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Richard E. Banks
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
11 years
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Retainer
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Texas for 54 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1971
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Richard Banks, Attorney at Law
525 South Guadalupe Street., Caldwell County, Lockhart, TX, 78644-3020
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Posted by Barry | September 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Saved my life
Mr and mrs Banks are the kindest lawyers I have ever met. They always listen and are very honest about everything going on. Don’t let there kindness fool you they are still fighters. They fought for me and never stoped. If you were putting your future in any ones hands I would bet on Banks.
Posted by Cunningham | July 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Five star
Mr. Richard Banks and Mrs. Leslie Banks are awesome attorneys! They helped my son on a serious case and beat it! I was so grateful for them we had to drive back and forth from San Antonio to Lockhart, but it was worth it! Very confident attorneys, I thank y'all for Everything y'all did , y'all saved ...
Posted by Stephanie | December 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Hands Down Best
Im so glad I chose Richard and Leslie Banks to represent me in court for my MTR two felony and a misdemeanor case three cases all got continued probation & 3 days jail time down from 30 days I mean Leslie really pushes to fight for us clients and Richard Banks delivers and succeeds. They are the bes...
Posted by Natalie | November 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Best Lawyer You Could Ever Ask For
I was accused of resisting arrest and immediately hired Richard Banks. He was on my side and ready to fight from the get go. I would recommend him to anyone. He is also the nicest guy and makes you feel comfortable and more at ease about your situation. If you want to win, hire him immediately. He wo...
Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
JURY VERDICT = NOT GUILTY
Richard and Leslie Banks handle only criminal cases in Caldwell County, and I am glad they handled my "resisting arrest" case involving the Luling Police. Three cops testified against me at trial, yet the jury believed me over them. I am so glad I had the Bankses on my side.
Richard E. Banks's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
Richard Corbitt
Criminal defense lawyer
Peter Gruning
Government lawyer
Paul Schorn
Employee benefits lawyer
Mary Raxter
Elder law lawyer
Barbara Molina
Family lawyer
Hollis Burklund
Family lawyer
Leslie Banks
Criminal defense lawyer
John Bennett
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1998 - 2015
Criminal Defense Attorney, Richard Banks, Attorney at Law
1987 - 1998
Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Attorney, Houston
1984 - 1987
Executive Administrator, Texas Court Of Criminal Appeals
1979 - 1984
Criminal Defense Attorney, Richard Banks, Attorney at Law
1976 - 1979
Assistant District Attorney, Travis County District Attorney's Office
1973 - 1976
Criminal Defense Attorney, Richard Banks, Attorney at Law
1972 - 1973
Assistant District Attorney, Dallas County District Attorney's Office
1971 - 1972
Assistant City Attorney, City Of Dallas
Associations
1974 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State vs Ybarra - Lockhart
NOT GUILTY - JURY
State vs McKinney - LOCKHART
DISMISSED
State vs Pearson - LOCKHART
DISMISSED
State vs Rose - LOCKHART
DISMISSED
State vs Aguilar - BASTROP
DISMISSED
Education
1971
University of Houston
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)
Publications
1987
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)
A Trial Judge's Right to be Wrong
1979
Texas Bar Journal
Criminal Trials of Blue Skies Violations
1974
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)
The Marihuana Identity Crises
Languages
English