Benjamin Jacob Carrasco

Benjamin Jacob Carrasco

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family, Litigation

108 Wild Basin Road S, Suite 250, Austin, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 17 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2008

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Ben Carrasco, PLLC

108 Wild Basin Road S, Suite 250, Austin, TX, 78746

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Benjamin Jacob Carrasco's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Lance | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Results

I live in Houston and was the defendant in a case filed in Travis county. I needed an attorney in Austin to represent me for what I expected to be a simple Motion to Transfer the case to Harris county. I found Ben online after reading a couple reviews. When I called Ben, I was fortunate that he ha...d just had a cancellation for the next day, so he agreed to take my case less than 24 hours prior to the hearing. He asked all the right questions and quickly got up to speed on the facts of the case. Not only did he prepare for the Motion to Transfer, but he made sure he was ready to argue the plaintiffs Motion to Enforce, just in case the judge decided to keep the case in Travis county. That turned out to be a great decision because the judge allowed arguments and testimony for both motions before ruling on either. Ben handled himself very well in the hearing and aggressively argued my position. He is a very quick thinker and he reacted decisively and appropriately to unexpected situations. Ben did a great job for me and the judge granted my Motion to Transfer. Now I'm thinking maybe I should have kept the case in Travis county so I could keep Ben on as my attorney! I'm not happy about being sued and needing an attorney, but I'm very happy I found Ben Carrasco. Based on my experience, I highly recommend Ben.

Posted by Michael | November 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Solid Representation by a Great Attorney

Having an opportunity to get modifications in regards to child custody is a huge challenge for a father, especially in Texas. Ben exceeded expectations and was able to get my ex-wife to compromise what was best for our son. After using another attorney who failed to fully represent me, I searched f...or a great attorney who would fight for me. I spoke with at least twenty to thirty different personal attorneys during the search. Ben stood out as someone who was honest, straight forward, and would be committed. After hiring him and he took on the case, I felt very comfortable that he was ahead of the game. He quickly began taking steps to get the scales balanced. Ben filed the documents with the specificity I requested and followed up consistently. After getting the judge to agree to extend the hearing date, Ben scheduled a deposition and took to the necessary steps to prepare for the hearing. During the deposition with my ex-wife, he was assertive, professional, and was able to get her to give information that could be used in court. Between the deposition and the scheduled hearing, Ben followed up with any requests and was aggressive when he needed to be. My major concerns were to have my son back in school (no longer home schooled by his mother), being involved in his educational planning, spending more time with him, and having geographical restrictions. All of this was accomplished and Ben always made me feel like we had the upper hand during the case. One of the best things about him, is he is truly honest and will not just tell you what you want to hear. He literally told me multiple times, "you're going to spend more money that way," when it came to some of my impulse ideas. How many attorneys are going to try to save you money? My ex-wife has been one of the toughest people to deal with when it came to child custody, but I truly can relax now and that's because of a great lawyer who made it happen. If you want someone who will support you and get it done, Ben is the guy!

Posted by Larry | July 10, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Ben Carrasco has my sincere gratitude and highest recommendation

When I saw that my marriage was unsalvageable, I went online to find an attorney. I studied a number of websites, but I really liked what I read on Ben Carrasco's webpage for a number of reasons--his distinguished academic background, impressive work history and other clients' reviews to be sure--b...ut mainly, I liked his straightforward explanation of how he does business. After he began representing me, what came to impress me most is Ben's work ethic. He worked hard on my case, frequently contacting me at night and on weekends to get my input, clarify facts and ensure he was accurately representing my expectations. When a foolish act on my part complicated what should have been a simple divorce, Ben took that in stride and worked even harder to help get my mess untangled. On his website, Ben talks about lawyers who are afraid of the courtroom, and he tells you he is not one of them. Believe him. He represented me in an unusual dual hearing, simultaneously taking on a county attorney for one hearing and my spouse's divorce attorney for another. The extent of his preparation in comparison to that of the opposing attorneys was obvious. Ben did a better job of getting ready for the hearings, and because he was ready, he did a superior job of presenting my side of the story logically, clearly and when necessary, forcefully. As a result, the judge's ruling clearly favored my position. Ben was always up front with me. If I suggested a course of action that made sense to me but was not necessarily a brilliant move from a legal point of view, he let me know, sometimes bluntly, but always with my best interests in mind. What I learned from my experience is that the legal system speaks a different language. What seemed fair or just or obvious from my point of view was not always what the legal system has determined to be fair or just or obvious. In other words, if you're compelled to use the legal system, you need someone who speaks the language. You need a smart, hardworking, legal-fluent advocate who will ably translate your needs and expectations into the language of the system and who will clearly explain what the system is telling you. Ben Carrasco did just that for me. I'm glad I asked him to represent me, and I feel fortunate that he agreed to take my case.

Posted by Todd | November 02, 2014 | Family

Divorce

November 3, 2014 You must have confidence in your family law attorney! Ben Carrasco was the attorney I turned to during this difficult time. He assisted in the preparation and court hearing of my divorce. He walked me through the process and provided me with guidance and reassurance every step of... the way. He was quick to respond to my questions or concerns and did a great job during the litigations. I was pleased with the decisions of the court and this was due to the professional abilities of Ben. I am grateful to have this process behind me and am very appreciative that Ben was the attorney I chose to representative me. Todd

Posted by Natalia | July 30, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Letter of gratitude

I would like to express my gratitude to this outstanding attorney – Mr. Ben Carrasco. I am still in the middle of my complicated divorce case, but I am very confident and calm knowing that any outcome will be fair and in my best interest because I am protected by a highly professional, knowledgeable... attorney – Ben Carrasco. My divorce process is very difficult because the initial phase of the case focused on the enforceability of a premarital agreement. The premarital agreement was initiated by my husband and was signed before our marriage in California. I am a foreigner. Unfortunately I was misled by my husband during the process of signing the premarital agreement. I was shocked when after several years of marriage my husband filed for the divorce. I met with several divorce attorneys in Austin, TX, and my case was politely rejected by every one of them. I was extremely lucky to send my e-mail – request to Mr. Ben Carrasco. Ben was very honest and did not give me unrealistic hope or promises. He always was very prompt and direct in answering my questions. We communicated mostly through e-mails. The fees I was charged for this complicated case were extremely reasonable. This case lasted for several months and ended with a two day trial regarding whether or not the premarital agreement was enforceable. During this very stressful process I fully relied on Ben. I was very impressed by Ben as a professional and individual. He is a very intelligent, logical, patient, knowledgeable attorney, who paid attention to the important details and with whom I was comfortable to share very sensitive private information which was important for the case. I trust Ben. He took the lead in my case and he won it! Several times during this process my husband complained about Ben being aggressive. I consider this to be a compliment to Ben. I am very thankful to Ben, and I would highly and without any hesitation recommend Mr. Ben Carrasco as great attorney and person. Natalia M.

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Benjamin Jacob Carrasco's Lawyer Endorsements

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David White

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben is a well respected attorney in Austin and gets fantastic results for his clients. He treats each case and client with the utmost respect and importance."

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John Nelson

Family lawyer | May 26

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"Ben is tough and smart. I endorse him."

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Eric Lim

Family lawyer | Feb 04

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"Ben Carrasco is the consummate attorney: intelligent, diligent, thorough, aggressive and trustworthy. I would hire him for my own case and fully endorse him."

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Robert von Dohlen

Family lawyer | Oct 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hipolito Gonzalez

Family lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben is a very intelligent attorney. He is well-respected in the family law arena. I endorse this lawyer for any family law case in Travis County and Central Texas."

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Gina Famularo

Child custody lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Terence Davis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Ben. Practicing family law can be very stressful and taxing on everyone involved, therefore it is always rewarding to have the opportunity to work with attorneys who take their job seriously but handle themselves with the utmost professionalism. If you are looking for a family law attorney who will fight for your rights with integrity, Ben is a great choice."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 24

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"I endorse Benjamin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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James Gilbreath

Family lawyer | Feb 03

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"Ben is an exciting young lawyer. I think he is going to great places in his practice, and his clients are lucky to have him as an advocate!"

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Alton Rigby

Litigation lawyer | Aug 05

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"I've worked with Ben closely over the last four years. Ben is a lawyer's lawyer. Smart, determined, willing and creative are all words I would use to describe Ben. When hiring Ben, you can expect top-notch legal work coupled with a results-oriented approach."

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Stephen Kane

Family lawyer | Jun 30

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Walters

Litigation lawyer | Jun 22

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely smart and experienced. You will be happy if you hire him."

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Hipolito Gonzalez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2016

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2015

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2012

Leadership Austin Emerge Class 2012, Leadership Austin

2005

Hilmer Oehlmann, Jr. Award for Excellence in Legal Writing, Stanford Law School

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Ben Carrasco, PLLC

2010 - 2013

Associate, Smith Robertson, LLP

2007 - 2009

Associate, Baker Botts, LLP

Associations

2011 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

Member

2010 - Present

Austin Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2010 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Texas

Member

2010 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2007 - Present

Austin Young Lawyers Association

Member

Austin Young Chamber of Commerce

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Matter of the Marriage of M****

Victory for client; premarital agreement ruled unenforceable.

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Education

2007

Stanford Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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