Benjamin Michael
Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law
Ben “Mr. Dismissal” Michael is the founder of Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys, a premier white-glove criminal defense firm committed to achieving exceptional outcomes for clients across Texas.
With a team boasting over 200 years of combined legal experience, Michael & Associates has successfully handled thousands of cases—securing dismissals, reductions, and acquittals in both misdemeanor and felony matters statewide. The firm’s reputation for excellence is backed by an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a perfect 5-star rating on Google, earned from more than 670 client reviews across all locations.
Unlike most defense firms that rely on just one or two attorneys, Michael & Associates offers a powerhouse team of 20+ defense lawyers - all who work together to beat your charges. This includes former judges, forensic DWI experts, ex-FBI agents, Texas DPS prosecutors, Super Lawyers honorees, and Board-Certified Criminal Defense Specialists. Supported by a 100-member staff dedicated to client service and legal results, the firm brings an depth of knowledge and resources to every case.
Michael & Associates serves clients throughout Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and beyond—handling virtually every type of criminal case in Texas, including DWI, assault, theft, drug charges, manslaughter, and murder.
If you’re facing charges, don’t go it alone. Schedule a free case review today and put our formidable Texas defense team to work for you.
- Loyola Marymount University
- J.D. (2013) | Doctor of Law
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- University of Florida
- B.S. (2010) | Political Science
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- Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law
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- The Hull Firm
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- Dunham & Jones
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- Manuwal & Manuwal
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- Practice areas: Personal injury, workers compensation, general civil litigation Responsibilities: Drafting motions, including: demurrers, motions in limine, motions to dismiss, and motions to compel; writing mediation briefs, conducting legal research and drafting memoranda.
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- DeWitt, Algorri & Algorri
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- Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death Responsibilities: Drafting all pre-trial litigation motions including motions in limine, summary judgment motions, and discovery motions; writing mandatory settlement conference briefs, conducting in-depth legal research and drafting firm memorandum in preparation for trials, and assisted in developing trial strategy in multi-million dollar verdict trials.
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- Kaye, McLane & Bednarski
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- Practice Areas: Civil Rights Responsibilities: Conducting in depth research for multi-million dollar lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department; reviewing witness testimony, depositions, and other discovery documents; drafting firm memorandum in preparation for trials.
- The Difference Between DWI and DUI in Texas
- Ben Michael
- Alcohol Programs for DWI in Texas
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- Best Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving Dallas
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- Best Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving Austin
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- Best Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving San Antonio
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- 10 Best Attorney
- American Institute of DUI / DWI attorneys
- Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney
- Attorney and Practice Magazine
- West Austin Chamber of Commerce
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- South Texas Business Partnership
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- South East Dallas Chamber of Commerce
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- Fort Worth Chamber
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- Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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- Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
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- Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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- Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce
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- Oak Cliff Chamber
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- Houston East End Chamber of Commerce
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- Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce
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- Houston West Chamber of Commerce
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- North Dallas Chamber of Commerce
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- Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
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- San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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- North San Antonio Chamber
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- Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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- Austin Chamber
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- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
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- State Bar of Texas # 24088055
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- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
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- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
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- Federal Court - Western District of Texas
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- Free Consultation
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- English: Spoken, Written
- Website
- Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys
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- Michael & Associates DWI and Defense Attorneys - Dallas
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- Michael & Associates DWI & Defense Lawyers
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- Michael & Associates Blog
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- Michael & Associates Proprietary Research
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- Michael & Associates Attorneys at Law YouTube Channel
Misdemeanor Drug Charges in Texas: What You Need to Know
Misdemeanor Drug Charges in Texas: What You Need to Know
What Happens If You’re Arrested for Drug Possession?
What Happens If You’re Arrested for Drug Possession?
Got Caught with a Fake ID? Here’s What Happens!
Got Caught with a Fake ID? Here’s What Happens!
What Happens If You FAIL a Probation Drug Test?
What Happens If You FAIL a Probation Drug Test?
Occupational Driver's License in Texas After a DWI
Occupational Driver's License in Texas After a DWI
DWI in Texas? ALR Hearings and How to Keep Your Driver's License
DWI in Texas? ALR Hearings and How to Keep Your Driver's License
How to Beat Blood or Breathalyzer Results
How to Beat Blood or Breathalyzer Results
How we Use the Arrest / Body Cam Footage to Beat a DWI
How we Use the Arrest / Body Cam Footage to Beat a DWI
How to Beat a DWI when the Evidence is NOT Good
How to Beat a DWI when the Evidence is NOT Good
DWI in Texas? Here's what to Actually Expect
DWI in Texas? Here's what to Actually Expect
Why You Should Never Talk to the Police
Why You Should Never Talk to the Police
The ACTUAL Consequences for a 2nd or 3rd DWI in Texas
The ACTUAL Consequences for a 2nd or 3rd DWI in Texas
How We Challenge DWI Traffic Stops to Beat Charges
How We Challenge DWI Traffic Stops to Beat Charges
Will I Go to Jail for a 1st DWI In Texas? Probably Not.
Will I Go to Jail for a 1st DWI In Texas? Probably Not.
Have an ACTIVE WARRANT? Here’s What You NEED to DO NOW!
Have an ACTIVE WARRANT? Here’s What You NEED to DO NOW!
NEVER Talk to the Cops! Here’s Why It’s a TRAP
NEVER Talk to the Cops! Here’s Why It’s a TRAP
What REALLY Happens at Your Court Date?
What REALLY Happens at Your Court Date?
First Probation Meeting: What You NEED to Know!
First Probation Meeting: What You NEED to Know!
How to Get Out of Jury Duty (Legally!)
How to Get Out of Jury Duty (Legally!)
How Long Does a Criminal Case Take? The Reality
How Long Does a Criminal Case Take? The Reality
Domestic Assault Cases in TEXAS: What You NEED to Know
Domestic Assault Cases in TEXAS: What You NEED to Know
Got Caught with a Fake ID? Here’s What Happens!
Got Caught with a Fake ID? Here’s What Happens!