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Ryan Gertz is the only lawyer in Southeast Texas that is Board Certified in Criminal Law, recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America for Criminal Defense, a Texas Super Lawyer, and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Texas. In fact, only twenty lawyers in Texas were recognized this year as Best Lawyers in America for Criminal Defense and Ryan was one of them.
Criminal charges can alter the entire course of your life and the best way to resolve them is with competent, skilled counsel.
Born and raised in Beaumont, Ryan has deep roots in East Texas. His practice focuses mainly on state and federal criminal trial and appellate work throughout Texas. In fact, he is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Ryan is AV rated as a preeminent lawyer by his peers according to Martindale, meaning his peers rank Ryan at the highest level of professional and ethical excellence. He is also a member of the ‘Top 100 Trial Lawyers’ in Texas as recognized by the National Trial Lawyers organization, a member-driven organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who meet stringent qualifications as criminal defense trial lawyers. Additionally, Super Lawyers has dubbed Ryan a "Rising Star" in 2017 and a "Super Lawyer" in 2020 and 2021.
Ryan is a tireless advocate for citizens accused of crimes. He has tried nearly ninety criminal cases before juries all over East Texas and met with great success. He has obtained more than forty-five acquittals, three directed verdicts, and several hung jury dismissals in criminal cases during the past ten years. He prevented a client, wrongfully accused of shaking her baby to death, from facing capital murder charges and obtained the dismissal of sexual abuse charges against a seventeen year old wrongly accused.
Ryan is certified by the 2nd Administrative Judicial Region to first-chair capital murder cases. Since 2015, Ryan has obtained dismissals from the government in several different capital murder cases. He also obtained "not guilty" verdicts from juries in three other capital murder trials and multiple murder and manslaughter cases.
On May 2, 2014, Ryan received the Jefferson County Bar Association’s "Outstanding Young Lawyer" Award. The award, which is given to only one attorney each year, recognizes a young lawyer who has demonstrated professional proficiency, service to the profession, and service to the community. U.S. Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn presented the award to Ryan at the Bar Association’s annual Law Day event.
Ryan has argued cases in both state and federal courts and is licensed in Texas. He is admitted to practice before the Eastern, Western, and Southern Federal District Courts. Additionally, he has argued cases before the First, Ninth, Twelfth, Thirteenth, and Fourteenth Courts of Appeal in Texas as well as the Fifth Circuit Federal Court in New Orleans.
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Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
My son was involved in an accident that could have resulted in serious charges. From the first moment I spoke with Ryan, I felt significant relief as he assured me that he would handle it all. Ryan and his staff handled the case with compassion and unmatched expertise. Ryan was able to have the charg...
Posted by Michael | April 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Ryan Gertz represented me on my case for evading arrest with a motor vehicle and I can say that he's the best attorney I've ever seen or heard in the courtroom by far. He's outstanding and I can't thank him enough for the Not Guilty verdict today. If your freedom is important to you, Ryan Gertz is th...
Posted by Stephanie | January 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Ryan Gertz was Highly Recommended to Us from Lawyers from a different County. They specifically told us that Ryan was THE BEST CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY Beaumont/Jefferson County had!! From day one he was very informative and upfront. We went through the process of depositions, resets, Pre-trials, ...
Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
He recommended I take the deal, which I did. But I remember very well he added if I did 2 years of the 5 years’ probation he would work to get me released sooner. Inside, I didn’t believe that would happen and he wasn’t being honest. But 2 years later to the date he followed through, and I was re...
Posted by Joaney | March 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Ryan helped guide me threw the process of my charge for 3+ DWI which carry's serious prison charges. He was there to answer my question's and calls threw the whole process. We was able to work out a deal with the DA that was fair to my charge. I very highly recommend Ryan as a criminal lawyer to any...
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gertz always comes to court prepared to go to trial! He gets in there and fights to the utmost for his clients. I have been a prosecutor against him, a defense attorney working with him, and a Judge that he was practicing in front of and he never ceases to impress. Highly recommend!"
"I have worked closely with Ryan on many cases. He is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Texas. His knowledge of the law is extensive. Hiring Ryan is an investment in your future."
"As judge, Ryan tried numerous DWI cases in my court. Ryan is perhaps the best trial lawyer I have seen in Beaumont. Ryan achieves outstanding results for his clients and is highly respected by his peers. Highly recommend!"
"Mr. Gertz is one of the top trial attorneys in Texas. As a former prosecutor, I've had many dealings with Mr. Getz, witnessing his heightened level of professionalism, case preparation, and passion for trial advocacy. I highly endorse Mr. Getz."
"Ryan is one of the most prepared attorneys that I faced in court. He was devoted his client and knew the law relevant to the case. For those reasons, among many others, I endorse Ryan."
"When I was a prosecutor in Jefferson County, you knew that if Ryan was on the other side you had to be on top of your game. He's smart, good with clients and handles his job well. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. Emphasis in criminal law, habeas, appellant issues. I would recommend Mr. Gertz in any legal matter."
"Ryan is well respected among his peers as a trial lawyer. His ability to cross examine professional witnesses on technical issues has earned him accolades from both fellow attorneys and judges."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan and I went to law school together and he had an impressive understanding of the law even as a law student. His legal skills have only grown since leaving law school and he works hard for all of his clients to ensure the best results possible!"
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2020
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2017
Best News Article: Picturing a New Kind of Voir Dire, State Bar of Texas
2017
Best Series: Substantive Law - The New DWI in Jefferson County, State Bar of Texas
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Premier 100 Trial Lawyer, American Academy of Trial Attorneys
2014
Outstanding Young Lawyer, Jefferson County Bar Association
2014
Best Human Interest Story: Michael Morton, Your Worst Nightmare, State Bar of Texas
2014
Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers (Texas), National Trial Lawyers
2004
Ben G. Levy Essays in Freedom Award, Ben G. Levy Estate; University of Houston
2010 - Present
Partner, Gertz Law Firm
2005 - 2010
Director, General Counsel Roundtable, Corporate Executive Board
2017 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
2015 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2015 - Present
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysFounding Member
2010 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Advocates
2010 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2010 - Present
Jefferson County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2010 - 2014
Jefferson County Young Lawyer's Association
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Not Guilty on DWI from Jury
8 Years TDC and No Deadly Weapon Finding from Jury
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Guilty, but 8 years punishment.
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Case Dismissed two weeks before trial
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Not Guilty Verdict from Jury
Not Guilty Verdict from Jury
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Nine Years in Prison
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2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Master's Degree
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2016
Revisiting the Ten Commandments of Cross Examination
2015
Blood Draw in DWI Cases
2013
The Myth of Shaken Baby Syndrome
2013
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