On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the Virginia State Bar announced that attorney Chester Lavester Banks has been suspended from practicing law for a period of 90 days.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Chester Lavester Banks,” with case number 24-051-131372.
The suspension, effective July 6, 2025, follows a ruling by a three-judge panel from the Prince William Circuit Court.
The court found Banks in violation of established rules concerning legal competence and misconduct. Further details regarding the specific nature of the violations were not disclosed in the announcement.
The suspension highlights ongoing efforts by the Virginia State Bar to uphold standards of professionalism and ethical conduct among practicing attorneys.
According to Avvo, Mr. Banks is a personal injury lawyer in Woodbridge, VA. He acquired his law license in Virginia in 1987.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
