Atty. Ben Michael
Ben Michael is the founder and Managing Partner of Michael & Associates, and has nearly a decade of experience in criminal defense here in Austin, TX. He is an experienced criminal defense attorney who has spent nearly a decade helping those accused of crimes achieve the best possible outcome.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 13+ Years Experience
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About Ben Michael at a Glance
Ben Michael is a Founder and Managing Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Michael & Associates. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in Texas (2013). Educated at Loyola Law School Los Angeles (J.D., 2013) and University of Florida (—). Active member of 2026)The National Trial Lawyers (2026, National College of DUI Defense Lawyers. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ben Michael
- Ben Michael is the founder and Managing Partner of Michael & Associates, and has nearly a decade of experience in criminal defense here in Austin, TX
- He is an experienced criminal defense attorney who has spent nearly a decade helping those accused of crimes achieve the best possible outcome
- He has successfully defended hundreds of clients, handling all sorts of legal issues, including DWI, assault, domestic violence, sex crimes, possession of controlled substances, expungement cases, and felony cases
- Ben originally studied political science at the University of Florida and subsequently attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles
- During law school, he clerked at a number of law firms, gaining experience in a variety of areas, including personal injury, civil rights, wrongful death, and litigation
- After passing the bar, Ben decided to dedicate his life to defending those accused of criminal charges and eventually became a partner at another Austin-area defense firm
- Over the course of his career in Austin, he quickly became known as 'Mr
- Dismissal' around the courtroom, often seemingly able to get charges dismissed that had no hope
- Ben left to start the law office Michael & Associates in order to provide a high level of client service, trustworthy legal advice, and, most importantly, zealous defense for those in the Austin area
- Awards American Academy of Attorneys Top 100 (2026) American Academy of Attorneys Top 40 Under 40 (2026) American Association of Attorney Advocates Top 10 Attorney (2026) American Association of Attorney Advocates Top 10 Law Firm (2026 American Association of Attorney Advocates Top 10 Under 40 Attorney (2026) American Institute 10 Best Law Firm (2026) American Institute of Legal Advocates Top Law Firm (2026) American Institute of Legal Advocates Top Lawyer (2026) American Institute of Trial Lawyers Best Law Firm (2026) America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys (2026) Elite Lawyer Criminal Defense (2026)Lawyer Legion recognized for Professional Involvement (2026)
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DUI / DWI Defense in Austin
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Criminal Defense in Austin
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Sex Crimes in Austin
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
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 Austin 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.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Austin Choose Ben Michael
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 Michael's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, and sex crimes.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ben Michael brings 13+ 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 Michael can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Ben Michael 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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