Joseph Manuel Ruiz
Super Lawyer and Lawyer-Scientist Ready to Build Your Defense
- Biography
I’ve obtained dismissals in thousands of criminal cases and 1st chaired over 335 jury trials, obtaining hundreds of NOT GUILTY verdicts. I’ve achieved Super Lawyer status in the State of Texas, an honor going to only the top 5% of lawyers in their field of expertise. Additionally, I’m one of only 110 lawyers nationwide that have earned the Lawyer-Scientist designation by the American Chemical Society. I take pride in providing personalized, responsive customer service and obtaining the best outcomes possible for my clients. If you or a loved one are caught in the unfortunate position of being prosecuted for alleged criminal wrongdoing, call me today for a free consultation. Put my trial experience and reputation with judges and prosecutors to work for you. Visit my website at www.josephruizlaw.com or reach me directly at 281-300-8695 to begin building your defense today.
- Practice Areas
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- White Collar Crime
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
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Free Consultation
I offer free 1-hour in-person consultations or Face time consultations if travelling to the office is not practical. - Credit Cards Accepted
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 24046770
- Since 2004
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written - Spanish:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Managing Member/Trial Lawyer
- Law Office of Joseph Ruiz, PLLC
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2016 –
Current
- Owner and trial lawyer.
- Associate Attorney
- Sullo & Sullo, LLP
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2006 –
2016
- Criminal Law Trials
- Associate Attorney
- The Fredrickson Law Firm
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2005 –
2006
- Family Law
- Associate Attorney
- Emmons & Jackson, PC
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2005 –
2005
- Commercial Litigation
- Education
- St. Mary’s University School of Law
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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2004
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- Vanderbilt University
- B.A. (2001) | Psychology
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1997
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2001 - Honors: Dean’s List
- Activities: Prison Project, Habitat for Humanity
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- Awards
- Super Lawyer
- Thomson Reuters
- 2023
- Listed as a Super Lawyer in DWI defense since 2023
- AV Rated – Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 2021
- Top Lawyers
- Houstonia Magazine
- 2019
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers Association
- 2019
- Top Lawyers
- Houstonia Magazine
- 2018
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers Association
- 2018
- Top Lawyers
- Houstonia Magazine
- 2017
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers Association
- 2017
- Top Lawyers
- Houstonia Magazine
- 2016
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers Association
- 2016
- Attorney of the Year
- Sullo & Sullo, LLP
- 2011
- Professional Associations
- National College of DUI Defense
- Member
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2021 –
Current -
- National Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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2016 –
Current -
- College of the State Bar of Texas
- Member
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2015 –
Current - Activities: Complete at least 50 hours of continuing legal education annually.
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- DUI Defense Lawyers Association
- Member
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2015 –
Current - Activities: Attend national seminars in the area of DWI defense.
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- Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
- Member
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2011 –
Current -
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member
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2011 –
Current -
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State Bar of Texas
 # 24046770
- Member
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2004 –
Current -
- Publications
- Persuading Jurors to Accept a Disconnect Defense
- The Defender and The Voice
- November, 2019
- Less is More: Simplicity & Reasonable Doubt
- The Defender
- June, 2016
- Prostitution Trial Tactics
- The Defender
- June, 2014
- Websites & Blogs
- Lawyer-Scientist
- American Chemical Society
- 2023
- Super Lawyer
- Thomson Reuters
- 2023
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