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Charles August Banker III

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Licensed for 39 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Mcallen, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI

118 West Pecan Boulevard, Mcallen, TX

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About Charles

Biography

Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney, Superb Avvo Rating, 30+ Years Experience, 200+ jury trials

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

35%
Federal Crime 25%

25%
Sex Crime 25%

25%
DUI and DWI 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 39 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1987

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Mcallen Location

118 West Pecan Boulevard, Mcallen, TX, 78501

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Houston Location

405 Main Street, Suite 910, Houston, TX, 77002

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Posted by Ricardo Pena | November 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

500 kilo grams

First of Mr.Banker was able to obtain bail for me in a Federal court,aftr that DEA was harassing my girl friend he put a barrier whr thy couldn't come with in 100 ft. frm me or my family.Once he had all the details of the case ,he already knew hw much time I ws going to do ,more or less.He sat down w...ith me on various ocassions,explaining to me in detail the Federal guidelines,so i can more less understand wht i ws facing with my case: trafficking 500kilo grams or more with intend to distribute in a school zone...once it ws all said and done he asked me questions and he figured out that he can remove all the materials tht were used to conceal the controlled substance and tht would make the dope weight 493kilo grms. Mking it fall under a smaller guide line sentence...with NO COOPERATION WITH U.S. DA office .He explained to me tht I ws looking at 30-36months but tht mapping it all out he told I would only serve 9-14months which is really a slap in the hand .I went to court I ws sentence to 30 months which sure sounded better than 5yrs.well on those 30 he told me ...i will arrange for you to self surrender to a prison close to your family that has a RDAP DRUG PROGRAM...so upon taking this program knocks off 1 yr off your 1st sentence for non violent drug offenders,so out of 30-12=18 And the he said 6months half way house leaves you at 1yr exactly....so all in all I server 1yr...of my sentence incacerated....which is like I said better than a 5yr sentence ,you do the math....I would defiantly recommend his representation to any one facing a state or Federal Drug Offence....

Posted by Joe Reyna | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Mr. Charles Banker, A Man After GOD'S Heart, and A Man who knows and feels the pain of A Father who loves his children!'

Mr. Banker helped me in living a life with my child that for a moment was almost taken from me forever, He stood by me and believed in me the day he met me. A false accusation that could of sentence me to 2-20 years was worked by my lawyer Charles in his efforts of dissecting the evidence that expos...ed the truth, through his professional experience, he comfort me in being positive, and prayed with me through this unbelievable walk in my life that I wish no man will go through. Mr. Banker was by my side through the whole process in court and he was always alert in letting me know what we needed to do and hit it head on. Our Faith in God and Our Prayers exposed the truth and though at times the wait in seeing my child was painful, I knowing Christ and knowing The Prayer Warrior that Charles Banker was I new that we would get the victory with solid facts that Mr. Banker worked hard to get. In the end,, I as I waited on the day of our court, I never even faced the judge, only because of the evidence that My Great Lawyer Charles Banker had and the Law Agencies that he subpoena, all had evidence that I was innocent, that weekend that followed, I WAS ABLE TO SEE MY CHILD!! A visit that touch my heart beyond any visit I had ever encountered, A hug and a kiss that I had missed for such a long time and a relief of knowing how life can take you away from your love ones. Attorney Charles Banker has since then help several family members and friends, I Look at him as a long time family friend, and I will never forget him, He Truly Is A Man Who HAS GOD IN HIS HEART, and shares it with his clients in listening, comforting, and guiding, and praying, but A MAN who walks tall in Battle and In Peace!! As for me,, “My relationship with God is intimate and personal. The Christian does not go to the temple to worship. The Christian takes the temple with him or her. Jesus lifts us beyond the building and pays the human body the highest compliment by making it His dwelling place, the place where He meets with us. Even today He would overturn the tables of those who make it a marketplace for their own lust, greed, and wealth.” Mr. Charles Banker takes that temple with him everywhere he goes, I know, and you could know too, I recommend him to anyone and everyone, and rest assure you will share your great experience with The Greatest Lawyer you will ever meet!! GOD BLESS!! AND GOD BLESS MR. CHARLES AUGUST BANKER!!!!

Posted by JuanJose Covarrubia Sr. | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Capital murder charge

My son was charge with capital murder, for killing an informant off the law, six men were involved, my son was facing live in prison or to death roll, but Mr Banker started working on the cause, investigating, after about fighting against the prosecutor and the court. The prosecutor offer ...my 65 years, he sad no, then the charge was changed to murder and offer my son 35years he sad no then they change the charge again to aggravated robbery and offer 15 years my son said no and all this time Mr. Banker was fighting, until Mr. Banker got to where he he wanted. My son was charged with, robbery, and was offer a 10year differ probation and on three years An a half he gos back to court and gets clear from all the rest of the probation. Thank you Mr Banker For helping my son. We love you God bless you and take care.

Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Professional, very reasonable and a man with integrity

I hired Mr.Banker to represent me in court, for my Public Intoxication case. He was reasonable and professional when discussing the case and the fee. When we were attending the court, the state already filed a motion to dismiss my case. He offered to count the fee towards the expunging the record of ...this issue. That shows his integrity. I am glad, I approached him.

Posted by Juan | March 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Highly skilled attorney in jury trial

I was charged with capital murder back in 2013 after Mr.banker took me out with his signature bond we went to court got me 10 yrs deferred probation and resecently I've picked up about 4misdimeneior and hes inttellegence doesn't let me get revoke I really recommend this highly skilled attorney in fed...eral and state cases

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Charles. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Gilbert Alvarado

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Charles Banker since we started law school at the University of Houston Law Center in 1982. I have also consulted with Mr. Banker on cases in the Valley and many cases in the Greater Houston area for many years. His insight and knowledge of the law have proven to be an asset to my practice. I would highly recommend Mr. Banker to handle any criminal law matter."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office of Charles A. Banker, III

Associations

Houston Bar Association

Member

Hidalgo County Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

Hidalgo County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Association of Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

National Lawyers Association

Member

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

State Bar College

Member

American College of Barristers

Barrister

State Bar College

Fellow

1996 - 1998

Hidalgo County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

President

Education

1986

Rice University

MA - Masters

1985

Law School: University of Houston

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Regent College

MA - Masters

1980

University of Texas, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1998

Seminar

Final Argument

Publications

2021

Languages

Spanish

English

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