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Kevin Banyon concentrates in the areas of criminal law, with a specialty in DUI and drug offenses. Kevin focuses his practice in the area of criminal law, but is willing to accept referrals in all areas of law. Burch & Banyon is a full service general practice partnership. Kevin is a trial lawyer and is determined to fight for your rights until justice is served in both the criminal and civil courts.
Kevin Banyon was born and raised in Berrien County, Michigan. After graduating from St. Joseph High School in 1996, Kevin pursued a degree in Political Science Pre-law at Michigan State University, where he graduated in 2000. Kevin proceeded to DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois where he graduated in 2003. While at DePaul, Kevin was an editor on the DePaul Business Law Journal, and clerked for several prestigious personal injury law firms.
Upon graduation from law school, Kevin obtained a law license in the State of Illinois, and practiced law in the City of Chicago—specializing in insurance defense and civil litigation. In 2004, Mr. Banyon obtained a law license in the State of Indiana. In 2007, Kevin obtained his law license in the State of Michigan. Additionally, Kevin is licensed to practice before the Illinois Federal Court and Michigan Federal Court. After obtaining his Michigan bar license, Kevin returned to Southwest Michigan to work with his father, Jack Banyon, at the law offices of BURCH & BANYON. In 2012, Kevin Banyon become the owner and managing partner of Burch & Banyon.
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23 years | 1,000 cases
23 years | 1,000 cases
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State: Michigan
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
1211 E Napier Avenue, Suite 1, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022-3961
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62 Client Reviews
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Posted by Eric | June 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best dui attorney around
I had a dui out standing for years an tried a few times an went to Babylon an he help step by step with great knowledge of everything I needed an he was helpful on explaining words in which didn’t make sense best dui attorney
Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Quick thinking professional who treats clients like people
I was pulled over on a drunk driving suspicion. In my car, the police found a controlled substance that belonged to my dog. I was charged with a felony because that controlled substance was in my position. I asked the right people and kept hearing the name Kevin Banyon. Kevin Banyon is a professi...
Posted by Ann | October 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Highly Satisfied Client-Drivers License Restoration
I highly recommend Kevin to anyone seeking to redeem their revoked license. I was thinking of going with someone else so that I could save a little money but I'm so glad I didn't. He is definitely worth it. Kevin is highly knowledgeable and professional with many years of experience handling these ...
Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best Outcome
I sought out and hired the law office of Kevin Banyon for DUI defense. Kevin and his paralegal Lauren are highly knowledgeable of the court processes and expectations. The situation with my case seemed hopeless, and Mr. Banyon successfully obtained a reduced sentence. He is confident, easy to talk to...
Posted by Stacy | January 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Honest-Accurate-Knows his stuff
I was referred to Kevin for a DUI. This was such a scary process. Kevin explained everything to me step by step and what I could expect. I can not put into words how great he took care of me. He was very transparent. He fought for me and won. Even when I doubted, he never did. He got me a better s...
"I endorse this lawyer. Kevin is hard-working and hard-charging. I see him at conferences updating his knowledge to put it to work for you. You can trust Kevin with your life."
"I worked with Mr. Banyon as co-counsel on a case and he was excellent. His knowledge of the law and the court system, combined with his persistence in the pursuit of our mutual client's interests made my job very easy. Beyond that, Mr. Banyon is honest and a good man, dedicated to his family. I heartily endorse Mr. Banyon."
"Kevin Banyon is the only attorney that you should consider when confronted with an OWI/Impaired Driving charge. He has the ability to beat the Prosecutor into deals that other attorneys only dream of."
"I know and endorse Kevin. He is a well-respected and excellent criminal defense lawyer. I have regularly refer people to Kevin for years and will continue to do so."
"Kevin Banyon is one of the most thorough and aggressive criminal attorneys that I have worked with. I was an assistant prosecutor in Berrien County for over 4 years and had several cases against him, and he will protect your rights and fight for you. If I were in need, he would be the attorney I would call."
"Mr. Banyon is a dignified, experienced trial attorney that goes the extra mile to get the best results for his clients. Mr. Banyon knows the law like the back of his hand, and he can answer any legal questions that you might have. I highly recommend this lawyer."
"I have first hand observations of the professionalism and skills Kevin Banyon utilizes in the Courtroom setting. Not only does he take legal advocacy seriously and passionately in the Courtroom for his clients, he continues to stay up to date in the latest legal issues and scientific challenges in this area of the law. I am happy to endorse Attorney Kevin Banyon and I know he will work hard on your case."
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2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
NHTSA Field Sobriety Certification, MIAOWIA
2014
Summer Session Graduate, National College for DUI Defense
2012
Family Law Certificate Program, Institute for Continuing Legal Education
2016 - Present
Partner, Banyon, Banyon, Fette & Campbell, PLLC
2014 - Present
Owner, Burch & Banyon
2007 - Present
Partner, Burch & Banyon
2003 - 2007
Associate, Morse & Bolduc
2002 - 2003
Law Clerk, Motherway & Napleton
2001 - 2002
Law Clerk, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard
2015 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Berrien County Community Corrections BoardBoard Member
2013 - Present
American Civil Liberties UnionMember
2012 - Present
Michigan Association of OWI AttorneysMember
2011 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseGeneral Member
2009 - Present
Berrien County Bar AssociationSecretary
2007 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2007 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorneys of MichiganMember
2007 - Present
State Appellate Defenders OfficeMember
2004 - Present
Indiana State BarMember
2003 - 2008
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Not Guilty
Not guilty
Created new program for deferrral and dismissal
Not Guilty
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BS - Bachelor of Science
1999
2016
Self Defense with CPL
2016
Self Defense with CPL
2015
Self Defense with CPL
2015
Self Defense with CPL
2014
Self Defense with CPL
2014
Self Defense with CPL
2015
2014
2003
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Legal Answers
What are my Options?
22 Jan 2020
When the six points for refusal chemical test be removed from my record in Michigan state?
12 Jul 2017
Does Michigan have a 3 strikes law or something similar? And if it does, would strikes from another state apply?
28 Jun 2017