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Rafe Banks III
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Biography
For more than 30 years I have successfully defended clients charged with crimes throughout the State of Georgia. I handle matters within the following practice areas:
• All Felonies and Misdemeanors • Non-Violent Crimes • Juvenile Crimes • Probation Violation Hearings • Bond Hearings • Parole Violation Hearings • Computer and Internet Crimes • Warrant Application Hearings • Drug Crimes • Sex Crimes • Driving Under the Influence • Stalking Crimes • Forgery • Theft Crimes • Fraud • Traffic Offenses • Bad Checks • Violent Crimes • Weapon Offenses • White Collar Crimes • Habeas CorpusPractice Areas
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Licensed in Georgia for 50 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Banks, Stubbs & McFarland LLP
309 Pirkle Ferry Road, Building F, Cumming, GA, 30040
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Posted by Richard | August 28, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Rafe Banks III - RBC
Rafe Banks represented me in 2 different cases. One criminal case and a DUI case. Throughout the entire course of both caes Rafe always kept me informed, answerd my questions, and represented me in a very professional manner. I would reccommend Rafe Banks to anyone as one of the best in the busines...
Posted by Blake Cheatham | August 28, 2012 | Family
Banks and Stubbs, LLP
Rafe Banks III represented me with perfection. His law firm Banks and Stubb, LLP has been of great service to me over the years handling both domestic and criminal matters for me. The attorneys that represented me did so with a degree of professionalism, diligence, and dedication seldom seen in the ...
Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Absolutely excellent defense attorney
Mr Banks represented me in a criminal case that resulted in an incarceration followed by a major trial. I was very fortunate to have been referred to Mr Banks by my divorce attorney and couldn't have asked for better service. I was facing a minimum of life in prison and would have lost everything b...
Rafe Banks III's Lawyer Endorsements
"I strongly endorse Rafe Banks. I've had the privilege of working with him on several matters and observed firsthand the amount of hard work and effort he puts into each case. He genuinely cares for his clients and knows the law. He is a fierce litigator who is not afraid to crank up a jury trial when it is appropriate. He is a mentor and a friend."
"Rafe Banks is quitely simply the dean of the defense bar in Forsyth County. Years ago, when I was a young ADA prosecuting cases in Forsyth County, I quickly grew to respect his acumen, skill and broad knowledge of the law. As the years have advanced my respect for him has only grown. He possesses all of the traits that make a great lawyer and has them in abundance. His character, talent, collegiality and common sense are appreciated by all who work with him. You would do well to seek his counsel if you need a lawyer in the Forsyth County area."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Banks demonstrated great skill in a litigation matter I worked with him on and has assisted and represented numerous persons/contacts of mine with DUI/DWI matters as well as criminal charges. Excellent attorney."
"Rafe is a proven trial lawyer who is not afraid of the courtroom. In a day and time where most lawyers will take your money and plead you guilty, Rafe is a welcome change. In most counties the prosecutor will not bother trying to negotiate for a guilty plea because each knows Rafe means business. You will find that Rafe is not cheap when it comes to fees (the reason is that he above any other lawyer in Forsyth gets results!) Rafe is always re-inventing himself by learning new "twists" on the rules of evidence and theories of defense. Rafe is the very best in Forsyth County. gus"
"Knowing Rafe since I prosecuted in Forsyth County, I have personal knowledge of the fact that he is one of those attorneys that will be relenting in his advocacy while doing so in the most professional manner. As a colleague, I can not say enough good things about Rafe. He is a wealth of knowledge and someone I consistently rely upon when I have novel issues to deal with."
"I have known Rafe for years and have seen his work first hand. He is the consummate professional. He is well-respected by his peers as well as opposing counsel. If you are charged in a criminal case, you should contact Rafe Banks. He will not let you down. He has my 100% endorsement as well as my personal respect."
"Rafe Banks is a tireless worker. He pursues his cases like a bloodhound. Often I am amazed by the unique turn he puts on a defense, and, usually it is the linchpin which puts the case in the win column. He thinks outside the box. He digs until he gets the answer he wants, or if it's not there he asks the courts to accept his view of how the law should read. He regularly wins cases in the Georgia Supreme Court, most often pointing out what to him seemed obvious, but until that time everybody else didn't see. That's the mark of a truly great lawyer. His courtroom skills are topnotch, and his work ethic puts him in the courtroom fully prepared for the fight. He's one of the best lawyers I know."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Rafe is the premier criminal defense lawyer in Forsyth County and the surrounding area."
Steven Ward
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
2009
Appellate Attorney of the Year 2009, Georgia Defense of Drinking Drivers (DODD) Group
Work Experience
1981 - 1988
District Attorney, Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit
1978 - 1981
Assistant District Attorney, Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit
Associations
State Bar of Georgia
Member
Forsyth County Bar Association
Member
Georgia Association of Criminal Lawyers (GACDL)
Member
Defense of Drinking Drivers Group (DODD)
Member
Lawyers Club of Atlanta
Member
Criminal Defense Bar of Forsyth County
Member
Georgia State Bar Disciplinary Panel
Former Member
2000 - 2000
Criminal Defense Bar of Forsyth CountyPresident
1996 - 1997
Forsyth County Bar AssociationPresident
1989 - 1990
Blue Ridge Bar AssociationPresident
Education
1975
Emory University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
Emory University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2009
Forsyth News.com
Banks receives top legal award, DODD honors local attorney
Languages
English