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Benjamin Blackburn

Criminal defense Attorney at Austin, TX

4.9   39 reviews
  • Licensed for 17 years
    State TX
    Acquired 2006
    Status
    Eligible to Practice in Texas No misconduct found

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I am dedicated to criminal defense. Representing the accused in a criminal case comprises 100% of my practice. My professional objectives are to know the law, honor the facts and afford each client the best possible legal representation.

My experience in the field of Criminal Defense sets me apart from the rest. My entire dedication to being solely a Criminal Defense Attorney allows for my depth of knowledge in the area of criminal law to be what you need to get the best outcome for your case. Winning your criminal case does not always mean charges will be dropped, but as a Criminal Defense Attorney, my goal is to provide the best representation to all of my clients in order to get them the best outcome possible. I strive to uphold the Constitutional rights of all of my clients and create a trusting relationship that will ensure your criminal case is in the hands of the right Criminal Defense Attorney.

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605 W 14th St
Austin, TX, 78701

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Posted by Olyber alejandro rodriguez cepeda | September 22, 2023
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| Consulted Attorney
Olyber alejandro rodriguez
Excelente trabajo y dedicacion en el caso fue rapido el proceso y excelentes formas de pago gracias..
Posted by jeremy | March 31, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Truly grateful for this man!
I contacted Ben after getting arrested for multiple felonies. When he asked what outcome I was looking for I said "No jail time and no felony convictions", though I had no reason to believe this was possible. I was arrested for DUI and possession two more times after that, and I don't know how but we were able to get all of the felonies from the first case dismissed after I completed pre trial diversion. He was able to get the felony possession knocked down to misdemeanors, and all 3 DUI's were rolled into on DUI charge through some magic he worked. In the end, we achieved my initial goal of "no felony convictions and no jail time". I can't describe how grateful I am for Ben.
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Posted by Garrett | March 7, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
10 star attorney
I have used Mr. Blackburn for various criminal defense services in Travis county over the years and he has always been extremely efficient and effective, getting me the desired end result every single time and sometimes something better than I could have even imagined. I highly recommend him to fight for you. He is by far the best attorney I've ever had. I wish I had the option to choose 10 starts because 5 just doesn't do this man justice.
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Posted by Kelly Jordan | February 26, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend
I highly recommend Blackburn Betts. I contacted Ben Blackburn for assistance with my case and he responded immediately and bailed me out of situation in less than 24 hours. They are professional and walk you thru every step in the process to get the best results. At any time I need them they are always available and willing to help.
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Posted by Travis | December 31, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Fantastic Lawyer
Ben is always responsive, knowledgeable and actually cares about his clients.
Posted by Arthur | December 29, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Thanks Blackburn family
I was fighting a serious case 2 degree felony lawyer did everything he could and got my case dismissed recommend best lawyer in town
Posted by Sue | April 17, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Above and beyond
If you are ever in need of a wonderful lawyer dedicated to honestly helping you out of a bad situation, I cannot say enough good things about Mr. Blackburn. He went above and beyond for my family When we didn’t think we had any hope at all, he was able to shine a light of hope back into our lives and helped us to get the best outcome overall.
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Posted by Michael | April 11, 2022
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My letter of recommendation
My experience with The Blackburn Betts Office of Law was amazing. They helped me beat my case and got me off probation early including all of my probation and court room fees cleared. On top of that I received an apology from the prosecutor saying that they were sorry and that I should have never been arrested. To Ben and Daniels surprise they said that was the first time that they’ve ever heard that before from a prosecutor. The team from Blackburn Betts office was nothing more than professional. From the initial consultation all the way up to the time of court the communication was very transparent. If you are looking for an attorney that is going to do what they say they’ll do, then this is the place for you! The professionalism that this firm offers totally exceeded my expectations. Thank you!
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Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Blackburn and Betts Review
The case was dismissed. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. The abuse that contributed to the escalation of this incident blow out stopped like a curse through this incident, but I had to defend myself since I drew blood. I will never be threatened again in that manner in my home or need to grab anyone in that state (of mind) again. Mr. Blackburn made sure my right was protected. He handled affairs with my 2 yr-old while I was in jail and helped so that she was ok. He also helped me, so I just didn’t lose my mind scared for my baby. Let me tell you how BlackBurn Betts did some of this. I was able to get in touch with them during booking at midnight. Whenever they locked me away from a phone in a room without any access or phone call, they came as a visitor so that they could get the process of me getting out faster before the weekend took over. Unfortunately, my estranged father got involved, and was petitioning to leave me there for ill interest and influence of my stepmom old enough to be my sister. They were on top of that and had my back while my intense crying & rattling stories made me look batty. (not cool, even if I had just cause to be that upset.) The state was picking up on my intense fear and crying, and it was compromising my freedom and parental rights. Cristina, the office, Mr. Blackburn all worked through settling the incident with social services without our child being lost to it. Then the family violence classes helped me get through a shi!!y situation and prepare for any future incidents, which were strongly encouraged by Mr. Blackburn. This firm will help you get back on track so that the state forgives you for having to call them. You need to understand if it gets so bad that the state is called, it tips off a process, and they do need to make sure any children involved are ok. Highly recommend Mr. Blackburn to get you through dealing with it & navigate an underfunded system. After getting through it, now the abuse escalating the situation has stopped, and we are ready & prepared to do what is best for our child if it ever goes in that direction again. I am a little annoyed that the system cost so much to participate in without tyranny just making it worse. I do feel Blackburn Betts was worth my money.
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Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Best criminal defense in Austin!
I highly recommend Ben Blackburn and Blackburn Betts PLLC should you ever need a criminal defense attorney. Mr. Blackburn is extremely professional and knowledgeable. He is compassionate, caring and really goes above and beyond to get the best possible outcome for his clients. 11/10 would recommend.
Posted by Sara | June 23, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent Communication & Desired Results
Mr. Blackburn picked up my case a few years after dealing with another lawyer who I wasn't completely pleased with. Mr. Blackburn was communicative and responsive when I had questions or just wanted to get an update on my case. I truly believe he cared about me and helped me to get the most positive result possible. Even when there were items lingering that needed to be dealt after I thought my case was resolved, Mr. Blackburn took the time to help me deal with all the loose ends and I feel like he truly cared about the result of my case. I highly recommend Mr. Blackburn, he was strategic, communicative, and caring and will provide you with excellent service for all your legal dealings.
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Posted by Brenda | April 20, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
They did the impossible!!
Blackburn Betts was a godsend for our family. We couldn't have fought "the system" without their expertise, tenacity and the love of law this office possess to achieve justice for their clients. We are truly eternally grateful for the outcome of our case and want to shout the praises of Mr. Betts and Mr. Blackburn. Mr. Betts did the impossible in our eyes and he believed us where other law firms were skeptical. It was an uphill battle the whole way. Gentlemen, your commitment and professionalism is above and beyond for your clients. You went more than the extra mile and we are so grateful! Thank you!! Now we can put our family back together again.
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Posted by Barbara | April 20, 2021
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WONDERFUL OUTCOME!!
Mr Blackburn has my highest gratitude for taking our case. Others had turned us away. He believed us and he fought for us against all odds. Our outcome was greater than we had hoped for as he had to reverse previous happenings in our case. I couldn't possibly express how truly grateful I am for finding him.
Posted by Brian | October 16, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Outstanding representation
I hired Mr. Blackburn to help me out whenever I got a motion to revoke my probation. He got me out of jail within 24 hrs and represented me with the upmost expertise and fiduciary. Thanks to him I was able to continue on my probation and get my case out of the courts. I highly recommend this attorney. He’ll fight for you too.
Posted by Cheri | October 15, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The best!
If you ever find yourself in a position of needing a criminal defense attorney Ben Blackburn is the one to use. His professionalism, knowledge, skill, highly effective communication level, and caring personality make an undesirable situation much easier To cope with. His whole office is extremely competent and pleasant to deal with. He gets the job done. When you find yourself in a stressful situation in life it’s extremely reassuring to have an honest, compassionate but forthright defender on your side.
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Posted by Nicholas | February 20, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Mind blowing!!
Walking into court I was worried! Then I met these two on my way to sign a guilty plea . They sat me down showing great interest in my case talking me out of signing the plea deal . Instead they wanted to fight my case . Well it wasn’t much of a fight the state folded and dismissed my case . Even after the case now a month later they still help walking me through the steps of what I need to do to get me back on track answering all my silly questions and pointing me in the right direction! Truly a satisfying pleaser to have these two on my side !! Words can’t explain how thankful I am !!
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Posted by James | November 2, 2019
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Great Attorney
Mr. Blackburn was extremely professional and knowledgeable of both my case and the court. His ability to understand and develop a strategy specifically for the courtroom my case was being heard in made all the difference in the world. I can't thank you enough for the way you went over and above to prepare me and the witnesses on my behalf because I believe it was that extra time and attention was vital to our successful outcome in court that day. I highly recommend Blackburn Betts PLLC to anyone seeking truly competent representation
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Posted by Whitney | October 31, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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Daniel Betts and team
Daniel Betts and his team did a great job handling my case and getting me exactly what I wanted. They were great at communicating exactly what was needed from me and being flexible with court dates and such as I live out of town. I highly recommend using them. Thanks Daniel and team!
Posted by Manual | October 16, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Goes the Extra Mile!!!!
A team of caring individuals that are passionate, reasonable, dependable with a strong "backbone" in court! Consistently went above and beyond to help me out as a client. During this awful experience, from initially cold calling them late in the night they were there hours later doing a face to face meeting with me on my unfortunate situation standing by with possible options. They also kept my family informed and walked me through the process and possible actions to take. Never had an unanswered call and will be with you through the end! While in jail they came by every day and kept me posted on all elements of the case from DA's offices to Judges. They will always be there for you 24/7! Highly recommended!
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Posted by Judy | August 23, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Life Saver!!!
Honest, upfront, and supportive. This man is amazing. Tell the truth and he will do the same to you. Hopefully I will never need representation again but if I did I would hire Blackburn Betts PLLC.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 15 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Blackburn Betts PLLC
  • 2014 - Present
  • Managing Partner
  • Blackburn & Vargas Law firm
  • 2007 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Boyd & Associates
  • 2005 - 2007
  • Investigator
  • Akin Investigations
  • 2004 - 2005
  • Clerk
  • Federal Reserve Bank of San Antonio
  • 2001 - 2001
  • Clerk
  • United States Senate
  • 2000 - 2000
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Education

  • University of Texas System, Austin
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2005
  • Golden Gate University School of Law
  • 2004
  • Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas)
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2001
  • American University
  • 2000
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Legal Cases

  • State of Texas vs. Julio Baeza
  • Dismissed

Associations

  • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • 2009 - Present
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • N/A

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Austin Award
  • Austin Award
  • 2011
  • Presidential Sholar
  • University of Texas
  • 2005

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Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"When I was a Travis County prosecutor, I had many cases against Ben where he was the attorney on the other side. And every time, I knew I was in for a fight. He's on my short list of go-to defense attorneys in Austin."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 23
Relationship: Other
"I have referred clients to Ben's law firm. Those clients received great representation and results!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 18
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Ben. He is a hard worker and he knows how to get the job done. Very efficient and he knows the courthouse in and out."
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