Benjamin Jacob Carrasco

My case was a modification to get more time with my kids. I've worked with a lot of lawyers here in Austin, TX. And I've discovered that there is definitely an "old boys club" for lawyers here. Ben operates outside of that club. To other family attorneys in Austin, he is a "dark horse." A defini...te advantage! Ben predicted exactly how the case would go in the initial consultation. He didn't sugar-coat. He told me the worst that could happen and the best that I could expect. Then he delivered the best that I could expect -- in mediation, without going to court. He got to know me and my case, and did all the legwork you'd expect without the cost that I've seen other lawyers charge. He paid attention to the cost of the whole endeavor for me, including getting a less expensive mediator than the one who was first proposed. I will definitely hire Ben again!

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.

I brought my case to Ben last year and he's been the absolute professional throughout the entire matter. He has been reasonable and fair in his fees and has not gone out of his way to "nickel and dime you to death" as some other lawyers might. He did a great job staying on my case, and we received th...e most favorable outcome that could have been expected. I would recommend Ben in heartbeat to anyone who needs a family law representative.

Mr. Carrasco was my fourth lawyer handling my case. I found in him the one who I really needed after the first three lawyers failed to deliver in ten years what Mr. Carrasco was able to achieve in just a few months. First, I was quite pleased with his communication style. He just didn’t just listen, ...but asked relevant questions and kept me to the point. From the beginning he was passionate and took ownership of the case even when at times I found myself with little time to interact with him. His exhaustive research and preparation showed during the trial. His closing argument was simply brilliant and inspiring. The outcome of the case was even better than I expected, yet from the start I was already pleased by his services for the way he communicated with me. In summary Mr. Carrasco exceeded the already high expectations that I had for a professional of his caliber.

I created an awesome life for my wife and child, buying a home, car, etc. When she left, she tried to take it all, and stole the kid. Even though I had taken steps to legally prevent this, I definitely could have lost everything. Ben 100% took care of it, and flawlessly. I had my kid back literal...ly in the first minute the system would allow. We are doing great. I would trust him again with my life/family any day.