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Andrew is a graduate of Michigan State University and is a member of the State Bar of Florida and State Bar of Michigan. While an undergraduate Andrew worked in the Washington, D.C. offices of U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham and later studied Comparative Democracy at the University of London and University of Edinburgh. During law school Andrew was employed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan overseeing their Lansing branch office. He was an oralist for MSU Law’s Willem C. Vis Moot Commercial Arbitration team and competed in the world championship competition in Vienna, Austria. While studying for the Bar Exam Andrew was a law clerk for the AV-rated personal injury firm Sinas, Dramis, Brake, Boughton & McIntyre, P.C. Andrew moved to Lee County in 2007 and began as an Associate with the criminal defense firm Aiken, O’Halloran & Associates. In 2012 Andrew was elevated to partner in the newly-styled Aiken, O’Halloran & Banyai. In 2016 Andrew was elected president of the Lee County Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and was reelected to a second consecutive term in 2017. Andrew was named Executive Director of the Lee County Legal Aid Society, Inc. in 2018.
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Acquired: 2006
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2040 Virginia Avenue, Fort Myers, FL, 33901
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Posted by Maureen | January 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I can't express how grateful I am to have one the best attorneys to represent me in several cases in which. I am so pleased with how everything went. All I can say he is amazing & so intelligent and knows the law very well. He is always there for me when I need answers to certain things. I didn't or ...
Posted by James G. | December 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I can’t speak enough about how great this man is and how much he has helped me even long after my case was over. During my case He went to hell in back to win for me and never doubted a word I said most lawyers immediately assume your guilty not mr. Banyai and years after my case was over he still re...
Posted by William | November 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I was baker acted due to a accidental overdose and I can not stress accidental enough back in 2016 at the time I was working 2 jobs and overloaded on energy drinks pair that with no sleep for theee days you have a recipe for disaster i went for help and Cape Coral police department thought it was a g...
Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
Stand up guy, Honest and firm. I would refer this attorney to anyone in need of legal counsel
Posted by daniel | May 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I violated my dui probation with a new charge, Felony driving habitual he has been working with me and easy to contact I will let everyone know the results when my case is concluded
"Andrew and I worked on a matter together at a pro bono event (Law in the Mall) hosted by the Lee County Bar Association. I have also had occasion to interact with him both in and out of court. I endorse Andrew."
"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is a great guy and a great lawyer. He fights hard for his clients and you know what? He actually cares about them too."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have discussed many cases with Andrew and have often gone to him for advice: he is knowledgeable and a very helpful person. I have worked with him on the Board of FACDL, as well, and he has an excellent reputation among fellow attorneys in the community."
"Mr. Banyai is an excellent attorney in all facets of the law. He goes the extra mile for his clients to ensure the best possible result is achieved."
"Andrew is a lawyer who has earned his excellent reputation in the community. His strong representation of his clients, knowledge of the judicial system and his strong ethics make me pleased to endorse him."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2016
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2018 - Present
Executive Director, Lee County Legal Aid Society, Inc.
2007 - 2018
Partner, Aiken, O'Halloran & Banyai
2005 - 2006
Law Clerk, Sinas Dramis Brake Boughton & McIntyre, PC
2016 - 2017
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Lee County chapter)President
Reversal by the Second District Court of Appeals
It was a total circus.
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2018
Lee County Legal Aid Society
2014
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