Austin Michael Carmen

Austin Michael Carmen

4.2
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 8 years

Family Lawyer at Kennewick, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning ... +2 more

1030 N CENTER PKWY, Kennewick, WA

About Austin

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 50%

8 years | 4 cases

50%
Probate 5%

7 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 6 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wyoming for 8 years

State: Wyoming

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Polaris Law PLLC

1030 N CENTER PKWY, Kennewick, WA, 99336

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Austin Michael Carmen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Sebastian | May 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Family law case

Austin helped me with a custody/family court situation that I had been dealing with for a while. He was able to get the result that we wanted, and took the time to educate me and explain the processes in a way that made sense to me. Austin was empathetic and demonstrated that he genuinely cared about... my situation and helping my family. Family court is an extremely confusing and stressful place to be, and it’s imperative to have a knowledgeable, caring, and passionate lawyer to help navigate it. Mr. Carmen is the perfect example of these qualities, and I would 100% recommend him to anybody that is needing a family law attorney.

Posted by Art | September 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Child Support

Austin did a great job representing me on my case that was brought forth from me ex. He communicated with me well when I had questions. He is a bright Attorney who knew how to handle my case and even put the opposing attorney on check lol If you’re looking for someone who will put the hard work i...n your case, look no more this is the guy.

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Not professional or personable

Paid Mr. Carmen to do a thorough case review. He indicated that he knew about pensions regarding the military and went off on a tangent that cost me money only to tell me what I already knew and was not in dispute. Met with me once face to face; countless e-mails; getting ill and asked to conduct bus...iness over the phone; charging me the same price as in person; assigned a paralegal that did nothing but send emails; also made one phone call to me to tell me my appointment was cancelled after I had been sitting in their office for 10 minutes. The phone call was received at the time of the appointment. Just found out that his paralegal quit and he also quit my case. Reason given, I didn't keep enough money in my trust though I tried to make a payment by phone on two occasions and was informed, "someone would get back to you." A follow up phone call from the office stating that Austin was withdrawing for several other reasons. Not professional in the least. Sorry Austin.

Posted by Tessa | March 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Child Custody

I hired Austin Carmen as my legal representation in a family court case in Grant County, WA. Mr. Carmen was not only extremely knowledgeable but he was also very sensitive and reassuring during a time where I was extremely scared for my children and I’s safety. I am a very “what if” person. Mr. Carme...n and his team never seemed grow frustrated with answering my “what if” questions. He responded to inquires quicky, even during weekends and evenings, when I never expected him to. When it seemed like every system or agency out there had failed my children, repeatedly, Mr. Carmen and his team came through for them. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking help navigating through the family court system.

Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very Helpful for Divorce

Austin was very helpful throughout my divorce process. He and Preston were very responsive to any questions or requests I had and translated all of my comments into legalese exactly how I wanted them portrayed. Austin provided excellent counsel while respecting my wishes of how I wanted things to ...proceed. I was lucky enough to ultimately reconcile with my wife and not require his services anymore, and Austin was genuinely happy that we were able to close out my file without going through the entire court process.

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Austin Michael Carmen's Lawyer Endorsements

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DaNece Day

Family lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Austin is hard working and dedicated to obtaining the best results possible for his clients in difficult situations. He communicates well and does a good job of preparing clients for all of the possible outcomes."

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Alexander Berger

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He was ethical and competent in all of my dealings with him."

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Zachary Ashby

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Austin is dedicated to doing what is best for his clients. He has a strong sense of what evidence is important and what is not, cutting through all the bologna that some attorneys rely on when talking to their clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Dlovan Schatlo

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Austin is very passionate about his work. He works tirelessly for his clients. I see him communicate with clients and help them navigate with care through the intimidating intricacies of criminal and family matters. He understands the concerns of the clients and how the legal system works. Seeing his care and outcomes, I can confidently say that Austin is an exceptional attorney with great professional and people skills."

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Shane Crager

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Austin has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and has the skills to aggressively defends his clients. His exceptional communication skills will leave no doubt to the client as to the process of each individual case and the expected result. His breadth and extent of experience and seasoned professional judgment are great assets to his clients, you would be hard pressed to find a more caring, determined, and skilled attorney to represent you in your time of need. If you find yourself treading the waters of a complicated legal situation, do yourself a favor, and call Austin."

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Steven McManamen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alexander Berger

Family lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Honors

2021

Recognition of Service, Benton-Franklin Legal Aid Society

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Owner, Polaris Law PLLC

2022 - 2024

Attorney, Pacific Northwest Family Law

2019 - 2022

Attorney, Clearwater Law Group

2018 - 2019

Attorney, Steven Titus and Associates

2017 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Just Criminal Law with Christina L. Williams

Associations

2021 - Present

Washington Defender Association

Member

2019 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Wyoming State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Valencia v. Garibay

The court awarded fees and dismissed the case with prejudice

State v. Smith

The Wyoming Supreme Court reversed the conviction and remanded the case for further proceedigns. Ultimately the defendent pleaded no contest and was required to serve one year of supervised probation.

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Education

2016

University of Wyoming College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2013

Brigham Young University-Idaho

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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