Darrick X. Banda

Darrick X. Banda is a Maine criminal defense attorney with a statewide practice focused exclusively on criminal law. He represents clients in cases ranging from civil traffic offenses to serious felony charges, including homicide. Having tried well over 200 criminal jury trials to verdict, he is one of the most active criminal litigators in the state. Darrick is known for his courtroom skill, preparation, and determination to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Darrick earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Maine School of Law in 2001, where he was a Justice Abraham Rudman Scholarship recipient. He received two B.A. degrees from the University of Maine in 1998, in English and Political Science, both summa cum laude. He was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and other academic honor societies. His strong academic record reflects discipline, leadership, and commitment to excellence.

Darrick began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney for the State of Maine. As a prosecutor, he handled numerous bench and jury trials and served as a supervising prosecuting attorney in central Maine. He advised law enforcement agencies, taught legal training courses, and authored appellate briefs before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. He also completed advanced trial advocacy training at the National Advocacy Center.

Since entering private practice in 2008, Darrick X. Banda has focused on defending individuals in both state and federal courts. He has co chaired high profile homicide and serious felony cases and frequently speaks on criminal law topics. A former Maine Army National Guard officer, he brings discipline and resolve to his defense work. Clients rely on his experience, strategic thinking, and relentless advocacy in the courtroom.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Bourget & Banda
• Member, Maine State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maine

Education

• University of Maine School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Maine
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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