Crystal Banse is a highly accomplished, results-driven, and detail-oriented attorney with over 12 years of diverse legal experience as a litigator and adviser. She has served as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army and Wisconsin National Guard, Assistant Attorney General, and prosecutor. After retiring from the military, Crystal founded Banse Law in 2017, initially focusing on litigation. She now works with small business owners and entrepreneurs and provides advanced legal writing services to other legal professionals and law firms.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WI | Good Standing | 2010 | 05/28/2022 |
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Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Outstanding Legal Assistance Award to Military Persons | American Bar Association | 2011 |
Army Commendation Medal | Department of Defense | 2011 |
Pro Bono Partnership Award | University of Wisconsin Law School | 2010 |
Pro Bono Partnership Award | University of Wisconsin Law School | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney & Founder | Banse Legal Group | 2017 - Present |
Regional Special Victims' Counsel | National Guard Bureau | 2014 - 2017 |
Assistant Attorney General | Wisconsin Department Of Justice | 2011 - 2014 |
JAG | Wisconsin Army National Guard | 2010 - 2016 |
Special Prosecutor | Washington County District Attorney's Office | 2010 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Federal Bar Association | 2021 - Present | |
Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association | 2020 - Present | |
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce | 2018 - Present | |
State Bar of Wisconsin | Fee Arbitrator | 2018 - Present |
State Bar of Wisconsin | Legal Assistance Committee | 2018 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Wisconsin Lawyer | Reflections: Trauma Has Made Me a Better Lawyer | 2020 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Wisconsin Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee | BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration | 2006 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Veteran's Day Celebration | From Soldier to Law Firm Owner: Lessons Learned Along the Way | 2021 |
Monthly CLE Luncheon | Sexual Assault Victim Rights in the Military Justice System: A Perspective from a former Judge Advocate | 2020 |
Statewide Prosecutors Educational Training Symposium | The Obligation of State Agencies to Disclose Exculpatory Evidence in Criminal Cases. | 2013 |
Wisconsin New District Attorney Orientation | Public Records Law for New District Attorneys | 2012 |
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Chad Koplien, Military law Attorney on Oct 24, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent Soldier and Judge Advocate.