Christopher Matthew Banas

Christopher Matthew Banas

also known as Chris Banas

4.4
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Saint Paul, MN
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials

991 Sibley Memorial Highway Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 70%

Banas Family Law, P.A. provides family law and divorce representation to St. Paul, Minneapolis and the greater Twin Cities region. View our website for more information and helpful articles.

26 years

70%
Child Support 20%

Banas Family Law, P.A. provides family law and divorce representation to St. Paul, Minneapolis and the greater Twin Cities region. View our website for more information and helpful articles.

26 years

20%
Child Custody 9%

Banas Family Law, P.A. provides family law and divorce representation to St. Paul, Minneapolis and the greater Twin Cities region. View our website for more information and helpful articles.

26 years

9%
Marriage and Prenuptials 1%

Banas Family Law, P.A. provides family law and divorce representation to St. Paul, Minneapolis and the greater Twin Cities region. View our website for more information and helpful articles.

26 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 24 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2001

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Banas Family Law

991 Sibley Memorial Highway Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN, 55118

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Christopher Matthew Banas's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Corinna | June 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Forever Grateful!!!

For over 10 years, Chris Banas and everyone at Banas Family Law has been by my side helping guide me through my divorce and custody challenges. Their level of dedication never wavered once. They are always professional and knowledgeable. They work tirelessly to meet deadlines and nothing is ever o...verlooked. They always respond to every email and phone call in a timely matter. They guide with a gentle hand. They are honest. They are tough but fair on the opposition. They are always prepared, thorough, and experienced. I was in awe of Chris each time we were in court. He is really good at what he does!! Chris, Lisa, Sheila, and Meg are the kindest and most caring people you could ask for to be by your side through what can be one of the most difficult things you ever have to go through. I will forever be grateful to Chris, Lisa, Shelia, and Meg! THANK YOU for helping me get the BEST outcome possible in my divorce and custody challenges!!

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Very Dissatisfied Customer

I hired Banas to represent me in a divorce case. At first he seemed very knowledgeable and familiar with the court system. I later realized he puffs his abilities and experience up to attract clients. Once you hire him, he does not deliver. He showed up at court unprepared and clearly unfamiliar with... the details of my case. He did not have a clear strategy for my case and seemed to use a cookie cutter approach. I am very dissatisfied with his service. I will not recommend him to any of my family or friends in Minnesota.

Christopher Banas

Replied last February 09, 2012

We have reviewed this comment and believe it was not posted by a former client, rather a disgruntled opposing party that populated our website and on-line review sources with fake reviews. Banas Family Law, P.A. disputes this review as patently false.

Posted by Breanna | February 23, 2011 | Family

Effective, Professional, Honorable

Chris represented me over several years in a family court matter, and did so successfully with knowledge, skill and professionalism. I found Chris to be an honorable person who really cared about my case and listened to my concerns. Being a litigant in family court can be an emotional and frustra...ting experience. Chris listened to me when I felt like I just needed a kind ear while effectively handling the legal matters in my case.

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Consumer Approved, RatePoint

2011

Business Excellence, RatePoint

2010

Featured Contributor, EzineArticles.com

2010

Contributor, Going Legal

2010

Contributor, ArticleBase

2010

Featured Author, HG.org

2009

Expert Author, ExpertHub

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Banas Family Law

2003 - 2008

Attorney, Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC

Associations

The Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota

Member

Lavender Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

The Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

Education

2000

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2007

Television Interview

Changes to Minnesota Child Support Laws

2007

Conference

Child Support Laws

2005

Minnesota CLE

Order For Protection Hearings: Rules of Evidence

2002

10th Judicial District

Immigration: The Impact on Divorcing Couples

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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