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 Jeffrey Merrow | August 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very Profesional

Hired Mr Saunders and from the very first meeting I knew that he was the one for the job. Mr Sanders made payment arrangements for me and made it very affordable. I have confidence that he is a pro in every aspect of his practice. My case is a criminal matter and real knowledgeable representation is ...what is demonstrated by Mr Sanders. His past performance in tons of cases showed that I have chosen the right man for the job. Misses Sanders is also a great help when visiting the office to make a payment or get an update. All I can say is they are an excellent legal team.

Posted by Garland | May 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Speechless

Micheal Sanders handled my case with such profession, that I'm proud to say I am grateful for the outcome. It was worth the money I paid. Great job and hope I can send you more business.

Posted by Brendon | May 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Courteous, competent, effective.... A Blessing!!

Mike Sanders quickly got to the details of my ticket and was already aware of the exact traffic stop I was caught in. Given my specific circumstance he gave me effective advice on the class I should take and was able to get my original ticket GREATLY reduced, to a mere fraction of the consequences th...e original ticket would have had. His contact with me was professional but also compassionate, and the results of his work speak s for itself. Could not possibly recommend higher. Thanks Mike!!

Posted by christopher | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Total Pro

Michael was a total professional in my dealings with him. He laid out the procedure and executed it flawlessly.

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.

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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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