Criminal Law Attorney in Houston, Texas
Joseph Ruiz is the founding attorney of the Law Office of Joseph Ruiz, PLLC, established in 2016 to provide personalized DWI and criminal defense representation throughout Harris County and surrounding counties. Born in Spain and raised in Houston, he began his legal career in civil litigation before focusing on defending individuals accused of criminal offenses. After nine years at a large law firm and trying hundreds of jury trials, he launched his own practice with an emphasis on DWI-related charges while continuing to handle a broad range of criminal cases.
Ruiz earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Vanderbilt University in 2001 and his J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2004. He is a fluent Spanish speaker and a member of several professional organizations, including the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, National College of DUI Defense, DUI Defense Lawyers Association, National Trial Lawyers, and American Chemical Society. In 2023, he received the Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation from the American Chemical Society for specialized training in forensic blood testing. His recognitions include Super Lawyers selections for DWI/Criminal Law from 2023 through 2026, an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a 10/10 Avvo rating, and recognition from Houstonia Magazine and the Houston Chronicle. He also lectures on trial techniques and has authored legal articles.
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