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Puerto Plata · Sosúa · Cabarete
Legal solutions within your reach in Puerto Plata
At your side in criminal, civil, real estate and corporate law, and more. Clear, strategic and personal advice for individuals, families and businesses across the north coast.
- Puerto Plata, RDWe serve the whole north coast
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About the firm
Our work is to defend your rights
At Balbuena Camps & Asociados we believe in practising law closely, strategically and with results in mind. We give personal legal advice to individuals, families and businesses across the north coast of the Dominican Republic.
Personal attention
We listen, we understand and we design a solution for every case.
Experience and commitment
Broad legal knowledge and a practical approach aimed at results.
Trust and discretion
Your information and your interests are always in safe hands.

Practice areas
Legal solutions for every stage of your life
We advise and represent clients across a wide range of practice areas, with a strategic, personal approach focused on results.
Criminal law
Defence and representation at every stage of criminal proceedings.
Civil law and litigation
Dispute resolution, contracts, civil liability and more.
Real estate law
Purchase, sale, rental, title work and advice on property projects.
Constitutional law and amparo
Protection of fundamental rights and amparo actions.
Administrative and municipal law
Advice on administrative procedures and municipal matters.
Labor law
Advice for employers and employees on their working relationships.
Traffic law and accidents
Representation in accident cases and traffic penalties.
Corporate and business law
Company formation, contracts, mergers and business advice.
Notary services
Notarial acts and documents, handled safely and efficiently.
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Our attorneys
A team committed to your objectives
Experienced lawyers with academic credentials and a real commitment to their clients. We know the local reality and practise law with a modern, ethical and strategic outlook.

Rafael Carlos Balbuena Pucheu
President of the firm
Long experience in constitutional, civil, commercial and real estate law. Committed to defending your rights.
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Ruth Esther Raposo Cruz
Partner
Specialist in civil law, civil procedure and company law. Focused on practical solutions and close attention.
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Rafael Carlos Miguel Balbuena Camps
Litigator
Experience in civil law, civil procedure and constitutional law, with particular attention to traffic matters.
View profile: Rafael Carlos Miguel Balbuena Camps
People who listen to you. Lawyers who act.
Our offices
Puerto Plata, Sosúa and Cabarete
We serve individuals, families and investors across the North Coast of the Dominican Republic. Find your nearest office and get legal advice close to you.
History · Growth · Your futureFind out more: Puerto PlataPuerto Plata
Tradition and trust
Legal advice on civil, real estate, commercial and family matters and more, in the heart of Puerto Plata.
Central Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Community · Diversity · OpportunityFind out more: SosúaSosúa
An international setting
We work with residents, foreign nationals and investors, with clear and dependable legal solutions.
Sosúa, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Investment · Lifestyle · GrowthFind out more: CabareteCabarete
Your project, in good hands
Advice on real estate, business, residency and legal planning, so you can live and invest with peace of mind.
Cabarete, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
International clients
Your legal peace of mind in a new beginning
We work with international clients who live in, invest in or move to the Dominican Republic, giving clear, dependable legal advice in their own language.
Buying and selling property
Certainty at every step of your investment.
Residency and immigration
Guidance on immigration procedures and legal status.
Company formation
Legal structures for your projects.
Contracts and transactions
Review, drafting and safe negotiation.
Family and cross-border matters
Divorce, inheritance and protection of assets.
Legal representation
Your reliable ally in the Dominican Republic.
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Different origins one shared purpose
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An extraordinary place deserves solid legal support too.
Talk to a lawyerWhat our clients say
Real stories, real results
Our clients’ trust is our greatest achievement. These are some of the experiences of the people and families who have chosen us.
“Excellent service. They were with me through the whole process and always available to answer my questions. I recommend them 100%.”
María GómezPuerto Plata “Professional, honest and very efficient. They helped me buy my property without complications. A team you can trust.”
Carlos RiveraSosúa “Thank you for your dedication and support. You made the whole process clear and safe. I would definitely choose you again.”
Laura MartínezCabarete “They explained my options clearly from the very first meeting. I always knew where my case stood and what came next.”
José Luis TavárezPuerto Plata “Warm and very professional service. They answered every one of my questions the same day and made me feel in good hands.”
Valeria NúñezPuerto Plata “They checked every document before we bought our house. They gave us peace of mind at every step, with impeccable service.”
Isabel FerreiraSosúa “They assisted me in English and guided me through my whole residency application. Serious, punctual and always easy to reach.”
Mark ThompsonCabarete “They supported me in setting up my company and answered all my questions patiently. A team you can rely on.”
Petra SchneiderSosúa “After a traffic accident they advised me right away and stayed on top of my case the whole time. Very grateful to the team.”
Ramón EstévezPuerto Plata
Legal resources
Legal knowledge for your decisions.
Articles, guides and practical resources on the legal questions that matter most in the Dominican Republic.
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