Ben 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: 05/21/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI
- Drug Violations
- Sex Offenses
- Domestic Violence & Neglect
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 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 and Honors
Awards
Honors
- 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
- Best Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving Dallas, Expertise, 2025
- Best Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving Austin, Expertise, 2025
- Best Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving San Antonio, Expertise, 2025
- 10 Best Attorney, American Institute of DUI / DWI attorneys, 2022
- Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2022
- Rising Star, American Institute of Legal Advocates, 2018
- Top 40 Under 40, American Academy of Attorneys, 2018
Other Sources of Feedback About Ben 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
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founder and Managing Partner
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, 2013
Other Affiliations
- National College of DUI Defense Lawyers, 2026
- The National Trial Lawyers, 2026
- Member, Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce, 2025 - Present
- Member, West Austin Chamber of Commerce, 2025 - Present
- Member, South Texas Business Partnership, 2025 - Present
- Member, South East Dallas Chamber of Commerce, 2025 - Present
- Member, Fort Worth Chamber, 2025 - Present
- Member, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2025 - Present
- Member, Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, 2025 - Present
- Member, Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2025 - Present
- Member, Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce, 2025 - Present
- Member, Oak Cliff Chamber, 2025 - Present
- Member, Houston East End Chamber of Commerce, 2025 - Present
- Member, Houston West Chamber of Commerce, 2025 - Present
- Member, North Dallas Chamber of Commerce, 2025 - Present
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