Former federal prosecutor, Chief of Major Crimes, and United States Immigration Judge — now representing individuals and businesses across Texas.
Four focused areas of practice, each shaped by a distinct chapter of Bud's federal career.
28+ years as a federal prosecutor, including 13 as Chief of Major Crimes, gives Bud Paulissen strong insight into how the government builds its case — and how to counter it.
Representing businesses facing I-9 audits, unauthorized-worker enforcement, and related immigration matters, informed by 6+ years on the immigration bench.
Efficient, flat-fee removal of eligible arrest records from your record. Serving clients throughout Texas, including Austin and San Antonio.
Prompt turn-around of evaluation of criminal conviction or other disposition upon client's immigration status.
Three decades of federal service preceded the founding of this practice.
Walter L. "Bud" Paulissen spent 28 years as a federal prosecutor — beginning in Houston in 1990 and continuing in San Antonio — including thirteen years leading the Major Crimes section. In 2019 he was appointed a United States Immigration Judge, a role he held for six years. Colleagues and clients alike know him simply as Bud.
In 2026, he founded the Law Office of Walter L. Paulissen, LLC to bring that federal perspective directly to clients — individuals seeking a clean record, and businesses and individuals facing serious federal exposure.
Get in Touch
Consultations are available for all matters. Expunctions and Padilla Letters can often be handled with emails and telephone conferences.
Schedule a ConsultationBased in San Antonio, Texas — serving clients throughout the State of Texas.
bud@paulissenlaw.com