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Erik L. Smith
About Erik
Biography
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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Licensed in Texas for 7 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2018
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Location
The Law Office of Erik Smith, PLLC
16635 Spring Cypress Rd. #2932, Cypress, TX, 77410-2932
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Posted by Michael | May 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney
THE Man to get it done for you!
Erik was the best choice I could have ever made for my defense. He was professional, responsive, and timely in handling everything. He was able to get me the best possible result. I am forever grateful. I highly recommend Erik Smith!
Posted by Howard | May 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Damn good lawyer
I have been in trouble more times then i want to say. And he was the first attorney i have ever had that beat me to the court room every time i had court. Would call me to make sure i was doing what i was suppose to be doing. Would answer my calls or call me back every time i called him with any ques...
Posted by Ryan | October 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Legal Service
I had an awful experience with a previous lawyer who made this whole process more of a nightmare than it already was. Erik was able to clean up the mess and put me back on track in no time. He was straight forward, honest, timely, professional, and diligent in working on my case. I would absolutely r...
Erik L. Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"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 endorse this lawyer. Erik is a winner. That's what he does. He wins. You want this man."
"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."
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DUI and DWI lawyer
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Experience
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 SocietyMember - CHAL
2017 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Driving While Intoxicated
Not Guilty
Intoxication Manslaughter
No Bill
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
Activity
Legal Answers