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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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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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 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Nicole Pearson | December 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Ben is the BEST! HIRE HIM!

I simply cannot adequately put into words how amazing Ben is. The short version of this review is, JUST HIRE BEN! The long version is as follows: Ben was the second attorney I hired for my divorce and he should have been the first!! Ben makes you feel like you are his only client. He is extremely... responsive (a rarity in this field--trust me, I am a family law paralegal) and knowledgeable. Ben is beyond intelligent. He also acts voraciously and proactively on his client's behalf and protects their interests. He is a "bull-dog" in the Courtroom. My case had several depositions and hearings and I always felt extremely confident to have Ben representing me. He always knew what to say, his statements always backed up with facts and case law, and his intellect unmatched. I always felt like I had the upper-hand with Ben by my side. Ben does not sugar coat anything. He is honest and straightforward and will realistically manage your expectations. He under promises and over delivers. He also bills incredibly fair. He's the only lawyer I actually WANT to give me money to!! Throughout this intensely difficult and emotional process, Ben has been by my side, fighting for me and my two children. Ben truly cares about his clients. I am unduly grateful that I found Ben! Thank you for everything.

Posted by Nachi | August 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

You can't go wrong with Ben!

Divorce is never easy, and mine was particularly nasty. I can unequivocally say that hiring Ben was the best decision I made throughout the process. Ben is an brilliant, honest, and efficient attorney. He takes the time to help you understand the process, and his response time to emails and phone cal...ls is absolutely stellar. I don't want to set expectations high- but in my case it seemed like he never took a weekend off. Ben is brilliant in court. He made effective arguments on my behalf that I believe lead to a better than expected outcome for me. He even took the court granted lunch hour to do research to help bolster our case instead of grabbing a well deserved bite! Unlike some lawyers, Ben is not court averse. While he is quite happy to work with the other party to avoid lengthy litigation if it is in the best interest of his client, he is equally willing to stand up for his clients interest at trial. In my experience, the court is where Ben's knowledge and intelligence really shines through. He is highly effective in the courtroom. His practice also has a very lean and efficient billing system that does not look to find ways to inflate fees. You pay for the work he does, and it is well worth it! I cannot recommend Ben enough. His rare combination of brilliance and personal integrity make him a pleasure to work with. If you find yourself in the position of needing a divorce attorney, you can't go wrong with Ben.

Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent!

Ben Carrasco was extremely efficient, and diligent in handling my case. He communicated with me continuously. At no point was I ever not aware of exactly how things were proceeding with my case!!! His counsel was excellent at all times.

Benjamin Carrasco

Replied last December 06, 2016

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Posted by Irene | July 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Superb litigator.

Wow! What a Top Notch Litigator! Due to unforeseen life circumstances which involved pursuing legal actions against employer among other high ranking officials. I was now embroiled in a divorce property case dispute. After 9 distrusted attorneys whom I terminated. Ben was highly recommended to me b...y new-comer in my neighborhood. After subsequently experiencing unethical,dishonest and fraudulent attorneys. I was suspicious and cautious in the reliability of another attorney. I confided in my uncle whom is a well respected retired US Congressman. He advised me to allow my intuition to guide me on hiring an attorney. Upon my initial consultation and observation with Ben. He demonstrated professionalism,confidence,dignity,superb legal intellect and a warrior spirit. Throughout my case, Ben was ON ALL OCCASIONS available and prompt to respond to emails/phone calls during times that most would consider after hours. I was at ease on disclosing private matters in confidentiality. Ben's consistent patience in explaining the status,details and developments of my case were exceptional. His diligence and meticulousness were evident with his correspondence and motions which were well-written and well-cited. Extremely satisfied with his superior negotiations/communication skills. It was apparent in court that Ben prepares for trail. Ben is a bull dog when confronting non-reasonable individuals. Ben is no push over. When the other side tried to use coercive tactics, Ben powerfully and vigorously spoke up to the court. It was evident when Ben interacted with opposing counsel that Ben steers away from the good ol' boys network which was essential to ease my speculation of wrongdoing. Ben fought to great extent for me and my child to maintain our homestead while my husband was non compliant and greedy with property division which involved several real estate homes. My daughter and I are extremely grateful for Ben's successful outcome of my case. Above all, Ben attentiveness to his clients is genuine. I highly recommend Mr. Ben Carrasco for your legal services. I can attest that Ben will aggressively represent you.

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!

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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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Eric Lim

Family lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Friend

"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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Litigation lawyer

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Eric Lim

Criminal defense lawyer

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Hipolito Gonzalez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Terence Davis

Divorce and separation 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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