EXHIBIT 23
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Capitol Bancorp Ltd.
Lansing, Michigan
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 No. 333-30521 of our report dated June 26, 2008 relating to the financial statements and supplemental schedules of Capitol Bancorp Ltd. Employee Stock Ownership Plan appearing in this Form 11-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
/s/ BDO Seidman, LLP
Grand Rapids, Michigan
June 30, 2008