Benjamin Carter Gauen

With over thirteen years of dedicated experience as a trial lawyer, Ben focuses on advocating for individuals who have suffered harm due to various forms of injustice, including medical malpractice; civil rights violations; serious personal injury; wrongful death; and crimes like sexual assault, harassment, and human trafficking.

Ben earned a reputation as a fierce advocate for victims and survivors during his tenure at the King County Prosecutor’s Office. As a senior deputy prosecutor, Ben worked tirelessly alongside hundreds of diverse crime survivors and their families, specializing in high-profile cases involving child sexual abuse, medical child abuse, adult sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.

Ben’s reputation as a strategic trial attorney is founded on his ability to craft compelling case narratives, establish rapport with marginalized and vulnerable victims, earn the trust of juries, and master the facts and law through meticulous preparation. He is steadfast in his mission to be a voice for those who have been silenced by harm. With a particular passion for cases involving the abuse of power, Ben finds fulfillment in effecting systemic change through legal action. Ben has successfully tried over 60 cases to verdict.