Benjamin E. Michael - Austin, TX
Attorney at Michael & Associates
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Austin, TX
500 W 2nd St Suite 1900 Austin, TX 78701
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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13
Years
Experience
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 05/15/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- DWI
- Jail Release
- Assault
- Domestic Violence
- Sex Crimes
- Possession of Controlled Substances
- Expungement Cases
- Felony Cases
Attorney Information
Overview
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 of helping those accused of a crime get the best outcome possible. 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.
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 and Honors
Awards
Honors
- American Academy of Attorneys, Top 40 under 40, 2018
- Rising Star
Other Sources of Feedback About Benjamin E. Michael
Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California, 2013
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Non Legal Education
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University of Florida
Major: Political Science
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University of Florida
Past Positions
- Attorney, The Hull Firm, Austin, Texas, March 2017 – July 2022
- Attorney, Dunham & Jones, January 2014 – February 2017
- Law Clerk, Manuwal & Manuwal, Woodland Hills, California, March 2013 – July 2013
- Law Clerk, DeWitt, Algorri & Algorri, Pasadena, California, May 2012 – December 2012
- Law Clerk, Kaye, McLane & Bednarski, Pasadena, California, August 2011 – May 2012
Bar Admissions
- Texas
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