Eric Puente - Dallas, TX
Eric Puente is a respected Dallas trial attorney and founder of Puente Law Firm, PLLC, combining experience as a former prosecutor and military veteran to deliver aggressive criminal defense, deportation defense, and personal injury representation across Texas state and federal courts.
Tenacious Criminal Defense and Immigration Advocacy in Dallas
Facing criminal charges or navigating the complex immigration system can dramatically alter your life, family unity, and personal freedom. Located in Oak Cliff, Dallas, attorney Eric Puente and the team at Puente Law Firm, PLLC provide fierce legal representation across Texas state courts, federal district courts, and immigration tribunals. As a proud military veteran who served eleven years in the United States Navy during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, attorney Puente brings discipline, strategic foresight, and courage to courtroom advocacy. Having honed his trial skills as a prosecutor in the Dallas County District Attorney Office, he understands how government prosecutors evaluate evidence and negotiate pleas. Whether you need a lawyer immediately following an arrest, require aggressive deportation defense, or need representation after a serious crash, Eric Puente delivers determined advocacy tailored to your needs.
Focused Criminal, Immigration, and Injury Practice Areas
Clients facing multifaceted legal challenges depend on Puente Law Firm for skilled legal representation across critical overlapping disciplines:
- Criminal defense litigation: Representing clients against state misdemeanor and felony charges, ranging from assault and weapons violations to drug possession, theft, and domestic violence.
- Federal criminal defense: Defending individuals in United States district courts facing severe federal charges, including illegal reentry, conspiracy, firearm offenses, and fraud.
- DWI and intoxication offenses: Challenging drunk driving arrests, field sobriety tests, breathalyzer calibration, and driver license suspensions in administrative revocation hearings.
- Deportation defense: Defending non-citizens before immigration judges, securing immigration bonds, pursuing cancellation of removal, and filing affirmative asylum petitions.
- Crimmigration analysis: Evaluating the severe immigration consequences of criminal pleas to prevent deportations, green card revocations, or citizenship denials for non-citizens.
- Family immigration petitions: Assisting families with adjustment of status, consular processing, marriage visas, green card renewals, and naturalization applications.
- Car accident representation: Standing up to insurance carriers on behalf of victims injured in car accidents, commercial truck crashes, and motorcycle collisions.
Why Dallas Clients Choose Attorney Eric Puente
Selecting the right attorney can determine whether your criminal record is protected and your family stays together. When North Texans seek to hire a criminal defense lawyer in Dallas, they turn to Eric Puente for key strengths:
- Former prosecutor insight: Trial experience at the Dallas County DA Office allows attorney Puente to anticipate prosecutorial tactics and expose procedural errors.
- Decorated military service: Eleven years of naval service instill dedication, integrity, and focused courtroom preparation into every case the firm handles.
- Bilingual Spanish fluency: Attorney Puente speaks fluent Spanish, ensuring Hispanic clients and their families communicate directly with lead counsel without barriers.
- Advanced legal credentials: Holding a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Texas School of Law and international legal training from City University London.
- Recognized community leadership: Honored by D Magazine among the Best Lawyers in Dallas and maintaining high client satisfaction ratings across North Texas.
Protect Your Freedom and Legal Status Today
Critical windows for gathering crash evidence, contesting criminal charges, and requesting immigration bonds close rapidly after an incident. If you want to find an experienced attorney in Dallas who will fight relentlessly for your constitutional rights, contact Eric Puente at Puente Law Firm, PLLC today to schedule your confidential consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the trendy and historic North Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, just footsteps away from the popular Bishop Arts District.
Building Location
This is a beautifully restored American Foursquare Craftsman-style building located at the corner of Haines Ave and Canty St. The charming property features a spacious front wrap porch, situated in close proximity to popular neighborhood restaurants like Eno's.
Parking Details
The property offers excellent parking options, including 6 covered private parking spots on-site as well as off-street driveway parking.
Public Transit
Served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit Route 226 (Westbound); nearest stop is at Davis & Haines - W - Ns.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the property through the front door from the charming wrap porch. The office space of Eric Puente is conveniently located on the first floor for easy visitor access.