Kelly Denise Benavides

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Kelly Denise Benavides
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5.0 star rating
Best lawyer ever got my DWI dismissed!
- Abel, a DUI client
5.0 star rating
All Charges Dropped
- Taylor, a DUI client

Overview

Avvo Rating

Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 6

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Practice Areas

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  • 40% Criminal Defense
  • 40% DUI / DWI
  • 20% Speeding / Traffic Ticket

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 713-226-7889
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  • The Great Southwest Building
    1314 Texas Avenue Suite 1660
    Houston, TX 77002
    Office: 713-226-7889
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Best lawyer ever got my DWI dismissed!”

Posted by: Abel, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: I was charged with a DWI and she got it dismissed! She knows what she is doing in th court room. Very polite and good to communicate with. I'm glad I... more
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5 star rating

“All Charges Dropped”

Posted by: Taylor, about 2 years ago.

Client Review: Kelly is a very knowledgeable and dependable lawyer. She stays current on the law and definitely knows what she is doing. You can trust that she will... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

7 endorsements


Jimmy Joe Ortiz Jr.

I endorse this lawyer. I have known Kelly Benavides for many years and she is a very dependable and hard working criminal defense attorney. I am... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jimmy Ortiz , Houston (TX), 4 months ago
Scott Joel Markowitz

I have known Kelly Benavides throughout much of her professional career as prosecutor, criminal defense attorney and judge. She is conscientious,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Scott Markowitz , Houston (TX), 10 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

17 years since Kelly Denise Benavides was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 1996 03/14/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Benavides Law Firm 2012–present
Associate Municipal Judge at City of Spring Valley 2006–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Texas Southern University Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) 1996

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association 2012–present
National College of DUI Defense 2012–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 6
Answers: 15 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
6 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
2 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Keynote speaker Scholarship Banquet 2011

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