Joseph Kent Deeb

Joseph Deeb is an Austin criminal defense lawyer and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys who brings more than a decade of prosecutorial experience to his criminal defense practice. Having spent years handling both felony and misdemeanor cases throughout Central Texas, Mr. Deeb possesses a comprehensive understanding of how criminal cases are investigated, charged, negotiated, and tried. His experience on the prosecution side provides valuable insight into how the State evaluates evidence, develops trial strategy, and pursues convictions.

Before transitioning to criminal defense, Mr. Deeb served as a prosecutor with the Travis County District Attorney's Office, the Travis County Attorney's Office, and the City of Cedar Park. In these roles, he handled a broad range of criminal matters, prosecuting both felony and misdemeanor offenses and gaining extensive courtroom experience in some of the region's busiest criminal courts. Today, Mr. Deeb applies the knowledge he gained as a prosecutor to identify weaknesses in the State's case, challenge evidence, and develop strategic defenses for individuals facing criminal charges.

Mr. Deeb's felony experience includes cases involving aggravated assault, intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault, sexual assault, drug offenses, unlawful firearm possession, and other serious criminal allegations. He also developed substantial experience prosecuting driving while intoxicated (DWI) cases, including both blood-test and breath-test prosecutions.

Since joining Michael & Associates, Mr. Deeb has personally represented clients in more than 780 criminal matters, ranging from DWI and assault allegations to complex felony prosecutions. This substantial case experience, combined with his extensive prosecutorial background, has provided him with deep familiarity with Texas criminal courts, local prosecutors, and the practical challenges individuals face when navigating the criminal justice system.

Drawing on his extensive background, Mr. Deeb understands the legal, evidentiary, and strategic issues that can significantly impact the outcome of a criminal case. Throughout his career, Mr. Deeb has tried numerous jury cases involving DWI and other misdemeanor and felony offenses. His experience evaluating evidence, preparing cases for trial, examining witnesses, and presenting arguments to juries provides him with a unique perspective that benefits clients facing criminal charges. Mr. Deeb's commitment to client service and communication has earned recognition from many former clients, making him one of the firm's most frequently reviewed attorneys.

Originally from Tallahassee, Florida, Mr. Deeb has called Austin home since 1994. His longstanding connection to the community has provided him with a deep understanding of the legal landscape, court systems, and criminal justice process throughout Travis County and the surrounding areas.

About Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys

Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys is a criminal defense firm with a unique model: the high-touch, personalized attention of a boutique firm, backed by the resources and collective experience of a 40+ lawyer defense team.

Every client is assigned a dedicated Senior Trial Attorney who owns the defense from intake through resolution. That attorney focuses on a specific county and court — practicing there regularly and knowing the judges, the prosecutors, and the local tendencies that shape outcomes. Cases are not rotated, reassigned, or passed to junior attorneys (the firm doesn't employ any).

Behind that lead attorney is a team of forty criminal-defense lawyers with more than 1,000 jury trials between them, including attorneys Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, ten Super Lawyers honorees, ACS-CHAL Forensic DWI Lawyer-Scientists, former prosecutors, former judges, and former law-enforcement professionals, including a former FBI agent.

That structure gives clients the 40-on-1 advantage: one senior lawyer leading your case, backed by the collective knowledge of 40+ criminal-defense attorneys. It means the prosecutor is not up against one lawyer — they're up against a brain trust.

The firm's main metric is client satisfaction, which is measured using standard CSAT surveys to every client at the conclusion of the case. The firm has achieved a 98.5% client satisfaction rate based on 1,840 survey responses. The full breakdown by case type is below:

• DWI: 97.8% CSAT (781 responses)
• Assault & Domestic Violence: 99.5% CSAT (368 responses)
• Other: 98.7% CSAT (158 responses)
• Drug Charges: 98.6% CSAT (142 responses)
• Motion to Revoke Probation: 97.8% CSAT (134 responses)
• Theft & Fraud: 100% CSAT (106 responses)
• Driving Offenses: 98.7% CSAT (75 responses)
• Weapons: 98.1% CSAT (52 responses)
• Sex Offenses: 100% CSAT (24 responses)

Data from September 2022 through May 6, 2026.

The firm's 2025 trial record was 65% favorable outcomes with a 50% outright acquittal rate. A 5.0 rating on Google. More than 1,400 five-star reviews on Google, Avvo, BBB, and Martindale, an A+ BBB rating, and combined criminal-defense experience exceeding 540 years. Attorney caseloads run well below ABA recommendations. Case reviews are free. No trial fees - ever.

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