George Castillo Ruiz

George Castillo Ruiz

also known as George C. Ruiz, George Ruiz

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 10 years

Family Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Family

1120 Buena Vista Street, San Antonio, TX

About George

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

Including but not limited to child custody, child support, modification, parentage, divorce, mediation, annulments, jurisdiction, UCCJEA, UIFSA, and all other issues covered under the Texas Family Code.

9 years | 2,400 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 10 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2015

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Ruiz & Associates, PLLC

1120 Buena Vista Street, San Antonio, TX, 78207

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

George Castillo Ruiz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

55 Client Reviews

Posted by JUANITA | November 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

RUN! He's a thief too

RUN! RUN! RUN! RUN! I am speaking from experience with this youngster. You will get what you pay for and YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED. He is a child. He doesn't know how to speak professionally to his clients. He has tantrums when things don't go his way in court. He runs when he sees a stronger attorne...y in court. He isn't qualified unless it's pushing papers around. He doesn't have a back bone. He will easily sign up for the job and take your $$$ as a retainer. But when it comes to the work, he runs, hides behind the ladies in the office. When asked to step down as my attorney and requested my balance- HE WROTE UP A FAKE INVOICE TO CHARGE FOR CALLS/ SERVICES HE NEVER PERFORMED. HE USED EVERY LAST PENNY TO WITHDRAW HIMSELF FROM MY CASE. Please listen when I say you and your family deserve better. It difficult enough to have to pay to go to court and what makes it's worse is you child attorney runs and hides too. Find a quality attorney. Keep looking. RUN!! I'd give 0 starts if I could

Posted by Joshua Tobar | July 30, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Poor people skills

Candy Ryan! What a joke she is Sr. Litigation Paralegal and Operations Manager for this company Ruiz & Associates, PLLC Phone: 210-701-0960 Fax: 210-455-6889 1120 Buena Vista, San Antonio, Texas 78207 If this person represents how this place works and respects people, I would never let... a person with this type of attitude represent this type of company. Yall help people in need, not disrespect them as a human being. She hangs up mid call and is super disrespectful. She will ask if you are a paying customer before anything else. Won't provide information for a formal complaint. Just hope that Mr. RUIZ, knows how his Operations Manager handles new clients. Be aware moving forward with this company.

George Ruiz

Replied last August 15, 2024

Mr. Tobar you are the Opposing Party in a case I handled. I have reviewed the recorded call in question. As the opposing party in this matter, you sought assistance that we are under no obligation to provide. However, my office manager, Candy Ryan, attempted to verify your email address to send you the requested document as a courtesy. During this interaction, you expressed dissatisfaction with our office's service and demanded an apology from Ms. Ryan. When not provided one your frustration led to an attempt to influence her by threatening to leave this negative review. Please be aware that our primary responsibility is to our client, who has expressed complete satisfaction with our services, as evidenced by their 5-star review. Despite the challenging nature of your interactions, my office still fulfilled your request by providing the document. Attorney, George Ruiz

Posted by Mae Garza | November 22, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Attorney

George is a consummate professional. He advocates voraciously for his clients and counsels them well so they have the best outcome.

Posted by anonymous | June 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Rudy

He was very attentive in the beginning of the case but at the end of the case he was willing to win the case and not read the last documents signed , sorry but he did not put his best effort on it.

Posted by Isai | August 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer!

Words can’t describe how great George&Candy are they are the dynamic duo! They made Something that I thought personally wasn’t going to be possible, possible! I’am very much pleased with the firm and have already recommended geroge to several people. George will tell it like it is no sugar coating..., He’s going to tell you what’s right and what’s wrong. If your looking for a honest firm then Go with George!

See All Client Reviews

George Castillo Ruiz's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse George
Ali Anna Crocker headshot
Ali Crocker

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"George Ruiz is a very knowledgeable attorney in all matters regarding criminal defense and family law. He puts his client's interest above all else. Mr. Ruiz makes himself available any time of the day for his clients. He is very persistent and won't stop fighting for his clients until their interests are satisfied. I have enjoyed working with Mr. Ruiz in the past and will continue to do so in the future."

Randy James Mora headshot
Randy Mora

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Ruiz is a knowledgeable attorney who fights for his clients. He is a fantastic example of what lawyers should be like in and out of the court room. I endorse this attorney."

Beauregard Driller Fiegel headshot
Beauregard Fiegel

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. An excellent leader with the ability to handle a heavy load of complex cases. Very well versed in law office management. A prime example of what a lawyer should bring to the table."

Austin Robert Lopez headshot
Austin Lopez

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ruiz is a sharp and hard-working attorney that has a never quit attitude and seem to always find a way to help his clients. Mr. Ruiz is not afraid to take on tough cases and gets great results. I have consulted on multiple different cases with Mr. Ruiz and he always have the answers."

William Ryan Bergmann headshot
William Bergmann

Family lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. George is a very bright lawyer and he will get the job done."

Enriqueta Ann Perez headshot
Enriqueta Perez

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Other

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Attorney George Ruiz is intensely dedicated to every single client. He genuinely cares for the outcome of each of his cases that he works on. Attorney Ruiz diligently works to perfect his craft and is an effective advocate for his clients . I will definitely be sending friends and family to Attorney Ruiz because I know that they will be well taken care of. Attorney Ruiz has a great legal team that goes above and beyond to exceed expectations!"

Daniel Sarabia Jr. headshot
Daniel Sarabia

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"George is a fierce advocate for his clients. In the cases that we have worked together, he has shown a strong penchant for finding the answers on his cases and obtaining the best possible outcome. We have tried at least one jury trial together and the verdict came back not guilty on a Felony. I couldn't have done it without him."

Fernando Ruiz headshot
Fernando Ruiz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

Christopher K Flores headshot
Christopher Flores

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

View All Endorsements
Evelyn M. Martinez headshot
Evelyn Martinez

Family lawyer

Marisa Andrea Aragon headshot
Marisa Aragon

Probate lawyer

Ronda S. Haynes headshot
Ronda Haynes

Wills and living wills lawyer

Austin Robert Lopez headshot
Austin Lopez

Family lawyer

Pauline Mae Garza headshot
Pauline Garza

Family lawyer

Vaughan E. Waters headshot
Vaughan Waters

Civil rights lawyer

Matthew Adair Grimshaw headshot
Matthew Grimshaw

Family lawyer

Ali Anna Crocker headshot
Ali Crocker

Unknown lawyer

William Ryan Bergmann headshot
William Bergmann

Family lawyer

Mary Elizabeth Fuent Valdez headshot
Mary Valdez

Unknown lawyer

Raul T. Perales headshot
Raul Perales

Child custody lawyer

Daniel Sarabia Jr. headshot
Daniel Sarabia

Criminal defense lawyer

Enriqueta Ann Perez headshot
Enriqueta Perez

Family lawyer

Fernando Ruiz headshot
Fernando Ruiz

Immigration lawyer

Randy James Mora headshot
Randy Mora

Child custody lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Best Divorce Lawyer in San Antonio, Expertise

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Rising Star 2018, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2018

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2018

Top Attorney, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, Law Office of George C. Ruiz

2012 - 2016

Attorney, Morales Law Firm

Associations

2022 - Present

Expertise

Best Child Support Lawyer in San Antonio

2015 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

San Antonio Young Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Family Law Section State Bar

Member

2015 - Present

LGBT Law Section State Bar

Member

2015 - Present

Criminal Justice Law Section State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

ITIO A.R.M., a Minor Child

Mother received sole custody and Father received supervised visitation.

See More Legal Cases

Education

2021

University of Houston Law Center

Certified Mediator

2015

Texas A&M School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Speaking Engagements

2018

What should I be when I grow up?

What should I be when I grow up?

Publications

2019

Joint Child Custody Can Be A Relatively Peaceful Process Joint Child Custody Can Be A Relatively Peaceful Process

2019

Wise parents focus on child's emotions when tackling custody Wise parents focus on child's emotions when tackling custody

2018

What Is The Potential Jail Time For An Alleged Crime? What Is The Potential Jail Time For An Alleged Crime?

Languages

Spanish

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution