Eric Puente

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Eric Puente: Attorney with Puente Law Firm, PLLC

Biography

Eric Puente is a distinguished attorney from Dallas, representing clients in state and federal courts across Texas, the U.S., and Mexico. He is a leading expert in the complexities of criminal and immigration law and how these systems intersect. A proud veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, his military service shaped his approach to law. After returning to the U.S., he earned a criminal justice degree and attended law school. He began his career as a prosecutor in the Dallas District Attorney’s office, gaining invaluable trial experience.

In 2014, Puente founded his law practice, which has grown to include a team of four attorneys specializing in personal injury, estate planning, and real estate law. Puente views his work as an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, particularly for those in difficult circumstances.

Puente is a co-founder and two-time past president of the Mexican American Bar Association of Dallas and is highly regarded in his field. He frequently provides legal expertise to Univision, Telemundo, FOX 4, and CBS 11 on high-profile criminal cases. His successful outcomes in major federal cases have earned him national recognition, influencing law and policy across the country.

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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Criminal
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Immigration
  • Criminal Defense
  • Product and Medical Liability
  • Tort (Plaintiff)

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of North Texas, B.S., 2007; University of North Texas, B.A, 2007
Law School Attended:
Texas Southern University, J.D., 2011; University Of Texas, LL.M., 2012
Year of First Admission:
2011
Admission:
2011, Texas; Northern District of Texas; Eastern District of Texas; Western District of Texas; Southern District of Texas; District of New Mexico; 2011, Texas
Memberships:

Dallas Bar Association

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Past President of Mexican American Bar Association of Dallas

Languages:
Spanish and French
ISLN:
922253776

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