Austin Criminal Defense Firm Michael & Associates Named Finalist in 2026 Best of ATX Awards
The recognition reflects the firm's growth in Austin and its focus on criminal defense representation in Travis County and throughout Central Texas.
AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys, an Austin-based criminal defense law firm, has advanced to the voting round of the 2026 Best of ATX Awards in the Law Firm category, recognizing the firm's growing presence and reputation among Austin-area residents.Hosted by Hearst Austin Media, Best of ATX recognizes outstanding local businesses, organizations, and professionals across the Austin area. Michael & Associates advanced to the finalist round after receiving enough community nominations from Austin-area residents to rank among the top five firms in the Law Firm category.
The recognition reflects the firm's growth in Austin and its focus on criminal defense representation in Travis County and throughout Central Texas.
"We are honored to be recognized by the Austin community and grateful to everyone who nominated our firm," said Ben Michael, founder and managing partner of Michael & Associates. "Our attorneys and staff work hard every day to provide exceptional criminal defense representation, and it's rewarding to see that commitment reflected in this recognition."
Founded in 2022, Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys has grown into one of the largest criminal defense law firms in Texas with more than 40 criminal defense attorneys serving clients throughout Austin and across the state.
The firm’s Austin office handles DWI, DUI, assault, domestic violence, drug possession, theft, and felony and misdemeanor criminal cases throughout Austin, Travis County, and Central Texas.
Every client is represented by a dedicated Senior Trial Attorney supported by the resources and collective experience of a statewide criminal defense team. Michael & Associates has offices throughout Texas, including Austin, where its attorneys regularly represent clients in Travis County and surrounding Central Texas courts.
Public voting for the Best of ATX Awards began Monday, June 8 and runs through June 24. Winners will be determined through community voting and announced by Hearst Austin Media following the conclusion of the voting period.
U.S. residents can vote once daily here: https://statesman.secondstreetapp.com/og/547b5e0c-a0d2-41f5-93db-eb635190a517/gallery/537942795
For more information about Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys, visit the firm's website or follow the firm on social media for updates regarding the Best of ATX competition.
ABOUT MICHAEL & ASSOCIATES CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS
Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys is a criminal-defense-focused law firm with offices in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Nashville, and Los Angeles.
The firm’s 40+ senior trial attorneys represent individuals facing DWI, DUI, assault, domestic violence, drug possession, theft, weapons, probation violation, and felony charges.
Every case is led by a dedicated Senior Trial Attorney and supported by a team of more than 40 criminal-defense lawyers with over 1,000 combined jury trials. The firm's attorneys include lawyers who are Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, ACS-CHAL Forensic DWI Lawyer-Scientists, former prosecutors, former judges, and former law-enforcement professionals, including a former FBI agent.
The firm measures client satisfaction through post-case CSAT surveys and has achieved a 98.5% client satisfaction rate based on 1,840 survey responses collected between September 2022 and May 2026. The firm's 2025 trial record included favorable outcomes in approximately 65% of cases, with approximately 50% resulting in outright acquittals. The firm maintains a 5.0 Google rating and has received more than 1,400 five-star reviews across Google, Avvo, BBB, and Martindale.
Rebecca Stumpf, Director of Public Relations
Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys
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