Rafael Carlos Balbuena Pucheu
President of the firm · Attorney and notary
Civil law and litigation · Constitutional law and amparo · Real estate law · Administrative and municipal law · Corporate and business law
ES
Office · Puerto Plata Province, North Coast
Lawyers in Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata is the provincial capital and home to the main courts and public offices of the North Coast: the Palacio de Justicia (Courthouse), the Fiscalía (Prosecutor's Office), the Registro de Títulos (Title Registry), and the local office of the Dirección General de Migración (Immigration Directorate). Our office is located in the city, allowing us to handle in-person proceedings quickly.
Puerto Plata concentrates the judicial and administrative activity of the North Coast. Having the office in the city allows us to file documents, attend hearings, and carry out procedures before the Registro de Títulos (Title Registry), the DGII, and Migración without delay. From here we also serve Sosúa, Cabarete, and the rest of the province.
Local legal context
Provincial judicial seat
Puerto Plata is home to the courts of first instance, the children and adolescents' court, and the Court of Appeals of the judicial department.
Real estate jurisdiction
The Registro de Títulos (Title Registry) and the Tribunal de Jurisdicción Original (Court of Original Jurisdiction) of Puerto Plata handle transfers and disputes over property in the province.
Immigration
The local office of the Dirección General de Migración (Immigration Directorate) manages residency procedures for North Coast residents.
Services available
How we serve clients
- Address
- Avenida Hermanas Mirabal, Puerto Plata
- Hours
- Hours pending confirmation
Physical office
In-person consultations by appointment, and support for proceedings at courts and public offices.
Remote
Video calls, email, and WhatsApp for clients living outside the country or in other localities.
The firm in this location
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Civil law and litigation · Criminal law · Administrative and municipal law · Notary services
ES
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Trial attorney
Civil law and litigation · Traffic law and accidents · Constitutional law and amparo · Corporate and business law · Real estate law
ES · EN
Juan Antonio Hidalgo Vásquez
Trial attorney
Civil law and litigation · Real estate law · Labor law · Corporate and business law
ES
Ruth Esther Raposo Cruz
Partner attorney · Litigation department
Civil law and litigation · Corporate and business law
ES · EN
Raúl Almando Acevedo Ramos
Trial attorney · Criminal matters
Criminal law · Labor law · Traffic law and accidents
ES
Location and service area
International clients
International clients
Many foreign clients with matters in Sosúa and Cabarete have their file at the Puerto Plata courts; we coordinate representation without requiring them to travel.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the office located?
In the city of Puerto Plata. The exact address will be published once the firm confirms it; in the meantime, please arrange a visit through the contact channels indicated.
Do you offer service in English, German, or French?
The website is available in Spanish, English, German and French. The consultation language depends on the languages of the attorney responsible for each matter, as shown on their profile.
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