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Joseph Ruiz

Joseph Ruiz is the founder of the Law Office of Joseph Ruiz, PLLC in Houston, Texas. A criminal defense attorney with 20 years of experience, he focuses his practice on DWI and other serious charges. Licensed in Texas since 2004, he earned his J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law after completing his B.A. at Vanderbilt University. Ruiz has authored articles for the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association on trial strategy and juror persuasion.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Joseph Ruiz

How to Get Drug Possession Charges Dropped in Texas?
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Last Modified on Jan 01, 2025

Being charged with drug possession can be intimidating, as it is not something that is taken lightly by the law, courts, and prosecutors. Even minor penalties can have a significant negative impact on someone’s life, and in the case of more serious charges, they could…

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Types of Drug Crimes and Penalties in Texas
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Last Modified on Jan 01, 2025

Drug use and proliferation can have a significant impact on a community, and as a result, it’s one of the things that the government takes very seriously. There are a number of different activities that are considered drug crimes that involve drug activity from production…

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Angleton, TX Crime Rate and Statistics
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Last Modified on Jan 01, 2025

Compared with Houston to the north, Angleton, TX, is a relatively smaller city with a population of around 19,000. It’s important to take this into consideration when considering the level of crime in the area. Because crime rates are usually reported based on their occurrence…

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Galveston, TX Crime Rate and Statistics
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Last Modified on Jan 01, 2025

According to multiple sources, including AreaVibes and City-Data, Galveston, Texas, has a crime rate significantly higher than most major U.S. cities. You may be wondering what the Galveston, TX crime rate is, and how it compares to other Texas cities. The crime rate in Galveston…

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Richmond, TX Crime Rate and Statistics
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Last Modified on Jan 01, 2025

According to statistics gathered by the FBI and AreaVibes, the overall crime rate for the city of Richmond, Texas, is approximately 8.8% higher than the national average as of late 2023. Richmond is a suburb of Houston with an approximate population of around 12,500 people.…

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Conroe, TX Crime Rate and Statistics
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Last Modified on Apr 02, 2025

According to information gathered from the FBI and AreaVibes, the crime rate in Conroe, Texas, is 1% higher than the national average as of late 2023. The small city of Conroe rests just north of Houston, with a population hovering around 101,000 people. Some citizens…

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Houston, TX Crime Rate and Statistics
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Last Modified on Dec 17, 2025

Houston's violent crime rate has dropped significantly since the pandemic, with a 12% decrease in violent crime and a 6% decrease in overall crime reported by the police chief in summer 2023. Property crimes and burglaries increased, but homicide, human trafficking, kidnapping, aggravated assault, robbery,…

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How Much Does a Criminal Defense Attorney Cost in Texas?
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Last Modified on Jan 01, 2025

Facing criminal charges, whether a low-level misdemeanor or a Class A felony, is distressing. Regardless of innocence, a criminal conviction has a direct impact on your life, as well as far-reaching ripple effects. It is common knowledge that working with a criminal defense attorney in…

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How Much Does a DWI Lawyer Cost in Texas?
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Last Modified on Dec 17, 2025

The cost of a DWI lawyer in Texas depends on case complexity and other factors. Attorney fees are influenced by the time and energy required, an attorney's education, experience, and skills. Fees can be hourly or flat rates, with hourly fees charged for specific case…

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DWI 3rd Offense in Texas – What You Need to Know
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Last Modified on Jan 01, 2025

Being pulled into the court system for any reason is intimidating, but facing criminal charges can be particularly frightening and life-altering. Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges are taken very seriously in Texas and, in extreme situations, can even lead to life in prison. After the…

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