Michael P. Sanders

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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 Charles | April 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding Ticket Reduced

My speeding ticket (70 in a 55 zone) was too far from home to justify missing work to appear in court. The Michael Sanders law team argued successfully to reduce my ticket to a non moving violation. Everybody was friendly, timely, and helpful on short notice and did what they said they would. One... flat fee covered everything, and the price was competive with other law firms in the area.

Posted by James | November 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Never seen anything like this

Mr. Sanders advised me of my options clearly and included his best guess on the likelihood of a positive or negative outcome. During the prosecutors questioning, Mr. Sanders took copious notes as he was finalizing his plan. As I sat listening, Mr. Sanders methodically executed his plan with exacti...ng precision. The outcome was better than anything I could have imagined. This was not my first experience in the courtroom. With 2 divorces, I have had my share of legal dealings in and outside of the courtroom. I cannot say enough good about the professional approach Mr. Sanders brings to bear.

Posted by Austin | October 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Making it Easy!

I received a speeding ticket while visiting North Carolina. Since I live out of state, it was not possible for me to appear in court. I reached out to Mr. Sanders to represent me and he made it a very smooth and easy process. He was able to negotiate my case to a non-moving violation which saved me f...rom any future insurance fees. Thank you for your help, Mr. Sanders!

Posted by Dan | July 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Representation

Michael represented me on a very old DUI matter and was able to have it completely dismissed. Great Job!

Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Michael Sanders is a LIFE SAVER!

I was asked by a family member who I trusted to cash a check. I was shown all proper and legal documentation to prove it’s validation but unfortunately everything including that check was fraudulent. With the help of Michael Sanders he proved my innocence in court in which I avoided jail time, havi...ng to pay mid five figures in restitution, keeping a felony OFF of my record and as a retired veteran I was able to keep my benefits. I recommend Michael Sanders to ANYONE in the North Carolina area. He saved my future.

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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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