Michael & Associates
Criminal Defense | Serving Austin, TX
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Details Attorney Ben Michael
Attorney Andromeda Vega Rubio
Attorney Matthew Pospisil
Attorney Joseph Deeb
Attorney James Fletcher
Attorney Dan Dworin
Attorney Dax Garvin
Attorney Holly Fox
Attorney Nelson Knight
Attorney Clifford Duke
Attorney RC Pate
Attorney Charles Pelowski
Attorney Zach Redington
Attorney Brett Landriault
Attorney Park Silkenson
Attorney Tommy Stolhandske
Attorney Cole Nettles
Attorney Kaytlyn Knowles
Attorney Michael Garcia
Attorney Steven Baker
Attorney Robert Keating
Attorney Monica Khirallah
Attorney Audrey Kelly
Attorney Carla M. F. Camarero
Attorney Ethan Smartt
Attorney Kim Samman
Attorney Thomas Ross
Attorney Will Williams
Attorney Sarah Ellis
Attorney Sorsha Huff
Attorney Christina King
Attorney Janie Martin
Attorney Andres Carullo
Attorney Lori Botello
Attorney Dan Krause
Attorney Ben Friedman
Attorney Marissa Giovenco
Attorney Carlton Alexander
Attorney Kyle Simpson
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The Austin, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer that Cares
Our lawyers have a combined 500+ years of experience practicing law — an average of 15 years each. Our team has seen cases from all sides - judge, prosecutor, law enforcement, defense - and puts that experience to work for you. You won’t find a single junior attorney at Michael & Associates. In our opinion, your future is too important to risk with anybody who hasn’t proven themselves in the courtroom. Rest assured — when Michael & Associates represents you, you are getting a high caliber of representation.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with the following:
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI
- Drug Violations
- Sex Offenses
Call 512-547-6978 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Ben Michael
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- Loyola Law School
- University of Florida
- Major: Political Science
- Major: Political Science
Attorney Andromeda Vega Rubio
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 2019
Education:
- Baylor Law School, 2019
- Johns Hopkins University
- Masters degree
- Major: Biotechnology
- University of Maryland University College, 2014
- Bachelor of Arts
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Psychology
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
- German
Attorney Matthew Pospisil
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- South Texas College of Law
- Sam Houston State University
Attorney Joseph Deeb
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- St. Mary's University
- Florida State University
Attorney James Fletcher
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- South Texas College of Law
- Baylor University
Attorney Dan Dworin
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
- United States District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Texas
Education:
- University of Texas School of Law, 1995
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Criminal Justice Section of the Austin Bar Association
- Austin Chapter President of the Federal Bar Association
Attorney Dax Garvin
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 2002
Education:
- Texas Tech University
- Austin College
Attorney Holly Fox
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- Texas Tech School of Law
- Baylor University
- Honors: With Honors
Attorney Nelson Knight
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- South Texas College of Law
- Texas A&M University
Attorney Clifford Duke
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- Gonzaga University, 2004
- Juris Doctorate
- Gonzaga University
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Director
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Project (CDLP), Board Member
Attorney RC Pate
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- University of Houston
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association , Founding Member
- Texas DWI Lawyers Association, Member
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association , Member
Attorney Charles Pelowski
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- Texas Tech University
- Texas Tech University
Attorney Zach Redington
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- University of Texas School of Law
- Wake Forest University
- Bachelor of Arts degree
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Ellis County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (ECCDLA), Former President
Attorney Brett Landriault
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- South Texas College of Law
- Texas A&M University
Attorney Park Silkenson
Bar Admissions:
- Texas , 2008
Education:
- St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas
- University of Texas at Austin
- Journalism
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
Attorney Tommy Stolhandske 
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- St. Mary's University School of Law
- Texas Lutheran University
Attorney Cole Nettles
- Texas
Education:
- St. Mary's University School of Law
- University of Texas at San Antonio
Attorney Kaytlyn Knowles
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- South Texas College of Law
- Texas Christian University
- Honors: magna cum laude
Attorney Michael Garcia
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- Baylor University, 2006
- Juris Doctorate
- Texas Wesleyan University
- Bachelor of Science degree
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Major: Psychology
Attorney Steven Baker
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- Texas Tech University
Attorney Robert Keating
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- SMU Dedman School of Law
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Attorney Monica Khirallah
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 2011
Education:
- Ave Maria School of Law, 2011
- Juris Doctor
- The University of Dallas
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Attorney Audrey Kelly
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Attorney Carla M. F. Camarero
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- Cooley Law School
- Florida Atlantic University
Attorney Ethan Smartt
Bar Admissions:
- Tennessee
Education:
- University of Tennessee College of Law, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2012
Attorney Kim Samman
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Education:
- University of Houston Law Center
- J.D.
- University of Texas at Tyler
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Criminal Justice
Attorney Thomas Ross
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 2012
- Tennessee
Attorney Will Williams
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law), Fort Worth, Texas
- J.D.
- Texas Tech University
- B.A.
- Major: Psychology
Attorney Sarah Ellis
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas
- J.D.
- Honors: Clifford Brown Award
- Sam Houston State University
- B.A.
- B.A.
Attorney Sorsha Huff
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas
J.D.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2022 - Present (DWI Committee Member)
- Dallas LGBT Bar Association, 2022 - Present (Member)
- Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2022 - Present (Member)
- Dallas Women Lawyers Association, 2022 - Present (Member)
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association, 2022 - Present (Member)
- Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2022 - Present (Member)
- Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2020 - Present (Executive Board Member- Secretary)
- Texas Young Lawyers Association, 2019 - Present (Member)
- Stonewall Democrats of Dallas, 2021 - 2022 (Member)
Languages Spoken:
- Spanish
Attorney Christina King
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 2011
Education:
- University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas
- Southwestern University
Attorney Janie Martin
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, Oklahoma
- University of Texas at Austin
Attorney Andres Carullo
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Auburn Hills, Michigan
- J.D.
- Florida International University
Languages Spoken:
- Spanish
Attorney Lori Botello
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 2006
Education:
- South Texas College of Law Houston, Houston, Texas, 2006
- J.D.
- University of Texas at Austin, 2003
- BBA, Marketing, Art History
- Major: Bachelor’s degree
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar College (Member)
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) (Member)
- Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association, 2010 - Present
- Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, 2009 - Present
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2009 - Present
- Houston Bar Association, Probate Section, 2008 - Present
- Houston Bar Association, 2006 - Present
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Attorney Dan Krause
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 2019
Education:
- South Texas College of Law Houston, Houston, Texas, 2019
- J.D.
- Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, Texas
Attorney Ben Friedman
Bar Admissions:
Texas, 2015
Education:
- University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas, 2015
- Doctor of Jurisprudence
- Michigan State University
Attorney Marissa Giovenco
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Attorney Carlton Alexander
Bar Admissions:
Texas, 2017
Education:
- Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law), Fort Worth, Texas, 2015
- Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, 2010
- B.A.
- Major: English
- Major: Political Science
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Member, Tarrant County Bar Association, 2017 - Present
- Member, Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, 2017 - Present
- Member, State Bar of Texas, 2017 - Present
- Member, American Bar Association, 2017 - Present
Attorney Kyle Simpson
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
Education:
- St. Mary’s University School of Law
- J.D.
- University of North Texas
- B.A.
- B.A.
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Benjamin E. Michael
This attorney practices in Texas and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | Since 2025 |
| DUI | Since 2025 |
Marissa Lynn Giovenco
This attorney practices in Texas and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | Since 2023 |
Steven "Steve" Baker
This attorney practices in Texas and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | Since 2022 |
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