Attorney Profiles

Philip C. Banks
Criminal Law, Family Law

Email Phil: phil@bankslawyers.com
EDUCATION
St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas
Juris Doctor 1981, Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity 

Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas
Bachelor of Science 1973,  
Master of Urban Planning 1975 

Mr. Banks is a trained mediator.

EXPERIENCE
Admitted to State Bar of Texas in 1982
Associate Municipal Judge, College Station, Texas, 1984-1985
Chief Municipal Judge, College Station, Texas, 1985-1992  
Special Prosecutor, Hearne, Texas, 1992-1993  
County Attorney, Pro Tem, Washington County, Texas, 1995
Board of Directors, Texas Municipal Court Association, 1989-1992
Founding Member, Brazos County Drug Court, 2004  
Admitted to Practice in Both Federal and State Courts

Instructor
Texas Municipal Courts Training Center, 1984-1992
Blinn College - Government, Business Law, 2008- 2013

Memberships
Brazos County Bar Association
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
I have spent the past thirty-five years of my life practicing criminal and civil law in Brazos County, Texas as well as regularly in Robertson, Madison, Grimes, Leon, and Washington Counties, and across the state. 

My grandfather, two great uncles, many cousins and other relatives too numerous to mention all practiced law in the Brazos Valley. My daughter, Amy A. Banks, has joined the firm, so I know the family tradition will continue.

While I take great pride in my heritage, I also feel a deep sense of responsibility when I am hired to represent an individual and defend their rights. 

My promise, my firm's promise, is to provide you with the same kind of legal representation that I would want for my own family. I give you my word that if you retain me or Amy to help you or someone you care about, we will do everything we can to see that justice is done in the case.

Sincerely,
Philip C. Banks

Amy A. Banks
Divorce, Family, Criminal Law

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EXPERIENCE 
Board Certified (Family Law), Texas Board of Legal Specialization 
Brazos County Drug Court, Criminal Defense Attorney, 2012-2014
SMU Criminal Justice Clinic, Student Attorney, 2009
Brazos County Adult Probation Officer, 2005-2006
Teach For America, Third Grade Teacher, San Jose, CA, 2003-2005

EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University
Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas
Juris Doctor 2009, Dean's Scholarship Recipient
Austin College in Sherman, Texas
Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Political Science & English 2003

Instructor
Blinn College - Texas Government and Business Law, 2009-2012

Memberships
Brazos County Bar Association  
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Secretary, 2020
Texas Family Law Foundation
St. Thomas ELC, Board Member
Brazos Valley Young Lawyer's Association, Board of Directors 
MSC Opas Education Outreach Committee 
Bryan Historic Landmark Commission
Downtown Bryan Association, Board of Directors

Email Amy: amy@bankslawyers.com