Erik L. Smith

Erik L. Smith

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 7 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Cypress, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

16635 Spring Cypress Rd. #2932, Cypress, TX

About Erik

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 7 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2018

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Erik Smith, PLLC

16635 Spring Cypress Rd. #2932, Cypress, TX, 77410-2932

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Erik L. Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

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Posted by David C. | July 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer

In all honesty I was at the end of my rope and facing a boatload of time mr. Smith gave me a sense of direction a sense of trust and understanding and most importantly peace of mind he wanted the facts in the case and went through my case methodically thoroughly. A rarity indeed an attorney who works... for the people. I trust him in All Affairs in my life and take his advice to Heart I'm truly grateful for his work ethics and dedication the man has respect principles and values.

Posted by Victoria | July 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Erik is the best!

Erik is the absolute best!!! I recommend him to EVERYBODY!!! He really knows what he’s doing and wouldn’t ever hire anybody else! He always answers and he saved my life.

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Fantastic Legal Help

Great customer service and communication plus fast legal help and fast paper work and case set up . Thank you for your help

Posted by Donna | June 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

By the Grace of God

I am not sure I can express clearly what Erik did for my son. In four words, HE SAVED HIS LIFE. My son had been in trouble before & was looking at some very serious time. Erik took the time to find the smallest details & verify the truths of the case. He always called & kept me updated on what wa...s going on...& took every call that I needed to be urgently informed of of. I am so glad that God put him in our path. I will be forever indebted & will always pay his name forward. I would truly recommend his work and firm to anyone that would need someone to go to fight for them. Honestly, I think of him as Family now....Blessings always going his way!

Posted by Randylee | May 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best money i ever spent

Eric is a fantastic lawyer. I had a lot of factors working against me in my DWI. Eric exceeded my expectations and worked diligently to figure out every possible angle to try and beat this case. He was always very positive and kept me always hoping for the best, with that he was always honest abou...t how the case was coming along and honest about the possible outcomes. He is a talented lawyer who is hungry and very well priced, he can be sure i will always recommend him should anyone ask. In the end he convinced the DA to DISMISS my case and end the nightmare that is a DWI. If you need an exceptional lawyer look no further.

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Erik L. Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mauricio Vázquez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Richard Oliver

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Erik is a very talented defender, and any citizen accused would be lucky to have him in their corner."

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Sean Darvishi

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Erik is a winner. That's what he does. He wins. You want this man."

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Ben Pearce

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Shawn Williamson

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Nefi Lopez

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Ben Pearce

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sean Evans

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Shawn Williamson

Litigation lawyer

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Nefi Lopez

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

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

Associations

2018 - Present

American Chemical Society

Member - CHAL

2017 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2017 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Driving While Intoxicated

Not Guilty

Intoxication Manslaughter

No Bill

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Education

2017

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2014

University of Houston

BA - Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Spanish

Speaking Engagements

2023

Pasadena Bar Association Meeting

Criminal Defense

2020

State Bar of Texas

2020 DUIDLA Fall Seminar

2020

State Bar of Texas

How to Review Computer Forensic Reports Live Webinar

2019

State Bar of Texas

2019 DUIDLA Spring Seminar

2019

State Bar of Texas

Justice James A. Baker Guide to Ethics and Professionalism

2019

DULDLA Spring Conference - Nashville

Preparing and Winning Your First Breath Test Trial

2018

State Bar of Texas

Grievance and Malpractice Prevention

2018

State Bar of Texas

The Road to Hell: How Lawyers Find Trouble

2018

State Bar of Texas

Hard Knocks in Little Rock

2018

State Bar of Texas

DUIDLA 2018 Spring Seminar

Languages

English

Spanish

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