ABOUT ERIC ESTEBAN CARDENAS
Attorney Eric Esteban Cardenas is a dedicated and honest professional with extensive experience in civil litigation, focused on effective and efficient action to provide solutions to his clients, particularly in the area of immigration. His mission goes beyond legal representation; he is passionate about educating people on their rights, especially regarding humanitarian visas like T, U, and VAWA. He recognizes that many people who qualify for these visas are unaware of their rights and the opportunities available to them.
Eric Cardenas is known for his commitment to service and his sense of justice, which is why he has faithfully supported his community through guidance and leadership, successfully resolving legal conflicts with great skill. He is deeply involved in humanitarian causes and is dedicated to fighting for ordinary people who cannot fight for themselves.
He has handled cases in different practice areas with a positive track record of successful outcomes, opening new opportunities for his clients based on the results he achieves. His clients have felt supported throughout their cases, not only legally but also personally, regaining the strength to move forward.
For Attorney Cardenas, the commitment to helping others is always present. He is prepared to handle complex cases and ensure beneficial outcomes for his clients. His dedication to educating his clients about their legal options empowers them to take control of their lives and seek the justice they deserve.
Attorney Cardenas understands his clients’ situations and what achieving legal status in the country means for them. He is intelligent and capable, with a deep knowledge of the laws governing each case, always achieving excellent results.
ERIC ESTEBAN CARDENAS
Eric was born and raised in Houston, Texas but as a first-generation American and fluent Spanish-speaker, he is also proud of his Puerto Rican and Colombian heritage.
He graduated from Clear Lake High School in Houston and later attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona as a National Hispanic Scholar on a full academic scholarship. He graduated cum laude with a major in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, & Law, and with a minor in Spanish. At the University of Arizona, he was a member of the co-ed professional business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi, where he served as President of the Chapter.
In law school, at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in Phoenix, Arizona, Eric was heavily involved in the student body, serving as a member of the Student Bar Association as Vice President of Student Leadership and as President of the Chicano/Latino Law Students’ Association. He received a CALI Award (the highest grade in class distinction) in the following courses: Environmental Law; Executive Branch and Regulatory Policy; and Legislative Advocacy.
Helping others has always been important to Eric and he did just that in the local Phoenix community by dedicating more than 150 hours of pro bono service, earning Pro Bono Highest Distinction. He also received the Alan A. Matheson Service Graduation Award for academic performance, involvement, and overall advocacy at the law school.
Eric interned and worked at numerous legal service organizations, including the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, the Center for Popular Democracy in New York City, and the Advancement Project in Washington, D.C.
During his free time, Eric likes to spend time with his family and friends, read, travel, hike, work out, and try new restaurants around Houston.
Eric Cardenas is licensed to practice law in Texas, Missouri, and California.
EDUCATION
- University of Arizona, Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law, 2016
- Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Juris Doctor, 2019
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- State Bar of Missouri: 2020
- State Bar of Texas: 2021
- State Bar of California: 2022
