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Joshua Paul Rubin

Criminal defense Attorney at Port Huron, MI

5.0   100 reviews
  • Licensed for 20 years
    State MI
    Acquired 2003
    Status
    Active in Good Standing No misconduct found

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

About Joshua

Learn Joshua’s areas of practice.

3
Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    70%
    Handling all criminal felony and misdemeanor cases, both simple and complex cases. Also handling drivers license restoration, probation violations, traffic tickets, and juvenile delinquency petitions.

    20 years

  2. DUI and DWI
    20%
    Common cases that involve DUI charges include checkpoints, reasonable suspicion, implied consent, sobriety tests, traffic stops and traffic violations. If you are charged with a DUI penalty, turn to our team for professional advice and representation

  3. Speeding and traffic ticket
    10%
    One of the most common types of crime is related to traffic infractions and illegal behavior while driving. If you are accused of a traffic violation or if you have lost your license, put our team of legal experts to work for you today.

 

Josh is a hard worker. Twenty years ago, hard work and dedication propelled Josh to the top of his law school class of 170+ other students. Since then, Josh has implemented that same hard work and dedication to his law practice. Josh's philosophy of hard work and dedication ultimately created a thriving and successful law practice that, to date, has served over 4,000 clients.

Josh's highest commitment in his legal practice is to provide strong advocacy on behalf of his clients. To that end, Josh believes in keeping his skills sharp by frequently participating in Continuing Legal Education. Josh believes that spotting issues that others will often miss is vital to highly effective lawyering. Josh believes in going the extra mile to meet and then exceed his client's expectations.

Josh charges a fair and reasonable fee for his legal services. Josh promises to charge a fee that is consistent with the time required for the matter as well as the complexity of the issue. Whether you are hiring Josh for a simple traffic ticket or a more sophisticated matter like a criminal jury trial, Josh promises to be fair when charging for his legal services.

Josh excels at client communication. Josh is extremely responsive to his client's questions and concerns. Whether it is by phone, text, or e-mail, Josh's clients never have a difficult time getting ahold of him and receiving a timely response to any question or concern.

Josh prioritizes physical fitness, health, and wellness in his life. A physically fit and healthy individual will simply perform better in many aspects of life. Performance in the legal realm, and the ability to command a courtroom, are no exception. Josh keeps in good physical shape so he can remain at the top of his game when he walks into a courtroom to represent his clients.

Family is very important to Josh. Josh understands that legal matters will often impact not only a client, but also an entire family. Josh handles all of his cases with this in mind and works hard to achieve the best possible result for his clients and their families, regardless of the type of legal matter.


 

 

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Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Grateful
Mr. Rubin cares about his clients and works hard to defend them to the fullest. I am very grateful and I actually feel like he saved my life in a lot of ways. He works very hard to be prepared for anything. Thank you for everything Mr. Rubin.
Posted by Cody | March 20, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Wonderful
Josh made sure everything was in a row he made sure all aspects of the case were covered and jumped straight to the point and got it taken care of it, with high confidence of the case it was taken care of with ease.. 10/10
Posted by Paulette | March 9, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
BEST attorney
I'm thankful that I found Josh Rubin to represent me in my case. He's professional, helpful with any questions/concerns, and dedicated to his clients with getting them the best outcome possible. Overall, just a great guy to have in your corner. I hope I won't need legal assistance in the future but if I do, I know who to call! Also, will be recommending him to anyone else I know who's in need of an amazing attorney!
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Posted by Hadley | February 5, 2023
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H. Gibbs
I was recommended to hire Josh Rubin as my attorney through a family friend and was not disappointed. From the first time we spoke over the phone, I knew I had made the right decision. Josh proved me right throughout the time he represented me for this case. Josh carries himself well with professionalism, honesty, and compassion. After this experience, I will definitely be recommending Josh to others in need of his help.
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Posted by George | January 5, 2023
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Josh Rubin
I would definitely recommend Josh Rubin. He is an excellent attorney in criminal cases. He takes the time to listen and he comes prepared and he is there for his clients. He is a true professional and he wants to win. Thank you Josh!
Posted by anonymous | January 2, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
client
My young adult son hired Mr. Rubin to defend him against several very serious charges. My son was scared, confused, and did not know which way to turn. Mr. Rubin took the time to go above and beyond to actually get to know my son and came to believe in him. He was very patient with all of us, always available for questions and never caused us to feel stupid for asking. Beyond his genuine compassion, Mr. Rubin is a very skilled Defense Attorney. He is experienced, well respected in the Court Room, knowlegable, and always prepared. I would highly recommend Josh Rubin as a Defense Attorney!
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Posted by Bill | December 22, 2022
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Mrs.
Josh took us thru every step of the action, explaining the law and the consequences. His advise helped us to obtain the best result possible and we would use him and recommend him in the future.
Posted by Bill | October 13, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer Hands Down
I had Josh work with him twice and I was happy and glad he was there and he was just as good of a friend as he was a Lawyer Thank you Josh...
Posted by Tim | October 11, 2022
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Thank you Josh
When a member of our family needed legal assistance Josh Rubin was appointed to handle our case. We could not have asked for a better attorney to walk us through the legal system. Josh was very accommodating, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. Should the occasion ever arise that we would need legal assistance in the future, our first call will be to Josh Rubin.
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Posted by Robert | July 27, 2022
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Professionalism at its finest
Joshua Ruben did an Awesome job defending me in a jury trial. Joshua Ruben fought hard delivering the facts that ultimately led to a not guilty on both charges. His professionalism and ethics have saved my future and my life from an injustice. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Matt | June 2, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Business Owner
Excellent overall professional experience with Mr. Rubin!! Highly recommended.
Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Great Results
Josh was recommended to me by the public defender’s office when I went to court for a very strange and different case, a criminal blight case. He was very good at communicating with the prosecuting attorney, advising my business partner in what to do and really went above and beyond to get our case dismissed. I would recommend Josh to anyone who needs an attorney.
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Posted by Andrew | April 21, 2022
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Thank you for removing my burden once and for all
I am very happy with your assistance with getting my felony removed off of my record. I never thought that day would come where I could be free of it always being over my head. You guys did all the work and all I did was go into a court room and speak from the heart. You guys were very friendly and knowledgeable. I will never forget this
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Posted by Brad | April 17, 2022
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I'm forever grateful to Josh
What can I say? Josh Rubin saved my life. I was falsely accused on two counts of 1st degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. Each count carried a mandatory 25-year sentence. I was looking at spending the rest of my life in prison. Once the shock of the accusation wore off, I started looking for attorneys. I had a consultation with one attorney. Then I found Josh on Avvo and gave him a call. We met for a consultation and I put him on retainer shortly after. Josh is a very open and honest attorney. He told me like it was even if I didn’t like to hear it. However, I appreciated this type of honesty all the way through my journey. He told me from the start it was going to be a major uphill battle because my accuser was a child. People tend to believe kids in these types of cases because why would they make something like this up? Well trust me, they can. I know firsthand. From the first consultation I was very open and honest with Josh. As things progressed, we developed a very good working relationship. He’s extremely intelligent, professional, and well prepared. I told him everything about my background, what I knew about the case, every little detail I could think of, and why my accuser might be doing this. Anything he asked of me, I did to the best of my ability. The best thing you can do is be honest with him. Whatever it is, good or bad, tell him the truth. You’re only going to hurt yourself if you don’t. His opening statement at my trial was an absolute masterpiece. He had every juror so focused on him that if he said “BOO!”, every one of them would’ve fallen out of their chair. I’ve never seen anything like it. Then we went into the trial. I had 6 people testify against me and he systematically shredded each of their testimonies. Watching him make my accuser read back each lie she told between the preliminary exam and trial was so satisfying for me to witness. In the end, all 12 jurors agreed and found me NOT GUILTY on both counts! It’s extremely rare to get a full acquittal on a 1st degree CSC charge in St. Clair County. I believe this was the first time in roughly 10 years and Josh just did it! I will be forever grateful to him for giving me justice in my case.
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Posted by Maria | January 19, 2022
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Legal counsel
Josh is prompt, responsive and very hard working. His reputation of being a quality fighter for truth and fairness precedes him and is spot on. When we shopped for legal counsel, we called three and he was the only one who responded back within the hour. He was diligent to ensure the truth was revealed and resolution attained without exorbitant fees. I hope we don’t need his services again, but I would definitely utilize him again and highly recommend him to others!
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Posted by anonymous | January 7, 2022
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Very straight forward and respectful.
Josh has represented me on a few cases in the past and this last one. As always he's been up front and to the point. He has never steered me wrong. I will always consider him my attorney and friend. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Alexis | December 7, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Highly recommend
Mr. Rubin is an amazing lawyer! Truly cares about his clients and goes above and beyond for us! He answered every question I had about my case definitely putting me at ease! He kept me up to date on everything going on in my case and made sure I understood everything. Mr. Rubin got my misdemeanor driving offense knocked down to a civil infraction with a small fine!! Will definitely be recommending him to anyone I care about that needs help!
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Posted by Chase | December 6, 2021
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Excellent Lawyer
Josh Rubin made my case easy, and really took a load off of my shoulders. I am a busy college student, and the last thing I want is to be stuck in court, so when I got into an accident, I was not a happy camper, to say the least. Josh really made my case a lot less stressful, and better yet, helped get me the legal results I wanted, so I don't have to worry about it in the future. I would definitely recommend Josh Rubin to anyone looking for a lawyer.
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Posted by Michelle | November 16, 2021
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Competent and efficient lawyer
I am very grateful for the legal representation I have received from Josh Rubin. Josh's services exceeded my expectations. He was always quick to respond not only with a high level of professionalism but with a personal interest to direct me towards being a good client. I'm grateful that I listened to him and took his advice!! Josh took the time and effort to exhaust all the resources necessary for the best positive outcome. He took a personal interest and calmed all my worries without misleading me on legal matters. I have full confidence in recommending him. Truly a competent and efficient lawyer.
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Posted by Roger | July 30, 2021
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Right person at a bad time
My grandkids had a lapse in judjement while Urban Exploring. They entered a building they thought was abandoned. It was not, and, the owner caught them. Felony charges were the result. Josh Rubin was able to get charges lowered and a plea was made that reduced jail time to a very short probation and minor fines. These kids were facing serious jail time and criminal records. After their probation, their records will be expunged. Thank you Mr Rubin for a job well done. Roger Crowe
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 60 minutes
  • Hourly Rates $ 200-500 per hour
  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Managing Partner
  • Bales & Rubin
  • 2005 - Present
  • Associate
  • Beauchamp, Kelly, Whipple, Zick & Keyes
  • 2003 - 2005
  • Summer Associate
  • Dykema Gossett
  • 2002 - 2002
  • Law Clerk
  • U.S. District Court Judge
  • 2002 - 2003
  • Clerk
  • Lakeshore Legal Aid
  • 2001 - 2001
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Education

  • Michigan State University College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor Summa Cum Laude Top of Class
  • 2003
  • Michigan State University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts with High Honor
  • 2000

Legal Cases

  • It is NOT DV when she beats herself up
  • NOT GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES
  • Domestic violence against neice - "no go" for the prosecutor
  • NOT GUILTY
  • Not a crime to teach your child martial arts
  • NOT GUILTY
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Associations

  • Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • State Appellate Defender's Office
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
  • State Bar of Michigan
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
  • St. Clair County Bar
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
  • MSU College of Law - Law Review
  • Senior Editor
  • 2001 - 2003
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2022
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2021
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2020
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2019
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2018
  • Lockwood Memorial Scholarship
  • MSU College of Law
  • 2002
  • D. Charles King (Full) Academic Scholarship
  • MSU College of Law
  • 2001
  • Book Award (highest grade) in Crim Law/Torts/Con Law
  • MSU College of Law
  • 2001
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Publications

  • Law Review of Michigan State University Detroit College of Law
  • Editor
  • 2003

Speaking Engagements

  • Legal Series 2of3
  • Criminal Expungments - an evolving area of law
  • 2019
  • MSU
  • Immigration Practices in the 21st Century
  • 2016

Attorney endorsements

Received (10)
Given (12)
Endorse Joshua
Criminal defense Attorney | May 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Josh fights hard for his clients and consistently produces solid results. He is very active in courts throughout Michigan and well-regarded by his peers in the legal community. He is worth your investment if you're looking for a skilled and caring attorney."
Unknown Attorney | Sep 29
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have worked side by side with Josh for over 15 years. His trial skills are unsurpassed and his compassion for his clients is inspiring. It is with great enthusiasm that I endorse Josh."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Joshua is a well respected attorney who works very hard on behalf of his clients. He has my full endorsement."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 14
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Josh provides Top Quality Representation. He is well known and respected in the community. He provides personal attention and excellent results."
Unknown Attorney | Oct 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Josh is an experienced litigator who is not afraid to try criminal cases. He gets great results for his clients."
Family Attorney | May 24
Relationship: Other
"I consider Josh an excellent referral source for complex divorce and related matters in the greater Port Huron area. As a practitioner working in the same areas of law as Josh, but in other counties, I feel I have both an ethical duty and responsibilty to ensure that any referrals I make are to a person that I trust inately to the extent that I would retain that person for myself or my closest friends and family. Josh is this type of person. I trust him immensely. He works hard and every client matters to him. He is ethical and trustworthy and spends time knowing the law. I endorse him fully."
Probate Attorney | Sep 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Josh is a very intelligent attorney. He has a wealth of knowledge and is always willing to help his fellow attorneys."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Josh is not afraid to take a case a trial, and has received not guilty verdicts because of his hard work, dedication, and outstanding trial skills."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Rubin provides assistance to my law firm on many of our St. Clair County criminal cases. Josh is a very thorough and agressive attorney. I would highly recommend Mr. Rubin for represenation on any legal matter."
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Port Huron Criminal defense Lawyer Joshua Paul Rubin
Joshua Paul Rubin
Criminal defense Attorney
Port Huron, MI
Licensed for 20 years
Free Consultation