Recognition for excellence in criminal defense and client satisfaction
Unlike many law firms, we don't measure success by superficial awards that can simply be purchased. We measure success based on client outcomes and satisfaction.
We survey every client after their case concludes, asking them to rate their trial attorney, legal assistant, and overall experience with our firm.
Overall Client Satisfaction
Client satisfaction rating
Client satisfaction rating
Overall experience rating
Based on comprehensive client surveys and feedback
5.0/5
902 reviews
A+
Rating
5.0/5
98 reviews
4.9/5
39 reviews
5.0/5
101 reviews
5.0/5
11 reviews
Criminal Defense Attorneys
9
Know how the other side thinks
2
Understand judicial perspective
3
Specialized DWI defense expertise
3
Extensive trial experience
2
Criminal Defense Attorneys
3
Award Winners
The following is a sampling of awards won by Ben Michael, Michael & Associates and/or the attorneys at the firm.
AVVO Client's Choice Award 2025
Top 40 under 40 (American Academy of Attorneys)
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney in Texas (2022, Attorney and Practice Magazine)
10 Best Attorneys DUI/DWI in Texas by American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
10 Best Attorneys Criminal Law in Texas by American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Ranked Top 5 Criminal Defense Attorney for Not Guilty Verdicts and Trial Win in Harris County
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving Dallas – Expertise.com
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving Austin – Expertise.com
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving San Antonio – Expertise.com
American Jurisprudence Award for Professional Responsibility (Texas Tech School of Law)
Honor Court Chief Magistrate, University of Houston Law Center
Associate Board Member of the Advocates, University of Houston Law Center
Awards for speaking at Moot Court tournaments, South Texas College of Law
Achieved rank of Eagle Scout
3rd in National Trial Competition in Mock Trial Team
Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star (2019–2023, Thomson Reuters)
Top Attorney (2019–2023, Thomson Reuters)
Champion, Garland Walker Mock Trial Competition, South Texas College of Law
Super Lawyers Texas Rising Star (Thomson Reuters, since 2018)
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers Association
10.0 Superb Rating – Top Attorney – Avvo
Plus numerous additional certifications, memberships, and media appearances
The following is a sampling of courses, memberships or certifications won by Ben Michael, Michael & Associates and/or the attorneys at the firm.
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