Atty. Ben Friedman
Ben Friedman is a native Houstonian who has always had a passion for helping others. After graduating from the University of Houston Law Center, he began his career as an Assistant Public Defender at the Harris County Public Defender’s Office.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 11+ Years Experience
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About Ben Friedman at a Glance
Ben Friedman is an Attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Michael & Associates. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in Texas (2015). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 2015) and Michigan State University (—). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ben Friedman
- Ben Friedman is a native Houstonian who has always had a passion for helping others
- After graduating from the University of Houston Law Center, he began his career as an Assistant Public Defender at the Harris County Public Defender’s Office
- For more than six years, Ben was in the courtroom on a daily basis, passionately and aggressively representing members of the Harris County community
- During that time, he gained extensive trial experience and successfully secured numerous dismissals, no-bills, and acquittals in cases involving DWI, drug possession, assault, sexual assault, and murder
- Outside of the courtroom, Ben is known for his client-centered approach, guiding individuals and their families through some of the most difficult times of their lives
- He takes pride in ensuring every client is heard, respected, and given the most vigorous defense possible
- Above all, Ben is dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused and pursuing justice with integrity, courage, and compassion
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Ben Friedman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ben Friedman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
DUI / DWI Defense in Houston
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Criminal Defense in Houston
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Sex Crimes in Houston
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Houston Choose Ben Friedman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ben Friedman's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, and sex crimes.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ben Friedman brings 11+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and sex crimes, Ben Friedman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Ben Friedman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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