Brad Banks - Indianapolis, IN
Attorney at Banks & Brower
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Indianapolis, IN
8710 N. Meridian St Indianapolis, IN 46260
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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26
Years
Experience
Indianapolis Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 08/24/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- DUI Law
- Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Domestic Violence
Attorney Information
Overview
Brad has significant experience in the Criminal area. Brad is an Indianapolis criminal defense attorney who served as a major felony prosecutor in Hamilton County where he tried numerous cases including DUI, burglaries, batteries, drug offenses and many other cases. Brad next served as a major felony prosecutor in Marion County, Indiana. During this time, Brad tried robberies, rape, aggravated batteries, burglaries, and financial crimes.
Throughout his nearly 10 years as a Prosecutor, Brad maintained a 95% success rate at jury trial.
During his time in Marion County, Brad also spent two years in the Homicide Unit of the Prosecutor’s office. During this time, Brad tried 10 homicide juries, achieving successful verdicts on all 10 trials. Next, Brad was promoted to Division Chief. Brad was responsible for supervising 36 attorneys serving in Marion County’s misdemeanor and D Felony courts. Included in this position, Brad supervised the DUI Unit of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.
Throughout his nearly 10 years as a Prosecutor, Brad maintained a 95% success rate at jury trial. Prior to serving as a Deputy Prosecutor, Brad worked for a prestigious civil law firm in Valparaiso, Indiana. During this time, Brad learned how to effectively, compassionately, and aggressively represent individuals.
Brad was born and raised in Marion, Indiana, but he and his family now reside in Fishers, Indiana. Brad is a very active member of the Fishers community and a dedicated volunteer on the board of the Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation (HSEF).
Awards and Honors
Awards
Other Sources of Feedback About Brad Banks
Included on the 2026 Indiana Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Indiana Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Valparaiso University School of Law,
Valparaiso,
Indiana, 2000
Juris Doctor
Honors: Top 1/3rd of class
Honors: Course Honors, Legal Process
Law Review: Law Review, Member
Non Legal Education
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Purdue University, 1997
B.A.
Major: Communication
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Attorney
Classes and Seminars
- Speaker, Indianapolis Bar Association Bench/Bar Conference
Other Affiliations
- Indiana State Bar Association (Member)
- Indiana State Bar Ethics Committee (Past Member)
- Hamilton County Bar Association (Member)
- Hamilton County Bar Association (Past Secretary)
- Indianapolis Bar Association (Member)
- NITA Trial Training School
- NAC Trial Training School
- Legal Training on NHTSA Field Sobriety
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