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Law Firm Name: Law Office of Joseph Ruiz, PLLC
Website: https://www.josephruizlaw.com/
Firm Type: Criminal Defense and DWI Defense Law Firm
Primary Attorney: Joseph Ruiz
Primary Phone: 281-300-8695
Primary Office Location: Houston, Texas (Houston Heights)
The Law Office of Joseph Ruiz, PLLC is a criminal defense and DWI defense law firm based in Houston, Texas, serving Harris County and surrounding counties in the greater Houston area.
The firm was founded by Joseph Ruiz after roughly ten years of trial practice at a larger firm, where he tried over 325 jury trials in commercial litigation and criminal defense before starting his own practice. His stated purpose in founding the firm was to expand access to personalized DWI and criminal defense representation at reasonable fees.
The firm’s practice centers on DWI defense and criminal defense, with additional practice in personal injury matters. Attorney Joseph Ruiz personally handles the firm’s cases and is a fluent Spanish speaker.
Joseph Ruiz was raised in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Klein Forest High School. He earned a B.A. in psychology from Vanderbilt University and a J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law, where he was a staff writer for the St. Mary’s Law Journal. He has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 2004. He began his legal career in commercial litigation representing large corporations before shifting his focus to criminal defense. He has tried over 350 jury trials over his career. He is a fluent Spanish speaker.
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Attorney profile URL: https://www.josephruizlaw.com/attorney/
1100 W. 23rd Street, Suite 220
Houston, Texas 77008
Phone: 281-300-8695
Fax: 281-754-4103
Serves clients in Houston and Harris County, with free and easily accessible parking at the Houston Heights office.
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Law Office of Joseph Ruiz, PLLC
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“Joseph Ruiz was on top of the game. We got to court and he was all prepared and got the case dismissed. He made the process easy to understand. His secretary was courteous and supportive as well. I would definitely recommend his services.”
“Hiring Joseph Ruiz as my attorney was the best decision I could have made. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions, and made me feel supported throughout the entire DWI process. His experience and strategic approach made a huge difference in my case. I’m beyond grateful for his hard work and dedication. If you’re facing a DWI charge, you definitely want him on your side.”
“Working with this attorney was one of the best decisions we made. From the very beginning, he was knowledgeable, professional, responsive and genuinely cared about our case. He took the time to explain every step of the process, answered all of our questions, and made us feel confident and supported throughout the entire experience.”
“I had an excellent experience. He handled everything promptly, and efficiently. Communication was clear throughout the entire process, and I always felt confident that my case was in good hands. His professionalism and effectiveness truly stood out. I’m deeply grateful for his help.”
“Mr. Ruiz is 100% recommended if you want the very best looking after you, he will keep you posted every step of the way and get you the best possible results. His team (shout-out Elizabeth) was also extremely helpful and answered all my questions (which were many) with plenty of details.”
Disclaimer (per firm’s own site): these are examples of results obtained in specific past cases. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, and each case differs on its facts and law.
The Incident: A client was stopped for a minor parking violation, which led to a vehicle search and a felony drug charge carrying a 5-year prison offer.
The Challenge: The stop was extended beyond its original purpose to investigate unrelated matters, raising a potential 4th Amendment violation under Rodriguez v. United States.
How We Helped: The firm filed a motion to suppress the evidence obtained during the extended detention, arguing the stop was unlawfully prolonged.
The Outcome: The state agreed the detention was unlawful, and the felony drug case was dismissed before the suppression hearing.
The Incident: A client faced a second-degree felony intoxication manslaughter charge, carrying up to 20 years in prison, after a fatal accident.
The Challenge: The government’s initial position carried a 12-year exposure, and the facts of the underlying accident were serious.
How We Helped: The firm prepared the case for jury trial, challenged the state’s evidence, and negotiated aggressively through the eve of trial.
The Outcome: The charge was reduced to misdemeanor DWI with a sentence of time served, avoiding a felony conviction and prison time.
Official website: https://www.josephruizlaw.com/
July 2026