$ 400-400 per hour
PRO
also known as Michael "Em" Araj
Michael A. Araj is an experienced family law attorney that has nearly a decade’s worth of experience in the courtroom handling custody, visitation, and divorce matters. Michael provides a compassionate and professional approach presenting his clients’ cases in a prepared and persuasive manner.
Michael obtained two Bachelor degrees from the College of William and Mary, one in Government and one in Economics. His unique economic background has informed his divorce law cases. While there, he enjoyed membership in both Phi Alpha Delta prelaw fraternity as well as Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity.
After working as an IT Consultant for a year, Michael attended law school at Creighton University where he was vice justice and then justice of the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity. He also worked hard to obtain two concentrations offered by the school, one in criminal law and one in litigation.
Since 2011 when Michael first began practicing law, he has spent most days inside a courtroom or preparing cases to be in front of the court. In 2015, Michael also became a guardian ad litem to assist the court where he would advocate for the best interest of children in particular cases assigned to him. As a result, Michael has a unique perspective to assist his family law clients by understanding what guardians ad litem look for in a case.
Michael has been representing clients exclusively in family law in the Austin area since 2020.
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$ 400-400 per hour
State: Texas
Acquired: 2020
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 2011
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13284 Pond Springs Road, Suite 503, Austin, TX, 78729
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Posted by Sowmya | March 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Michael is a wonderful person and an amazing lawyer. He provided me guidance throughout my separation process and addressed all of my concerns. I am more than happy to refer Michael Araj for a smooth and knowledgeable process.
Posted by Brandy | January 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I am beyond pleased with my experience. My case was challenging to say the least, and I was unequipped to represent myself. With thoughtful and detailed advice and feedback from Michael and his team, my divorce settlement was beyond what I'd anticipated. My concerns with my divorce regarding finances...
Posted by Jazzmine | January 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Araj helped me through each step of my case and looked out for my best interest. Given my not so happy circumstances, he made the process as stress free and straightforward as possible. He gave me great advice along the way and listened to what I needed about my case!
Posted by Blake | June 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Michael showed that he cared about my case, and made everything about updating my divorce agreement easy for me.
Posted by Ashley | June 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Michael was exactly what I needed. He was very responsive, proactive, detail oriented, and knowledgeable. He made sure he understood my needs and desired outcome, and then put into action the plan to get there. I feel he really listened and genuinely understood me, and had my best interest in mind. H...
"Mike is a brilliant attorney who is an empathetic professional and works diligently to get the best possible results for clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an excellent lawyer. He is able to analyze complex legal issues and present arguments artfully."
Domestic violence lawyer
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2024
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
CALI Award in Defense of Criminal Cases, CALI Excellence for the Future Award
2024 - Present
Lead Litigation Attorney, Smith & Bledsoe Family Law
2022 - 2024
Attorney, Diggs & Sadler
2020 - 2022
Associate Attorney, Kirker Davis LLP
2015 - 2020
Partner, Valley Law, PLC
2015 - 2015
Senior Associate Attorney, Miner, Martin, & Hahn, PLC
2011 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Miner, Martin, & Hahn, PLC
2023 - Present
Austin Bar AssociationMember
2019 - 2020
Shenandoah County Bar AssociationMember
Successfully reached favorable mediated settlement agreement for client.
2011
JD
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2023
Real Estate Sales in Divorce
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