Cynthia L. Benavides
- Sole Owner of Benavides Law Firm, Weslaco
- University of Texas – Bachelor of Arts English
- Texas Tech School Law – Juris Doctorate
- Texas Tech Rawls College of Business – Master of Business Administration
Areas of Practice
- REAL ESTATE
- BUSINESS LAW
- ESTATE PLANNING (Pre-Death Matters)
- PROBATE (Post-Death Matters)
- PERSONAL INJURY
- OTHER: Adoptions, Name Changes Guardianships of the Person
Former and Current Professional and Community Activities
- Prospective Board Member of the Texas Lawyer’s Insurance Exchange
- Award Recipient for Hidalgo County Bar Association (HCBA) Above and Beyond Award 2021
- Leadership State Bar of Texas 2009
- Award Recipient for HCBA Member of the Year 2008
- Past President of the Women’s Bar Section – HCBA 2008
- Ongoing participant in pro bono work for Texas Rural Legal Aid in Hidalgo County
- Member of State Bar of Texas
- Member of the Hidalgo County Bar Association
- Member of Weslaco Chamber of Commerce
Background
Cindy (Rodriguez) Benavides was born in Harlingen, Texas and grew up in La Feria, Texas. Cindy has been married to Alex Benavides for 14 years and they reside in Weslaco, Texas. They have two boys, A.J. (age 11) and Bo (age 10). Cindy enjoys entertaining family and friends in their Weslaco home. She loves South Padre Island, skiing, cheering for the Astros and family vacations.
Rene Carlo Benavides
- Sole Owner of Benavides Law Firm, Laredo
- Of Counsel in Personal Injury for Benavides Law Firm, Weslaco Location
Education
- Baylor University – B.A. Political Science and Speech Communication
- South Texas College of Law – Law Degree
Areas of Practice
- PERSONAL INJURY
- CRIMINAL DEFENSE
- IMMIGRATION
Former and Current Professional and Community Activities
- Member of the Webb County Bar Association
- Member of the San Antonio Bar Association
- Participant in Community Access to Justice Program/pro bono organization in San Antonio
- Member of the Baylor Business Network
- Member of the World Affairs Council in San Antonio
Background
Rene Carlo Benavides was born in Laredo, Texas where he lived his early childhood years. He is a graduate of Zapata High School. His parents, Ramon and Leonor Benavides, live in Zapata County.
Rene is married to Linda L. Benavides. They are the proud parents of three children: Rene Carlo Benavides, Jr.; Lauren Elizabeth Benavides and Ryan Christopher Benavides.
