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Andrew Joseph Banyai
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Constitutional
5%
20 years | 5 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Pro bono
100 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in Florida for 17 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 19 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Lee County Legal Aid Society, Inc.
2040 Virginia Avenue, Fort Myers, FL, 33901
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Posted by Maureen | January 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Andrew is the best of the best Criminal Defense Attorneys in South West Florida
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 anonymous | February 17, 2015 | Criminal Defense
excellent charlotte county attorney
andrew is a fantastic intelligent attorney in charlotte county...my only issue was he spends some time in lee county representing there and that sometimes makes him hard to reach...great criminal defense attorney he understands and will fight for your rights
Andrew Joseph Banyai's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Jonathan Spellman
Criminal defense lawyer
Peter Aiken
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
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
Associations
2016 - 2017
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Lee County chapter)President
Sample of Legal Cases
Touhey V. Seda
Reversal by the Second District Court of Appeals
The Turtle Case
It was a total circus.
Education
2006
Michigan State University
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2018
A View From the Bench
Lee County Legal Aid Society
Publications
2014
Southern Reporter Third
Touhey v. Seda
Languages
English
Spanish
Creole
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides