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Professional Associations & Memberships:
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Texas DWI Defense Lawyers Association
American Chemical Society
Education:
University of Houston – Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Spanish and Political Science
South Texas College of Law – Houston (J.D.)
Certifications and Awards:
ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) – Practitioner
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) – Instructor
Drug Recognition Expert Course (DECP)
Bar Admissions:
All Texas Courts
Erik Smith is a graduate of South Texas College of Law – Houston. Erik was raised in Houston and graduated from The University of Houston. Erik worked as an intern at the Harris County Public Defender’s Office where he helped defend indigent clients against criminal allegations.
Additionally, Erik is an ACS-CHAL Lawyer Scientist. Erik has certificates in Forensic Chromatography: Theory & Practice, Forensic Analysis of Solid Drugs, and Forensic Principles of DUID issued by Axion Labs and the American Chemical Society.
Erik moonlights as a local musician and you might find him performing onstage at venues across the Houston area. Erik also has a teenage daughter and together they enjoy training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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Posted by Janice | June 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I’ve always been told that there are three things you will always need, 1) a great doctor, 2) a great mechanic, and 3) a great attorney. I now have all three! Thank you Erik Smith for representing my son in court and getting his case dismissed! An ordeal that can be learned from and now put in the pa...
Posted by Melissa | April 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Erik Smith was quick to get the ball rolling after I was hit by an uninsured driver. I had no idea what to do and my insurance company was not very helpful so I was extremely grateful to have Mr. Smith’s office in my corner. They took care of everything for me and responded politely and quickly to ev...
Posted by Matt | March 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Erik has represented me twice now, first for a DWI and most recently I hired him to represent me after I was injured in an auto accident. In both cases he went above and beyond and I'm very thankful he was in my corner. I highly recommend Mr. Smith for any of your legal troubles.
Posted by Kenny | March 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I was recommended Erik by a friend last year about a dwi and unlawful carrying of a weapon charges. My first time ever to be arrested and boy was I stressed. This last year of fighting this has finally come to a resolution and Erik was able to get both charges dismissed. He was always available for m...
Posted by Todd | March 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney
When you need an attorney it is usually for something that has either caused you stress and heartache or has the potential to. I hired Mr Smith for a friend and he immediately put everyone at ease. His competence and confidence in handling this matter was exactly what we all needed and the results w...
"I endorse this lawyer. I handled cases against Erik during my time as a prosecutor. Erik has a unique ability to combine an aggressive defense with a friendly approach to get good results for his clients. You'll be in good hands with Erik."
"I endorse this lawyer. Erik is a very talented defender, and any citizen accused would be lucky to have him in their corner."
"I first had the opportunity to meet Erik in Chicago at Axion Labs for a gas chromatography course on Blood Alcohol Concentration analysis specifically for DWI cases. Since that time, I have had the pleasure of working with Erik on several DWI cases. I was impressed by his devotion to his work and clients as he fought for the best outcomes on their DWI cases. I would trust Erik with any family or friend that may find themselves in need of representation and rest easy knowing they are in good hands."
"Erik Smith is one of the best trial advocates I have ever seen. There are few who can match his speaking ability in and out of court. There is nothing disingenuous about Mr. Smith, and his audience hangs onto every word. I highly recommend him for any Criminal Defense work you have."
"Erik is a fantastic attorney. I've had the pleasure of having him assist me in a case and it turned out well for the client. Strong advocate for his client's and his client's rights."
Criminal defense lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
2020 - Present
Owner - Attorney at Law, The Law Office of Erik Smith, PLLC.
2018 - 2020
Attorney, Evans and Powell, PLLC.
2017 - 2018
Law Clerk, Evans and Powell, PLLC.
2015 - 2016
Intern, Harris County Public Defender's Office
2018 - Present
American Chemical SocietyMember - CHAL
2017 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Not Guilty
No Bill
2017
JD - Juris Doctor
2014
BA - Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Spanish
2023
Criminal Defense
2020
2020 DUIDLA Fall Seminar
2020
How to Review Computer Forensic Reports Live Webinar
2019
2019 DUIDLA Spring Seminar
2019
Justice James A. Baker Guide to Ethics and Professionalism
2019
Preparing and Winning Your First Breath Test Trial
2018
Grievance and Malpractice Prevention
2018
The Road to Hell: How Lawyers Find Trouble
2018
Hard Knocks in Little Rock
2018
DUIDLA 2018 Spring Seminar
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