Matthew J Ruff

Matthew J Ruff

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Los AngelesDefense Attorney Matthew J. Ruff has devoted his entire legal career to the areaofCriminal Defense. Unlike many other Attorneys who may "side line"... more

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References

Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Mathew Ruff saved my driving privileges.”

Posted by: a DUI client, 2 months ago.

Client Review: Attorney Mathew Ruff saved me my driving privileges thanks to his knowledge and experience with working on many similar cases. His communication... more
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5 star rating

“Saved My Job!!”

Posted by: Alex, 3 months ago.

Client Review: I hired on Matthew Ruff because I heard he was the person to hire for a DUI, and come to find out it was true!! He Got me through my DMV hearing and... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

9 endorsements


Greg Thomas Hill

I enthusiastically endorse Matt Ruff. Matt is saavy and hard working. He appreciates the client's concerns and the consequences of a plea, so he... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Greg Hill , Torrance (CA), About 1 month ago
Al Fadel Amer

I first met Matt when I was a D.A. in Torrance and still see him often in different courts. Matt is an excellent lawyer and I strongly endorse him.

Endorsement from lawyer: Al Amer , Newport Beach (CA), 5 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

17 years since Matthew J Ruff was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1995 12/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Criminal Defense Lawyer at Private practice 1995–present
Associate General Counsel at Law Office of Herberto Sala 1993–2000
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
California Pacific School of Law Criminal Law Juris Doctor 1995
California State University, Fresno Criminal Justice BA - Bachelor of Arts 1990

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer California Super Lawyers 2006
A+ Rating for a Business Better Business Bureau 2003
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association
Member California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 15 Legal Answers
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1 Answer marked "I agree" by other lawyers
5 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 9 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Felony Case Process Lawyer of the Americas 2011
Violation of Fourth Amendment Rights in Domestic Violence Cases Law and History Review 2011
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
DUI Defense Defending a California DUI Case 2002