Erik L. Smith

Attorney Erik L. Smith is the founder of The Law Office of Erik Smith, PLLC, in Cypress, Texas, where he represents clients in a wide range of criminal defense matters. Known for his aggressive advocacy, Smith has built a reputation for protecting the rights of individuals facing complex criminal charges in state courts.

Admitted to practice law in Texas in 2018, Mr. Smith has developed a diverse legal practice focusing exclusively on criminal defense. His caseload includes handling driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, drug possession and manufacturing, assault, domestic violence, and sex crimes. He also represents clients facing theft, weapons charges, juvenile defense, probation violations, and post-conviction relief, including expunctions and record sealing.

Mr. Smith earned his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2017. Prior to law school, he graduated from the University of Houston in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts. His training heavily informs his defense strategies, particularly in intoxication cases. He is a certified ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist and holds practitioner and instructor certifications in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. He has also completed the Drug Recognition Expert Course, giving him a distinct scientific advantage when challenging forensic evidence in court.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Smith remains deeply involved in the legal and scientific communities. He maintains active memberships in several professional organizations, including the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association, the Texas DWI Defense Lawyers Association and the American Chemical Society.