Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Attorney in Reno, NV
The Puentes Roberto Jr Attorney At Law has served clients across Nevada since 1998, providing dedicated legal representation in criminal defense and personal injury cases. With over two decades of trial experience, our firm combines deep local knowledge with a commitment to protecting clients' rights. Our attorney, Roberto Puentes Jr., brings extensive courtroom expertise from his tenure as a former Deputy District Attorney and federal law clerk. We prioritize personalized service, creative problem-solving, and maintaining accessibility for Spanish-speaking clients. Our practice focuses on achieving favorable outcomes through both litigation and strategic negotiations.The firm's founder maintains active membership in key legal associations while emphasizing ethical representation. We serve all Nevada counties with a practice rooted in community values and professional excellence. Our office combines traditional legal principles with modern advocacy techniques. Client satisfaction remains our highest priority, as evidenced by our track record of successful case resolutions. We maintain transparency in all client communications while upholding the highest standards of legal ethics.
Services
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
DUI Defense
Felony Cases
Record Sealing
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of Nevada courtroom experience
- Our attorney served as former Deputy District Attorney
- Fluent Spanish language support available
- Personalized case strategy development
- Proven track record in criminal defense
What people say
Excellent job
Compassionate representation
Positive outcomes
Expedient communication
Successful dismissals
Services
Criminal Defense
We provide comprehensive defense representation for felony and misdemeanor charges including DUI, drug offenses, and domestic violence cases. Our attorney leverages prosecutorial experience to challenge evidence and negotiate reduced charges. Clients receive personalized strategy sessions to develop defense approaches tailored to their specific circumstances.
Personal Injury
Our firm handles auto accident, motorcycle crash, and pedestrian injury cases seeking compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. We negotiate with insurance companies and litigate when necessary to secure fair settlements. The practice includes wrongful death claims and uninsured motorist cases across Nevada.
Record Sealing
We assist clients in sealing criminal records to improve employment and housing opportunities. The process includes eligibility assessments and court filing preparation. Our experience with Nevada's record sealing laws ensures proper documentation submission for successful outcomes.
Felony Defense
Our defense strategy addresses complex felony charges including drug trafficking, violent crimes, and white-collar offenses. We investigate evidence admissibility and challenge prosecution witnesses. The firm's history with felony trials informs effective plea negotiation or courtroom representation approaches.
DUI Defense
We defend DUI charges by challenging field sobriety tests and chemical evidence validity. Our approach includes license suspension hearings and alternative sentencing negotiations. The firm's knowledge of Nevada DUI laws helps minimize penalties and collateral consequences.
People
Roberto Puentes Jr.
Attorney
Licensed Nevada attorney since 1993 with 25+ years of trial experience. Former Deputy District Attorney and federal law clerk. Specializes in criminal defense and personal injury. Fluent in Spanish with community advocacy background. Graduated University of Nevada and University of Washington School of Law.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on criminal defense and personal injury cases, including DUI, drug offenses, auto accidents, and record sealing.
How much experience does your firm have?
Our attorney has over 25 years of courtroom experience, including former prosecutorial work and federal clerkship.
Do you offer Spanish language support?
Yes, our attorney is fluent in Spanish and has represented hundreds of Spanish-speaking clients.
What happens during an initial consultation?
We review your case details, explain legal options, and develop a tailored defense strategy during our initial meeting.
