Benjamin Blackburn

Benjamin Blackburn

4.9
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

605 W 14th St, Austin, TX

About Benjamin

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Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2006

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Benjamin Blackburn

605 W 14th St, Austin, TX, 78701

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Benjamin Blackburn's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ronnie | March 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A true man of the Law

I hired Mr. Blackburn on 2 cases one had 2 years probation, the other had 6 years. I finished 2years on the first case. In seven months after the 6 years only turned to 2 year 9 months. All cleared and over. This man here knows what he I doing. He cares about you and your family from day one. He will... answer your call at all times. He is great and I'm glad I had the time to have him work for me.

Posted by Johnny | January 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Money well Spent

I Saw Mr BlackBurns add in the yellow pages while I was sitting in the Travis co. Jail. He answered my collect call and once he received payment on my end the process was really quick. They actually called my to the desk and told me to call my lawyer and we handled all the paperwork over the phone an...d I was out very quickly. He let me set up a payment plan that was very reasonable. In the courtroom and seemed very confident which made me feel at ease through the whole process. I just finished up with my 2 cases and was more than pleased. He was able to get me time served on my misdemeanor and probation on my felony. (Which was a big deal considering I have multiple trips to TDC and my charge was inhaced.) I was very pleased with the whole process. I would highly recommend Mr BlackBurn or his associate Mr Betts.

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Tactically Astute and Calm

My case was incredibly delicate, nuanced, and unique. For a while, I faced the possibility of deportation, jail time, and a 5-figure fine as a college student. I had already signed a confession and the prosecution was acting on behalf of the state and an individual hard-pressed for vengeance. This me...ant my team - Benjamin Blackburn and Daniel Betts had to be in damage control from the get go. The case stretched for about 3.5 years and they were able to get it concluded with a sealing of my records, no jail time, reduction in the official crime to just a deferred adjudication while halving my probation down to a year. The case was tricky with changes in judicial personnel, having to play with waiting game, me having to recruit, handle college but Benjamin and Daniel were on top of their game. They were honest without being derisive or blunt. They were street-smart and informed without being scheming. They were able to leverage their experience even though this case was one of its kind. They did a good job of answering my numerous questions, entertaining my scenarios, keeping me up to date, and keeping my court visits to a minimum. Benjamin and Daniel are well-connected, have good knowledge of fellow lawyers and judges. The very first day when I visited them (they were recommended to me by an acquaintance), they insisted on me visiting other law firms to do my due diligence. We were able to come up with a damage control strategy to keep me in the country for me to finish my degree, and now be a productive member of the work force. Now, there is a chance another law firm could have gotten me the same result as Ben and Dan but it's not just about where they took the case to its conclusion but also how they took it there. Being an international student, I was under considerable distress and their understated confidence was a big calming influence to me. They do not view you as just another client. They remember details about classes you have taken, anything else relevant in your life and these things cannot be faked or forced. I highly recommend anyone scouring the net to know that Ben and Dan will take care of your case and you will be in good hands.

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Your advocate in the system simply put there are no better!

Yes I had a legal matter that was very serious and Mr.Blackburn was my savior.I was served a warrant on a Sunday and could not get anyone to help get me out of jail.Then I called Blackburn Betts and it changed my life.Mr.Blackburn answered and was with me the whole time until I got a PR bond and out ...same day.I hired them on the spot and was treated ethically professionally and honestly every step of the way.I was told what to expect and everything I was told happened and it was not an easy case.I never had to go to court as Mr Blackburn and associates took care of things so I could continue working.I know because of his numerous connections it helped me tremendously.My case was dismissed but I guarantee whatever the outcome Mr.Blackburn will get you the best outcome possible at a fair price.I thank God everyday he was the 1 that answered my call and will forever be grateful to him and his partner Daniel Betts.He is awesome ! And the staff is so nice and you never feel like you are just another client.I hope you never need this firm but if you do make that call.It's worth your freedom and life!!God Bless them all!!!

Posted by Virginia | May 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death

Best criminal lawyer in town

Ben helped my son on a couple of occasions, getting incredible outcomes. He was always available when we had questions. When my son died in an accident, he helped me through a hard time. He cut his vacation short to attend my son’s memorial. He cares about his clients, very evident he should be your ...lawyer. Very reasonable on prices too.

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Rick Flores

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Rhett Hoestenbach

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Other

"I have referred clients to Ben's law firm. Those clients received great representation and results!"

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Rene Vargas

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shane Boasberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Parker Polan

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Carl Ceder

Criminal defense lawyer | 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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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Austin Award, Austin Award

2005

Presidential Sholar, University of Texas

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Blackburn Betts PLLC

2007 - Present

Managing Partner, Blackburn & Vargas Law firm

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Boyd & Associates

2004 - 2005

Investigator, Akin Investigations

2001 - 2001

Clerk, Federal Reserve Bank of San Antonio

2000 - 2000

Clerk, United States Senate

Associations

2009 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2006 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Texas vs. Julio Baeza

Dismissed

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Education

2005

University of Texas System, Austin

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Golden Gate University School of Law

2001

Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2000

American University

Publications

2001

The Southwest Economy, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, issue Sep, pages 1-8. Beating border barriers in U.S.-Mexico trade,

Languages

Spanish

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