Houston criminal defense attorney Eric Benavides is a proven trial attorney. He has multiple Not Guilty verdicts and Dismissals to his name. He is a graduate of the prestigious Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Trial College in Huntsville, TX. He is certified to perform the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and has done the certification multiple times. This gives him the benefit of having MORE training that the officers who arrest his clients.

Eric was one of the few attorneys in Texas to be named a Super Lawyer Rising Star. He is also continually recognized as one of the Top Lawyers in Houston by both the Houstonia and H-Texas Magazines. He has earned a perfect 10.0 rating on AVVO, where he currently has a 100% review rating by former clients.

You need a good attorney who will fight for you and do everything possible to avoid a conviction. Many times, individuals steal because they have personal problems or are suffering from depression at the time. I will do everything possible to make the DA understand your situation and use the truth to help your case. In the event your case is difficult to defend, mitigation becomes key. I will talk to the state and try to work something out that will not negatively affect you in the future. Many defendants can enter programs that can lead to a dismissal, or can take classes to show that they know they messed up. Sometimes defendants can earn dismissals based on their actions post arrest. Every case is different, and a lot depends on what was stolen, how much it was worth, whether it was shoplifting or an employee theft, and your prior criminal record. Give me a call if you have specific questions and we can work through it.

At Benavides Law Group, we have had countless clients who claim self-defense in aggravated assault charges. If you have any specific questions about your case contact me directly.