Attorneys
Eric Benavides
Eric Benavides is an immigration and criminal defense attorney in Houston, TX. He is a co-founder of Benavides & Serrano, PLLC. He is a member of the Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Houston Young Lawyers Association, and is licensed to practice law in the state by the Supreme Court of Texas and federally by the Southern District of Texas.
He is a graduate of the prestigious Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Trial College, and has received continued legal education in many areas including Immigration and DWI defense.
Mr. Benavides earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Texas and his Juris Doctorate from the Texas Tech University School of Law.
Mr. Benavides was born and raised in Kingsville, TX, where he was the Valedictorian of Academy High School. He is happily married to his wife Carina, and they enjoy traveling and attending sporting events.
Areas of Practice:
- Criminal Law
- DUI/DWI
- Immigration & Naturalization Law
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
Sammy Serrano
Sammy Serrano is an immigration and criminal defense attorney in Houston, TX. He is a co-founder of Benavides & Serrano, PLLC. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Texas Young Lawyers Association, and is licensed to practice law in the state by the Supreme Court of Texas. Mr. Serrano practices immigration law and dedicates his time to assisting both individual and corporate clients.
Mr. Serrano is versed in employment immigration issues including immigrant and nonimmigrant visas. He has helped many companies and individuals handle an array of cases for H-1B, L-1, E-2, P-3, O-1 visas. Mr. Serrano’s also concentrates on representing individuals with removal issues including assisting with motions to reopen, appeals, cancellation of removals, adjustment of status, bond hearings
Mr. Serrano earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Texas and his Juris Doctorate from the Texas Tech University School of Law.
Areas of Practice:
- Immigration & Naturalization Law
- Criminal Law
- DUI/DWI
Bar Admissions:
- State of Texas
Education:
- Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, TexasJuris Doctorate
- University of Texas, Austin, TexasBachelor of Arts
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
- Texas Bar Immigration and Nationality Section
Languages:
- Spanish
- English