David Scott Banks

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David Scott Banks

4.5
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Chico, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

1600 Humboldt Road, Suite 4, Chico, CA

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About David

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

20%
Child Support 20%

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

20%
Family 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017

Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 28 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of David Scott Banks

1600 Humboldt Road, Suite 4, Chico, CA, 95928

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David Scott Banks's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

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Posted by Jennifer | April 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Calm Helping Hand in Trying Time

David Banks was my divorce attorney. My ex and I have four children together and the divorce process was very difficult. Mr. Banks calm approach helped me to remain calm. He was able to clearly explain difficult realities and guide me in protecting my interests and those of my children. Mr. Banks... is an honorable man - a very difficult type to find in this profession. I highly recommend him if you are in need of a family lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Talented Advocate for Parent Rights!

I am a noncustodial parent who has struggled for a couple years to gain visitation rights with my daughter. Once I hired David Banks as my legal counsel, my whole case immediately improved with gaining rights to visit my daughter one full weekend a month. He still provides exceptional guidance as I ...gain more and more time with her. He patiently answers my questions and interprets family law specifics so I better understand them. Wherever we have a hearing, he is well prepared beforehand and goes over everything with me in detail to assure me that everything will be fine. I will continue to retain David's services and representation throughout the remainder of my case as his expertise and willingness to ensure that my rights are defended is invaluable. Thank you David for taking the time and personal dedication towards my case that has allowed my family and me greater opportunities to be apart of my daughter's life. Your very satisfied client!

Posted by Paul | April 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

One if the Good Guys in the Legal Profession

David Banks is one of the good guys in the legal profession. I was referred to him by a friend whose divorce he handled. My friend was quite satisfied with the way David handled his case and recommended him to me. David handed my case with intelligence, ethics and high morals. My case should have be...en a simple one, however my ex continued to be uncooperative with her attorney as well as the court which resulted in multiple court appearances. At all times, David conducted himself with the utmost professionalism and a commanding knowledge of the law. David always did whatever he could to save me money where he could, which I greatly appreciated. He never wasted my time or my money. In the end, I did prevail, due to David's ability and skills to lay out a clear and concise case for the court. Unfortunately, my daughter is now going through a divorce. I recommended she hire David Banks, which she did, and to my knowledge, she is quite pleased at how he is handling her case. But here's the kicker......when my daughter told her Mother that she was getting a divorce, my ex said, "You ought to hire David Banks" I recommend David Banks without reservation.

Posted by Naomi | April 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Family Law Attorney!

David Banks is an exceptional attorney who has efficiently and effectively worked on our child visitation case since 2014. After having hired four previous attorneys that got us no where in court, we have finally made extensive gains in the Butte County Superior Court system with David as our legal c...ounsel. We are forever grateful that we are now apart of our child's life. His superior expertise and knowledge of family law is combined with a creative talent that inspires confidence and trust. He is personable and we feel very comfortable with him. He is committed to high ethical standards in the legal profession and has demonstrated a superior level of counsel in court proceedings by researching and summarizing the facts of our case. We are forever grateful to David Banks!

Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A competent, professional, high integrity family attorney.

David Banks salvaged my divorce case after it had been abandoned by another Chico, CA law firm that, unbeknownst to me, specialized in personal injury cases and that was hopelessly backlogged. He was recommended to me by another Chico attorney whose schedule couldn't accommodate my needs and seems we...ll respected within the close knit legal community in the area. Mr. Banks reviewed the documentation and court orders that had accumulated to date then quickly proceeded to get the case on the court docket for trial so as to end the "temporary support" order His review showed the support order had been issued based on questionable submissions by opposing counsel, something the previous attorney had completely missed. Mr. Banks also successfully countered opposing counsel's efforts to delay the trial in an effort to prolong said support payments. In pre-trial discussions with the presiding judge, Mr. Banks obtained a settlement that ended all support payments and saved thousands in legal fees that would have arisen had the case gone to trial. While not the flashiest or most outspoken of the attorneys I observed in action during this unfortunate episode of my life, Mr. Banks certainly bests them all when it comes to professionalism and personal integrity.

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Education

1997

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of California - San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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