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About Eric Puente

Mr. Puente has successfully represented clients all across the United States, Mexico, and in every Federal District Court in the State of Texas. The effects a criminal conviction can have on individuals who are non-citizens of the United States can have profound impacts on their ability to remain in the country and their eligibility to enter or naturalize in the future. Mr. Puente understands the intricacies of both the criminal and immigration systems and how one affects the other.

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Education

Attorney Eric Puente is an experienced lawyer in criminal defense, immigration, and personal injury law. Mr. Puente speaks fluent Spanish and is a former prosecutor who served at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. He is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, where he earned the highest law degree awarded in the State of Texas, the Master of Laws, LL.M. He earned his Juris Doctor, J.D. from Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University.

He also studied international law at the City Law School, City University London, England. He graduated with honors from the University of North Texas, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Criminal Justice, respectively. He also served honorably for eleven years in the United States Navy during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

Highlights

State Bar Admission

  • Texas

Federal Bar Admissions

  • Texas Northern District
  • Texas Southern District
  • Texas Western District
  • Texas Eastern District
  • District of New Mexico

Education

  • LL.M -University of Texas School of Law, Austin, TX
  • J.D. – Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX
  • B.S. – University of North Texas, Denton, TX
  • B.A. – University of North Texas, Denton, TX
  • A.A. – Dallas County College, Dallas, TX

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Past President of Mexican American Bar Association of Dallas

Past Employment Experience

  • Dallas County District Attorney’s Office
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Eduardo Rendon

Attorney

Eduardo “Eddie” Rendón grew up in South Texas and graduated from PSJA High School in San Juan, Texas. Eduardo Rendon went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a law degree from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Eduardo Rendon received his Real Estate sales agent license in 2017 (inactive). Eduardo Rendon served in the U.S. Navy from 2002 through 2006 onboard the USS Samuel B. Roberts(FFG-58), during the Global War on Terrorism.
 
Eduardo Rendon started his legal career as a Prosecutor with the City of Austin, then was an Assistant District Attorney for Hidalgo County, Texas and finally as an Assistant City Attorney for City of McAllen. In private practice, Eduardo Rendon has also worked with an immigration and personal injury law firms before opening up his own law firm. Eduardo Rendon has experience in Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Asset Forfeiture Defense, Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate matters.
 
Eduardo Rendon’s understanding of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Asset Forfeiture Defense, Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate law allows him to better serve his clients with their legal needs. Eduardo Rendon is passionate about his clients’ rights and is a zealous advocate for them.
 
Memberships and Admissions:

  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Hidalgo Bar Association
  • Texas Bar College
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Member of the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law section of the State Bar of Texas
  • U.S. Military Veteran
  • Admitted to practice in Federal Court in the Northern District of Texas.

Bree West

Attorney

Bree West is the head of criminal division at Puente Law Firm, PLLC, where she engages her wealth of knowledge and real-life experience to represent clients from all backgrounds in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury. Bree previously served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Dallas County District Attorney's Office. There, she prosecuted all levels of criminal offenses, with a focus in family and domestic violence and sexual assault cases.
Bree received her undergraduate degree in political science from Howard University in Washington, DC and her Juris Doctorate from Thurgood Marshal School of Law in Houston, Texas. Bree is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, a member of the Dallas (TX) Chapter of The Links Incorporated and the Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America.
Bree serves as the Board President of First Choice Social Services, a nonprofit organization which assists families that are affected by domestic violence, substance abuse and teen homelessness.
Bree is a newly appointed board member of the Childcare Group ("CCG") which works to champion a two-generation system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals and assists families.
Bree is a member of the 2025 class of the Dallas Bar Association "WE LEAD" program which is a leadership program addressing the challenges of high-preforming women in their practice of law.
Bree is the mother of two daughters and hopes to instill in them a sense of service and commitment to creating a better community for everyone.

Charles Bleil

Attorney

Charles Bleil has over 20 years experience in criminal defense. He is a member of the Federal Bar Association, Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He regularly handles federal and state criminal cases.
In 2007, Mr. Bleil arrived in Dallas, Texas and served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Texas for over 12 years. In this role, he practiced exclusively in federal court at the trial level representing indigent defendants. He also served as a state felony prosecutor in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Charles Bleil is licensed to practice in Texas and federal courts. Mr. Bleil is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, a distinction held by less than 10 percent of all licensed attorneys in Texas.
Charles Bleil also served as a judge advocate in the United States Army with active duty service as a military defense counsel in South Korea and as a military prosecutor in Kuwait and at NAS JRB New Orleans, Louisiana.
Mr. Bleil speaks fluent Spanish and worked for a number of years in Mexico as a foreign legal consultant.

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Enrique Cerrillo

Office Manager

Enrique is the Office Manager at Puente Law Firm PLLC. He is the point of contact for clients, vendors and other business representatives. Enrique oversees the firm’s operations, which includes billing, marketing, technology, human resources, financial and facilities management. Enrique works behind the scenes to support the firm’s practice. He is adept at wearing many hats and managing multiple stressors.
 
Enrique joined the firm after retiring from the US Air Force. He served over 20 years where he obtained lots of experience in management and leadership. His background comes with over 10 years of recruiting and Human Resources Management experience. There is a pattern of self-made success in Enrique’s story as he has demonstrated impressive results throughout his life and career. Enrique enjoys the challenges and rewards that come with the daily operations of an office. He ensures the firm is operating efficiently and successfully.

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