Eric Puente, Criminal Defense Attorney in Dallas, Texas
Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Health Care, and Immigration
AttorneyatPuente Law Firm, PLLC
Dallas, TX
Practicing criminal defense in Dallas since 2011.
- 15+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Eric Puente is an attorney based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Health Care, and Immigration. Eric has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Puente Law Firm, PLLC.
- Based in
- Dallas, TX
- Experience
- over 15 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Health Care · Immigration
- Handles Criminal Defense, Health Care, and Immigration matters from Dallas, TX.
- Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Eric Puente: Eric Puente is an attorney based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Health Care, and Immigration. Eric has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Puente Law Firm, PLLC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Eric takes on
Eric concentrates on criminal defense, health care, immigration, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eric handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Criminal Defense cases in Dallas, Texas
Eric takes criminal defense matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Dallas, Texas
Eric takes health care matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.
Immigration cases in Dallas, Texas
Eric takes immigration matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Dallas, Texas
Eric takes personal injury matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Eric Puente — criminal defense lawyer in Dallas
Eric Puente is an attorney based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Health Care, and Immigration. Eric has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Puente Law Firm, PLLC.
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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How Eric handles criminal defense matters
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…
Who Eric represents
Eric reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, health care, and immigration matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Texas Southern University
J.D. University · 2011
University of North Texas
B.S. University · 2007
Jurisdictions
Eric's state bar admissions
Texas
2011 · ACTIVE
Texas Northern Distr
2011 · ACTIVE
Eric studied at J.D. University in Texas Southern University and B.S. University in University of North Texas.
Law school and academic background
Eric completed J.D. University in Texas Southern University and B.S. University in University of North Texas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Eric runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Eric's professional memberships and bar associations
Dallas Bar Association Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Past President of Mexican American Bar Association of Dallas
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Locations
Eric Puente's office in Dallas
Eric's primary office is at 601 Haines Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75208. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Eric Puente — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Eric usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Eric charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Eric will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Dallas, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Eric
Eric discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Eric confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Eric's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Eric Puente
How much does it cost to hire Eric for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eric walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Eric offer a free consultation?
Eric charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Eric's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in Texas typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Eric gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Eric take my case if I'm outside Dallas?
Eric is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Eric will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Eric?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Eric will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Eric accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Eric's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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