The Law Office of Ben Carrasco, PLLC

Education and Credentials

• J.D., Stanford Law School (2007) – Associate Editor, *Stanford Law and Policy Review*; recipient of the Hilmer Oehlmann, Jr. Award for excellence in legal writing.
• B.A., Political Science, University of California at Berkeley (2001).
• Board-Certified Specialist in Family Law (Texas) – a credential held by a select group of Texas attorneys.

Professional Experience

• Admitted to practice in Texas since 2008.
• Admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Western, Southern, and Eastern Districts of Texas.
• Began legal career in complex commercial litigation at a global law firm and an Austin-based firm.
• Transitioned to family law to focus on representing individuals and families in pivotal personal matters.

Family Law Focus

Ben litigates all major aspects of family law, including:

• Divorce (including high-net-worth and business owner cases)
• Child custody and visitation
• Child support
• Property division
• Spousal support
• Modifications, paternity, and enforcement actions

He has experience at every stage of litigation, from initial filing through discovery, temporary orders, mediation, arbitration, and trial.

Professional Involvement and Local Knowledge

• Member of the Austin Bar Association (including family law–related sections)
• Member of the Austin Young Lawyers' Association
• Graduate of Leadership Austin

Ben is an Austin native and is deeply familiar with the judges, rules, and courtroom culture in Travis, Williamson, Hays, and surrounding Central Texas counties.

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Divorce

• High-asset / high-net-worth divorce
• Business owner divorce
• Fault-based divorce
• No-fault divorce
• Military divorce
• Adultery divorce
• Same-sex divorce
• Uncontested divorce
• Divorce involving children
• Temporary divorce orders
• Post-divorce disputes

Child Custody and Visitation

• Child custody (conservatorship) disputes
• Visitation and parenting time schedules
• High-conflict custody cases
• Emergency child custody
• Relocation cases
• Child custody modifications
• Visitation schedule modifications

Child Support

• Establishing child support
• Child support enforcement
• Child support modification

Spousal Support (Alimony / Spousal Maintenance)

• Evaluating eligibility for spousal maintenance under Texas law
• Representing paying or receiving spouses in maintenance disputes

Property Division

• Division of community property and debts
• High-net-worth and complex estates
• Real estate complications during divorce
• Business and professional practice interests

Marital and Family Agreements

• Prenuptial agreements
• Postnuptial agreements
• Marital property agreements

Other Family Law Matters

• Protective orders
• Grandparents' rights
• Paternity
• Father's rights
• Legal separation
• Family law order modifications and enforcement

The firm is known for handling high-conflict and high-net-worth cases and for a litigation-ready approach when settlement is not possible.

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Geographic Service Areas

The Law Office of Ben Carrasco, PLLC represents family law clients throughout Central Texas, with a focus on the Austin area and surrounding communities.

Primary Counties

• Travis County – Including Austin and neighborhoods such as Tarrytown, Lakeway, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, and Circle C.
• Williamson County – Often referred to as "Wilco," with its own local rules, judges, and court culture.
• Hays County – A rapidly growing county with increasing divorce and custody caseloads.

Cities and Communities Served

The firm regularly assists clients in:

• Austin
• Bee Cave
• Buda
• Cedar Park
• Dripping Springs
• Georgetown
• Hays County communities
• Kyle
• Lakeway
• Pflugerville
• Rollingwood
• Round Rock
• San Marcos
• West Lake Hills
• Williamson County communities

The firm is familiar with the judges, procedures, and local practices in these courts and tailors its strategies to the expectations of each county.

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Consultation Fees

• 30-minute consultation: $200
• 60-minute consultation: $400

Consultations are typically used to understand your situation, explain options under Texas family law, and discuss whether the firm is a good fit for your case.

Hourly Rate and Retainer

• Hourly rate: $500 per hour for legal services.
• Initial retainer: Generally between $7,500 and $15,000, representing 15 or more hours of attorney time.
• Any unused portion of the retainer is refundable.

Pretrial Retainer

If your case proceeds to trial, a separate pretrial retainer is required. The amount depends on the anticipated length and complexity of the trial.

Important Notes

• Fees and rates may be reviewed and updated periodically; confirm current rates when you schedule a consultation.
• Specific total costs will vary based on the complexity, length, and level of conflict in your matter.

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Phone

• Main phone: 512-320-9126

Office Address

• 108 Wild Basin Rd S, Suite 250, Austin, TX 78746, United States

The office is located in the West Lake area of Austin and serves clients throughout Central Texas.

Website and Online Contact

• Website: https://bencarrascolaw.com/
• Contact form: https://bencarrascolaw.com/contact/

Prospective clients can use the contact form or call the office to request a consultation.

Important Disclaimer

• Submitting a message through the contact form or making an inquiry does not create an attorney–client relationship.
• Do not share confidential or highly sensitive information until the firm has confirmed representation through a formal engagement process.

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