Eric Benavides

Eric Benavides is an accomplished trial attorney based in Houston, Texas, dedicated exclusively to criminal defense. He has secured numerous Not Guilty verdicts and case dismissals for clients facing serious charges. Known for his courtroom skill and strategic preparation, Eric approaches every case with the mindset of a trial lawyer from day one.

Eric is a graduate of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Trial College in Huntsville, an intensive program focused on advanced courtroom advocacy and trial strategy. He earned the ACS Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation as recognized by the Chemistry and the Law Division of the American Chemical Society. 

He is also certified in the administration of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and has completed the certification program multiple times. This advanced training provides him with in-depth knowledge of the procedures law enforcement officers are trained to follow in DWI investigations, allowing him to effectively evaluate and challenge field sobriety testing when appropriate.

His professional accomplishments have earned statewide and local recognition. Eric has been selected as a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star, an honor awarded to a limited percentage of attorneys each year. He has also been repeatedly recognized as one of Houston’s Top Lawyers by Houstonia and H-Texas magazines. Additionally, he holds a 10.0 rating on Avvo and has received consistently positive client reviews.

Eric is an active member of several respected professional organizations, including:

• Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
• Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• National College for DUI Defense
• DUI Defense Lawyers Association

He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas and his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law.

A native of Kingsville, Texas, Eric was raised with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. He graduated as Valedictorian of Academy High School before pursuing his legal education and building a practice focused on protecting the rights of individuals accused of crimes.