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Ruben Ortiz

Ruben Ortiz

4.7
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 28 years

Car accident Lawyer at El Paso, TX
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Trucking Accident, Wrongful Death ... +2 more

1141 East Rio Grande, El Paso, TX

About Ruben

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 40%

Give us a call for a free consultation. No attorney fees unless we win your case GUARANTEED. While others may charge 33 1/3, 40 or 45% in contingency attorney fees, we only charge 25% when your case is won without a lawsuit being filed.

28 years

40%
Trucking Accident 25%

Give us a call for a free consultation. No attorney fees unless we win your case GUARANTEED. While others may charge 33 1/3, 40 or 45% in contingency attorney fees, we only charge 25% when your case is won without a lawsuit being filed.

28 years

25%
Wrongful Death 15%

Give us a call for a free consultation. No attorney fees unless we win your case GUARANTEED. While others may charge 33 1/3, 40 or 45% in contingency attorney fees, we only charge 25% when your case is won without a lawsuit being filed.

28 years

15%
Animal Law 10%

Give us a call for a free consultation. No attorney fees unless we win your case GUARANTEED. While others may charge 33 1/3, 40 or 45% in contingency attorney fees, we only charge 25% when your case is won without a lawsuit being filed.

10%
Slip and Fall Accident 10%

Give us a call for a free consultation. No attorney fees unless we win your case GUARANTEED. While others may charge 33 1/3, 40 or 45% in contingency attorney fees, we only charge 25% when your case is won without a lawsuit being filed.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 2 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2023

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 28 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Ruben Ortiz

1141 East Rio Grande, El Paso, TX, 79902

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Ruben Ortiz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

121 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Payment Plans

Posted by Flavio | January 14, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Would definitely Recommend

Mr. Ortiz took my case and was very helpful and professional. He is the Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in El Paso. He really took care of my case in court and his staff kept me informed of court dates by calling and emailing me. He is a strong fighter and got me the best deal and gave me a payment pl...an that I could afford. I will refer him to anyone who needs help. Thank You.

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Thank you Ruben Ortiz from an Extremely happy client!!

I was arrested on a theft charge in late 2012 and hired Ruben Ortiz to represent me. I was given a payment plan that I could work with. I showed up to my hearings and Mr. Ortiz took care of everything else in court. My case was dismissed and I am very happy with his services. He and his staff are pro...fessional and I recommend him to anyone with legal issues. Thank You Mr. Ortiz.

Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Extremely Satisfied Client

I hired Mr. Ortiz for a criminal case and found that he is very knowledgeable attorney. My situation was complicated and my family and I were very nervous about the fees and most of all what could happen to me. Mr. Ortiz took my case and ran with it in court, we were so impressed watching him fight f...or me. He did not let me down and I am proud to say that my case was dismissed. I was also able to keep up with the payment plan that he and his staff provided, it did not break me or my family. Thank You for allowing me to get back to my family and to look forward to the future. I will also be back to hire him to erase this from my record.

Posted by Robert | July 04, 2012 | Criminal Defense

My Criminal case dismissed.

I was with three(3) so called friends of mine over two years ago with out my knowledge they were carrying 58 pounds of marijuana. I bonded out and talked to my so called friends so they would admit to the truth and that is that I did not know the drugs were in the car. Guess what, they would NOT admi...t that I did not know the drugs were in the car. I started looking for lawyers on the internet and I hired one that claimed to be an expert in criminal law. He charged me $9,000.00 and that Lawyer promised me he would win the case for me. When we went to court, he told me that I needed to take a plea because if i did not i was going to prison. I told him I was innocent and he said I looked guilty on paper. I was very scared because I did not want to plead guilty for something i did not do. I talked to my step-father who lives out of town about my situation and he is the one that referred me to Mr. Ruben Ortiz. I spoke with Mr, Ortiz at his office and he was very understanding of my situation and he believed everything I said. He said to me that an innocent person should never plead guilty under any circumstances and that an innocent person must fight their case all the way to the end. I liked what he had to say to me and I decided to hire Mr. Ortiz to replace the other Attorney. Mr. Ortiz charged me only $3,500.00 to handle my case and he even gave me a payment plan. He filed a bunch of paperwork on my behalf to try and get the case dismissed for me. We went to many court dates and I met with Mr. Ortiz many many times at his office to talk about my case. After 11/2 years he was able to get my case dismissed. By the way my other three(3) so called friends all plead guilty and they NEVER helped me by telling the truth that I did not know anything about the drugs. I personally saw Mr. Ortiz argue the law and case in court and I can tell you that he knows what he is doing and in my opinion he will always be the BEST attorney in my eyes. I want to personally Thank you, Mr. Ortiz for believing in me and getting the case dismissed.

Posted by Connie | June 04, 2012 | Immigration

Very Good Lawyer

Ruben Ortiz is the best. He helped my dad with a federal case,he was facing to be deported since he is a resident he never gave up on him he was always polite, listen to our concerns and he explain everything easy to understand. We were going thru some financial problems and he got us in a payment pl...an that we could afford. My dad's case got dismissed I'm very great full that we hired him. Thank you so much Ruben Ortiz. I highly recommend him

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Ruben Ortiz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steve Fischer

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ruben knows his way around the courthouse, and his friendly attitude makes him a pleasure to deal with. I watched him haggle with the District Attorney until he got the deal he and his clients wanted ."

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Scott Foster

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ruben Ortiz for at least 15 years. I have seen him in action! This attorney knows his business and gets it done. I am a former prosecutor and have faced off against him. I have great respect for his talents."

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David Nevarez

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ortiz is a seasoned lawyer who is highly competent and personable in delivering legal services. He truly is one who looks after the best interests of his clients."

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Jaime Alvarado

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked together on different matters over the past 15 years. He is always well prepared and handles each case with the utmost importance."

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Santiago Hernandez

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer because of his zelous client representation and his successful and extensive experience."

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Ramon Lauser

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Friend

"I very highly and with utmost enthusiasm endorse this lawyer. He embodies the highest degree of competence, professionalism and dedication. It has been a tremendous pleasure and honor working with him."

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Bernardo Gonzalez

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Best criminal defense lawyer in El Paso, Texas."

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Javier Martinez

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Roger Davie

Unknown lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great Criminal Defense lawyer; he represented a family member in a case and did an excellent job."

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Leonard Morales

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ruben is a conscientious and tenacious advocate. He is competent various areas of the law. I've worked with him and against him in the past and I hold him in the highest regard."

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Roger Montoya

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer, with my highest compliments. My colleague is a attorney of the highest caliber, and a professional second to none. I have known Mr. Ortiz for seventeen years, and I have always known him to be honest and very hard working. Ruben is a smart person and a great trial lawyer. When a client puts their faith in Ruben by hiring him, that client is assured of zealous, ethical representation and a lawyer who is dedicated to obtaining the best possible results for his client. I could go on all day about what a great attorney Mr. Ortiz is, but his record speaks for itself. Ruben has a sterling reputation among attorneys and judges alike, and the wider community knows him as a trusted professional. What more could a person ask for in a lawyer? I want to make it clear that I would say these things about Ruben even if I didn't work in his office. I give my unbiased opinion here. Ruben is a great lawyer."

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Steven Casanova

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. If you really need help, Mr. Ortiz is the lawyer for you. A class act, true professional, and absolutely the attorney who will fight the battle for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Best Personal Injury Law Office, El Paso Inc., Best of El Paso

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Preeminent 4.5 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client Distinction Award for 2015, Martindale-Hubbell Publications

2014

Client Distinction Award for 2014, Martindale-Hubbell Publications

2013

Client Distinction Award for 2013, Martindale-Hubbell Publications

2012

The Best Lawyer To Get You Out Of Trouble for 2012, What's Up Entertainment Weekly

2011

The Best Lawyer To Get You Out Of Touble for 2011, What's Up Entertainment Weekly

2010

The Best Lawyer To Get You Out Of Trouble for 2010, What's Up Entertainment Weekly

2009

The Best Lawyer To Get You Out Of Trouble for 2009, What's Up Entertainment Weekly

2008

The Best Lawyer To Get You Out Of Trouble for 2008, What's Up Entertainment Weekly

2007

The Best Lawyer To Get You Out Of Trouble for 2007, What's Up Entertainment Weekly

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Ruben Ortiz

1998 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Ruben Ortiz

Associations

2002 - Present

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1999 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1998 - Present

El Paso Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Jury Trials

Not Guilty Verdicts

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Education

1997

Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, Kansas

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas

MA - Masters

1992

University of Texas System, El Paso

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2021

The 24th Annual National Latina/o Law Student Association Virtual Conference & Moot Court Competition

“Starting your own firm: success in the law”

2017

Family Violence Seminar Family Violence Defense

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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