Rick D Banks

Run don’t walk from the worst attorney here in the valley! Rick Has a disconnection from his clients that is absolutely unreal! Considering you’re going through, probably the worst period of your life and the most vulnerable. Rick will not only not hear you out, but if you have insane evidence like... I did he won’t show it in court and blame it on you. Example, I had video proof of abuse on my own children and written proof but yet it wasn’t ever shown in court to the judge. I could give tons of examples just about Rick, but this would become a novel not a review. But also The staff is absolutely horrible, rude, could care less and give you extreme attitude when you’re at the most vulnerable time dealing with your children. I usually don’t write reviews, but if I could save one parent from the absolute nightmare I went through with this law firm it was worth it. Also, he wanted to charge me more than $10,000 for absolutely nothing and still wanted to charge me more to present the same evidence I showed him when I first looked him up. This law firm will just drain you for all your money without any outcome. Literally at the end of the case I was exactly where I started, and I could’ve done on my own probably better ! His secretary is probably the rudest woman I’ve ever known, and what you get for over $10,000 is speaking with Rick a few times at Tops and you have to fight just to speak to your own attorney for that much money so you’re mostly speaking with his secretary thats insanely rude during the whole time. so you’re pretty much paying $10,000+ for a paralegal. I was hoping to find an attorney with good ethics and that cared for father‘s rights, and I got the complete opposite and also found out at the end of my trial that Rick and the other attorney of the mother that was abusing my children with the stepfather that actually hit my children Was going on vacation with each other. So not only did I get screwed but come to find out during the whole time both attorneys knew each other on a personal basis, the other attorney was Arnold also here in Fresno. I hope he goes out of business or retires because he obviously doesn’t care about his clients anymore. so once again don’t walk away from this attorney run! I would give my life in a heartbeat to choose another attorney and do the fight all over again to get my kids back. I hope this saves and helps some parent looking for justice for their children. if you ever watch the movie “law, Biden Citizen”, and the first part where the person that’s supposed to be defending, you shakes the hand of the person taking away your children that sums up Rick Banks! And if you’re a father and live in California, everything weighs against you, he will not fight for you. He’ll take a vacation with the person taking away your children. Funny part and the only funny part is we had a different Attorney with my stepdaughter, and we almost got full custody plus we could’ve had her full-term but we decided it’s our child’s decision not to have her father and her life when she gets older. Because we believe every child has the right to decide if they don’t want that person in their life. plus I have a son that we have 100% of the time.but yet with my two oldest daughters, the dirtbag couldn’t show the video that showed my children getting abused in court because that would cost another probably 10 grand. to sum it up if you want father right in California do not go to Rick Banks.

To qualify myself as a consumer of legal services: I've worked with four family attorneys in two California counties, so my opinion is somewhat comparative. My experience with Rick Banks' Law Office was very good. He was the same attorney in the courtroom as he was in the office--consistent, knowledg...eable and reliable. His staff members were as savvy and honest as he was. Regarding value, the service was on par with the rates, so I feel my money was well spent.

Biased attorney 100%! Be careful and make sure he agrees with what you're asking for or he won't fight for you in the court room. He will just sit there and say absolutely nothing and let you get destroyed by the other parties attorney like he did to myself! He was a waste of time and a waste of mone...y! I would never recommend this man to anybody!

To anyone going through a divorce or child custody Mr banks has my recommendation and for the single dads that are fighting for your rights I highly recommend Mr banks!!! As a dad and deployable service member starting in on a divorce and child custody case my mind was racing with concerns and fears ...of losing my kids the rumors are out there about courts and fathers and I heard them all and that brought me to The Law Offices of Rick Banks. Mr. Banks and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and friendly to their clients and in my case were able to quickly put things in motion and change them as needed and in court I was pleased with how everything was handled he was firm in any negotiations and in front of the court he didn’t sugar coat anything he said what was wanted and fought for it and in the office his staff is on point they quickly get any paperwork done that you need done and keep communication open with you on the whole process. I walked away with sole physical and legal custody so 5 stars from me I highly recommend his services.

Mr. Banks and his team quickly, efficiently, and most importantly - successfully took my case through to resolution. I hired Mr. Banks in October, interviews were conducted and information gathered immediately, and court dates were set. We closed the case successfully in early January. Great atto...rney, great staff, and most importantly, the results we wanted.