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I’d like to start with Bert as one of the best to always keeping in touch .. I never had to call them but once to hire them after that Bert took the steering wheel.. then my attorney Bret L. Took cont... See more
Couldn’t be happier with the outcome of my case!! I violated my probation at the end of my term and these guys were able to get me off successfully. Trust the team 100% they are very attentive through... See more
Hiring Michael & Associates Law Firm , was easily the biggest “bang’s for my buck” moments of my life. They did nothing but exceed my expectations of the results for my case. One thing I can truthfull... See more
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Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys defends clients in Texas and Tennessee. The firm, founded by award-winning defense attorney Ben 'Mr Dismissal' Michael - is a white glove criminal defense firm focused on getting stellar case outcomes for clients throughout Texas and Nashville, TX. Our team has well over 200 years combined experience in defending the accused and earning dismissals, acquittals, and reductions on misdemeanors and felonies throughout Texas. Most defense firms have only one or a few lawyers. With Michael & Associates, you are defended by a team of 20+ defense attorneys with diverse backgrounds - former Judges, DWI scientists, former FBI Agents, Board Certified Defense Attorneys, Super Lawyer Winners, former Texas DPS prosecutors. Additionally, we have over 100 support staff members all with one goal: beat your charges and provide white glove service. Michael & Associates defense clients throughout Texas in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio, and in Tennessee in Nashville and surrounding areas We handle nearly every type of criminal case in Texas or Tennessee - DWI, assault, theft, drug possession, manslaughter, murder, and more. Schedule a free case review today.
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500 W 2nd St Suite 1900, 78701, Austin, United States
- (512) 488-5775
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I had a great experience working with…
I had a great experience working with Ben and his team. They advised me well on my legal course of action and how to proceed and helped me every step of the way.

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The team at Michael and Associates are…
The team at Michael and Associates are absolute DWI experts! They got a dismissal on a very tough case. I'll never drink drive again but I am forever grateful for the dismissal they earned me!

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Best lawyer in austin hands down

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Ben Michael is an upstanding criminal…
Ben Michael is an upstanding criminal defense attorney that stands by his clients. He is always there for you.

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