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 isto defend your rights
Estudio Jurídico Balbuena Camps & Asociados is a firm of attorneys and notaries based on Avenida Hermanas Mirabal in Puerto Plata, presided over by Dr. Rafael Carlos Balbuena Pucheu. Its team handles civil, criminal, real estate, constitutional, administrative, labor, traffic and corporate matters across the North Coast.
Attorneys who answer
Every matter has a responsible attorney who knows the file and explains the next steps candidly.
Accredited training
Attorneys with master's degrees in civil law and civil procedure and in administrative law and municipal management, and postgraduate studies in constitutional and criminal law.
International service
We coordinate in-person and remote consultations with clients in Europe, North America and the Caribbean.
Practice areas
Legal solutionsfor 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
Criminal defense, victim representation, and support through investigations in Puerto Plata and the North Coast, for Dominicans and foreign nationals.
Civil law and litigation
Civil litigation, contracts, civil liability, family and estates. The firm's litigation department represents individuals and companies before the courts of Puerto Plata and the North Coast.
Real estate law
Property purchase and sale, title due diligence, lease agreements, and condominiums in Puerto Plata, Sosúa, and Cabarete.
Constitutional law and amparo
Amparo, habeas corpus and habeas data actions to protect fundamental rights against acts of the State or of private parties.
Administrative and municipal law
Administrative litigation, permits and licenses, dealings with city councils and public bodies, and defense against acts of the administration.
Labor law
Dismissals, severance and labor benefits, employment contracts and litigation before the labor courts, for employers and employees on the North Coast.
Traffic law and accidents
Traffic accidents, insurance claims, traffic violations and civil and criminal liability arising from driving in the Dominican Republic.
Corporate and business law
Company formation, commercial contracts, compliance, and structures for investing and operating in the Dominican Republic.
Notary services
Notarial acts, signature legalization, powers of attorney, authentic contracts and sworn statements, with the firm's notaries public in Puerto Plata.
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Our attorneys
A team committedto 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 · Attorney and notary
President of Estudio Jurídico Balbuena Camps. Attorney with more than three decades of practice in constitutional, civil, commercial, real estate and administrative litigation law, and in habeas data, habeas corpus and amparo actions.
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Ruth Esther Raposo Cruz
Partner attorney · Litigation department
Partner of the firm and member of its litigation department since 2016. Law graduate magna cum laude of UTESA and holder of a master's degree in contemporary civil law and civil procedure, with training in corporate and commercial law.
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Rafael Carlos Miguel Balbuena Camps
Trial attorney
Trial attorney of the firm with a master's degree in civil law and civil procedure and a postgraduate degree in constitutional law. Advises across the various areas of law, with a particular focus on traffic matters.
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Peoplewho listen to you.Lawyerswho 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 Plata
Tradition and trust
The firm's headquarters. We handle criminal, family, real estate, immigration, and corporate matters in the city and throughout the province.
Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province, North Coast
Community · Diversity · OpportunityFind out moreSosúa
An international setting
We serve residents, property owners, and investors in Sosúa from our office in Puerto Plata, with in-person consultations by appointment and remote support.
Sosúa, Puerto Plata Province, North Coast
Investment · Lifestyle · GrowthFind out moreCabarete
Your project, in good hands
Legal services for property owners, entrepreneurs, and residents of Cabarete, served from the firm's office in Puerto Plata.
Cabarete, Puerto Plata Province, North Coast
International clients
International clientsin Sosúa, Cabarete and Puerto Plata
Many of our clients live on the North Coast for part of the year or invest here from abroad. We handle purchases, inheritances, contracts, traffic accidents and civil matters with bilingual documentation where the procedure allows it.
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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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
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