federal Crimes, Juvenile Crimes, Hunting Violations, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes, Expungements.

36 years | 10,000 cases

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

36 years | 2,500 cases

20%
Federal Crime 20%

All Federal Crimes, to include Hunting, Fishing and Waterfowl Offenses as well as Offenses on the National Seashore.

36 years | 2,500 cases

20%
Litigation 20%

Personal injury, Animal and Dog Bites, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Car, Motorcycle and Trucking Accidents, Defective and Dangerous Products, Slip and Fall, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Collections, Uncontested Divorce, General Practice.

36 years | 2,500 cases

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

Any and All Traffic Violations.

36 years | 5,000 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2020 2019
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 35 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Michael P. Sanders, P.C.

1755 City Center Boulevard, Suite C, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909

michaelsanderslaw.com

Michael P. Sanders's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rakeem | September 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Fast, professional, pain free

I literally called Mr. Sanders for a traffic violation and my next time hearing from him was telling me my case was settled. We all live busy lives and it’s comforting to know someone’s got your back. Huge thanks to Mr. Sanders and his firm for helping me and turning my stress level to 0.

Posted by Brian F | June 11, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Exceptional Legal Knowledge, Service, & Professionalism

I recently received a speeding ticket while driving through North Carolina from the Outer Banks. My citation was serious in that I was going beyond 15 mph over the speed limit. I live out-of-state and accordingly, the North Carolina statute required my return to Camden County for an in-person court ...appearance. Given that I serve in the military, there were tremendous implications that would disrupt obligations I had for work. I called around North Carolina and spent a great deal of time asking for a seasoned professional who is well-respected in Camden County. I was told to be careful with finding “the right” attorney as the profession can be oversaturated with legal professionals who lack experience and in turn, create further complications. After reaching out to everyone I knew in North Carolina—or from there—a close family friend who retired from law in North Carolina came back to me with the unequivocal recommendation of Mike Sanders. I reached out to him via email and had a response within hours. When I called his office, his staff was exceptionally professional. Mr. Sanders could not have been calmer and more professional on the phone. When I hung up, I immediately felt relief in that he assured me that there were means of dealing with my case without me traveling across the country for court. He noted he deals with this sort of case regularly and is intimately familiar with the Camden County and North Carolina legal processes for traffic violations. An hour after the phone call, I had a personalized letter from him articulating what I could expect. That next day, Mr. Sanders called me with news that he had already found a means to settle the isuse and my flight back to North Carolina was not necessary. I could not have been more pleased and impressed by the legal services, professionalism, and responsiveness of Mike Sanders.

Posted by Richard | May 28, 2015 | Business

Professional -- Smart

Mr. Sanders has represented me and/or my business numerous times over the years. He successfully represented my business, as the plaintiff, in a valuable lawsuit filed against another business. He has also represented me and my family members in numerous other matters; most recently, May 2015. As a b...usiness owner since 1978, and as a father of 4, I have hired an attorney many times. Mr. Sanders ranks at the top of the list.

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great lawyer with experience and knowledge

Mr. Sanders was very informative from the beginning when it came to my trial. He was very reassuring in the fact that the would do whatever he could to get the best possible outcome for me. Anything that I did not comprehend, he explained in terms that allowed me to attain better understanding. Also,... the fact that he practiced in the area for some time was also a plus. The results of my case were very desirable. I always felt respected by Mr. Sanders and although I hope not to see the courtroom again anytime soon, I would not be opposed at all to using his services again.

Posted by raymond | August 21, 2019 | Criminal Defense

ILL prepared for trail

ILL prepared for trial. Didn't ask basic law questions 101 to the prosecution witnesses. Had to hire another lawyer to straighten out what he didn't do. Maybe a good negotiator but but poor trail lawyer

Michael Sanders

Replied last August 21, 2019

I disagree with this review wholeheartedly and point out that in 29 years of practice this is the only negative review I've ever received. Mike Sanders

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Daniel Donahue

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm a local lawyer who was born and raised in Elizabeth City. I can say, undoubtedly, that for the past 25 years Michael Sanders has been a trusted name in criminal defense. He has represented thousands of clients with professionalism and distinction. It's been a couple of decades since I had to call on his services myself, but before he was a colleague, he was my attorney of choice. Since I'm still a relatively novice lawyer, he's also the one I make sure to watch when he is trying a case. He's the real deal."

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Michael P. Sanders, P.C.

1995 - 2010

Partner, Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland, LLP

1990 - 1995

Associate, Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland, LLP

Associations

2000 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Member

1990 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

1990

Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of North Carolina

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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