Eric Benavides
A native of Kingsville, TX, Eric Benavides is a criminal defense lawyer and partner at Benavides & Serrano, PLLC. He is a part of multiple organizations including the National College of DUI Defense, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Houston Young Lawyers Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association, and Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association where he served on the board of directors.
Mr. Benavides graduated from the prestigious Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Trial College where he was trained by some of the best lawyers in the nation. He was honored as one of the Top Lawyers in Houston, TX by the Houstonia Magazine in 2015. Mr. Benavides has had multiple dismissals, no bills, and not guilty verdicts in counties across Texas.
Mr. Benavides is a graduate of both The University of Texas at Austin and the Texas Tech University School of Law. He was also Valedictorian of his High School Class. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife Carina, his daughter Camila, playing poker, playing golf, and attending Texas Longhorns sporting events.
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- DWI (Driving While Intoxicated)
- Assault-Family Member
- Theft
- Forgery
- Burglary
- Robbery
- Murder
- Terroristic Threat
- Prostitution
- Indecent Exposure
- Sexual Assault
- Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
- Felon in Possession of a Weapon
- Possession of Marijuana
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
- White Collar Crimes
- Embezzlement
- Money Laundering
- Assault of a Peace Officer
- Failure to Stop and Give Information
- Failure to Stop and Render Aid
- DWI – Child Passenger
- Arson
- Aggravated Assault – Deadly Weapon
- Assault – Bodily Injury
- Intoxication Manslaughter
- Bribery
- Endangering a Child
- Computer Crimes
- Credit Card Abuse
- Disorderly Conduct
- Interference with the Duties of a Public Servant
- Harassment
- Insurance Fraud
- Kidnapping
- Probation Violations
- Stalking
- Criminal Mischief
- Juvenile Crimes
- Expunctions
- Petitions of Non-Disclosure
- Juvenile Record Sealing
- All Other Misdemeanors
- All Other Felonies
Bar Admissions:
- State of Texas
- Federal Southern District of Texas
Education:
- Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, TexasJuris Doctorate
- University of Texas, Austin, TexasBachelor of Science
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Houston Young Lawyers Association
Languages:
- Spanish
- English