Houston Attorney Eric Benavides Earns Prestigious Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Certification

Houston, Texas – The Benavides Law Group proudly announces that founding attorney Eric Benavides has earned the distinguished ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation, a certification recognized by the American Chemical Society’s Chemistry and the Law Division (ACS-CHAL). This achievement represents the highest form of scientific recognition available to practicing lawyers and underscores Benavides’ commitment to using legitimate science in the pursuit of justice.

To earn this elite designation, Benavides completed advanced coursework in Forensic Chromatography, Forensic Drug Analysis, and Forensic Principles of DUID through Axion Laboratories in Chicago, Illinois. The certification identifies attorneys who apply scientifically validated principles in the courtroom to challenge flawed evidence and expose unreliable testing procedures.

“As a Forensic Lawyer-Scientist, I believe every person deserves a defense grounded in truth and science,” said Benavides. “Understanding the chemistry behind blood, breath, and drug testing gives me the tools to hold the state accountable and ensure that my clients’ rights are fully protected.”

With more than 15 years of experience, Eric Benavides is a proven trial attorney known for securing multiple Not Guilty verdicts and countless case dismissals for clients across Texas. He has been consistently recognized by his peers for excellence in criminal defense, including being named a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2020 to 2023 and a Texas Super Lawyer in 2024, an honor awarded to only five percent of attorneys in the state. He has also been recognized as one of Houston’s Top Lawyers by both Houstonia and H-Texas Magazines and holds a perfect 10.0 AVVO rating with 100 percent positive client reviews.

A graduate of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Trial College in Huntsville, Texas, Benavides is also certified in NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, often with more training than the officers conducting DUI arrests. His scientific background and courtroom experience uniquely position him to challenge forensic evidence and defend clients facing DWI and criminal charges.

Benavides is a proud member of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, National College of DUI Defense, DUI Defense Lawyers Association, and the American Chemical Society.

A native of Kingsville, Texas, Benavides graduated as Valedictorian of Academy High School, earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas, and received his Juris Doctorate from Texas Tech University School of Law.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit www.ericbenavides.com or contact Benavides Law Group in Houston, Texas.

Benavides Law Group, led by attorney Eric Benavides, is a Houston-based criminal defense firm dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals accused of crimes across Texas. Eric Benavides is a proven trial attorney with numerous Not Guilty verdicts and case dismissals to his name. He brings exceptional skill, scientific knowledge, and courtroom experience to every case he handles.

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