Criminal charges can turn your life upside down in an instant. If you’re facing charges in Lockhart, Texas, you need a Lockhart criminal defense lawyer who will treat your case as if it’s going to trial — examining every detail, challenging procedural errors, and building a defense strategy tailored to your circumstances and the practices of Caldwell County courts.
Experienced Defense
At Michael & Associates, we proudly defend clients in Lockhart and throughout Caldwell County with aggressive, personalized legal representation. While our firm serves clients across Texas, each of our attorneys focuses on specific regions to build strong relationships with local judges, prosecutors, and court staff — connections that can make a real difference in your case.
Our lead attorney in Lockhart is Joseph Deeb. With more than a decade of experience as a prosecutor in Travis County and Cedar Park, Joseph brings unmatched insight into how to beat criminal cases. He has prosecuted and defended a wide range of charges, including DWI, assault, sexual assault, drug crimes, and weapons offenses.
However, when you hire Michael & Associates as your criminal defense team, you don’t just get one lawyer — you get the full strength of every lawyer we have across Texas, including DWI scientists, former judges, magistrates, law enforcement officers, and even an ex-FBI agent. Every case is personally overseen by our founder, Ben Michael, ensuring every client receives exceptional representation.
Clear Communication & Flat-Fee Pricing
We know how stressful criminal charges can be. That’s why we make communication a priority — our team is available 24/7 to answer questions and provide updates. Instead of hourly billing, we offer a single flat fee tailored to your case — so you’ll never face surprise costs, even if your case goes to trial.
Tailored Defense Strategies
Our Lockhart criminal defense lawyers develop personalized strategies based on the facts of your case and how Caldwell County courts handle similar matters. Whether you’re charged with a DWI, drug offense, assault, theft, or serious felony, we fight to protect your rights, your record, and your future.
Free Consultation & Immediate Support
Contact Michael & Associates today for a free, confidential consultation with a senior attorney. We can assist with bond and jail release, even on nights and weekends, and we’ll keep you informed at every stage of your case.
Proven Results
A criminal conviction can affect your freedom, your family, and your career. Our goal is always to get your charges dismissed or reduced whenever possible. And if trial becomes necessary, we’re ready — you’ll never pay extra for trial representation with Michael & Associates.
You also get:
Unprecedented local knowledge: We know the key players in Caldwell County, including prosecutors, judges, and plea deal trends.
Aggressive defense strategies: We will carefully investigate the circumstances of your arrest to develop the best possible approach to beat your charges.
Decades of experience: Our team has spent more than a decade fighting criminal charges across Texas, including right here in Caldwell County.
Personalized attention: You’ll work directly with a senior trial attorney. We never pass clients off to junior associates.
Our Criminal Defense Services in Lockhart
Our Lockhart criminal defense attorneys defend clients against a wide range of charges, including:
- DWI and DUI defense: We handle both first-time and repeat offenses, including license suspensions and fines
- Drug crimes: We fight marijuana and drug possession charges, trafficking, distribution, and other drug-related charges
- Felonies and misdemeanors: We challenge allegations of assault, theft, burglary, weapons charges, and more
- Probation violations: The consequences are serious. We work to protect your freedom and avoid jail time
- Serious criminal charges: Whether you've been charged with domestic violence, homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, or other high-stakes cases that involve significant prison time, we're never afraid to go to trial
- We investigate every detail of your case —from lab results and police reports to officer conduct. Our entire team works together to build the strongest possible defense. We even have DWI scientists on staff to challenge your lab results
