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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

Sealing a Texas DWI Conviction
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Last Modified on Feb 26, 2026

Prior to the enactment of the new DWI non-disclosure law, a DWI conviction in Texas guaranteed the lifelong stigma of a permanent criminal record, regardless of whether the citizen had never been in trouble with the law before. Such drastic consequences are proof of the…

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Felon in Possession of a Firearm in Texas
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Last Modified on Feb 26, 2026

I recently represented a client charged with felon in possession of a firearm, a 3rd degree felony with a potential punishment range of 2-10 years in prison.  He was stopped on a minor traffic violation and, after police learned that he had several outstanding traffic…

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How to Hire the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer in Houston, TX
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Last Modified on Feb 26, 2026

In today’s world of social media, smartphones, internet marketing, and with there being a surplus of lawyers in the marketplace, deciding which lawyer to hire for a criminal charge can be a daunting task, especially for those with no experience in the criminal justice system.…

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Law Office of Joseph Ruiz, PLLC Website Launch
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Last Modified on Aug 25, 2022

Welcome to the launch of the web page for Law Office of Joseph Ruiz, PLLC!  I hope you’ll take a look around the site to get familiar with me and what I do for the criminally accused.  After working nearly a decade at a law firm,…

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