With a background in social work and 17 years of litigation experience, Jennifer B. Ruben, is passionate about working alongside individuals who are going through a difficult, pivotal time in their lives and guiding them through the legal system with dignity and respect.
A seasoned litigator, Ms. Ruben began her legal career as an assistant district attorney in Brooklyn, New York, prosecuting some of the most violent, complex, high-publicity Domestic Violence and Sex Crimes cases in New York City. Because of her background in social work, her approach to litigation has always been to truly connect and understand the victim’s point of view, and then vigorously advocate for them in Court. During her seven years as a Brooklyn prosecutor, Ms. Ruben only lost one trial, and became known within the office for winning “unwinnable” cases.
Upon moving to Arizona in 2010, Ms. Ruben worked for a non-profit, funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, to deliver legal services to Indian tribes. A year later, Ms. Ruben was hired by the Yavapai-Apache Nation, where she served as the Chief Prosecutor for over six years.
Ms. Ruben began her career in the court system as a Victim Advocate in Columbus, Ohio, where she supported victims of stalking as they navigated the criminal justice system. She earned her undergraduate degree in Social Welfare from the University of Wisconsin- Madison, and her law degree from Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C.
Ms. Ruben was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. An avid outdoor enthusiast, Ms. Ruben worked as a backpacking and canoeing guide during college, and has backpacked in almost all 50 states, including Alaska. Ms. Ruben also loves international travel and has lived in West and Central Africa for years and spent significant time in the Middle East. Ms. Ruben speaks several languages.
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Glazer Hammond, PLLC
223 N. Elden Street
Flagstaff, AZ, 86001
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AZ | Active | 2011 | 03/04/2021 |
NY | Resigned | 2003 | 07/11/2019 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Client's Choice | Avvo | 2019 |
Top 100 American Trial Lawyers | Association of American Trial Lawyers | 2019 |
10 Best Attorneys | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate Attorney | Glazer Hammond, PLLC | 2018 - Present |
Chief Prosecutor | Yavapai-Apache Nation | 2012 - 2018 |
Director of Legal Training | Southwest Center for Law and Policy | 2011 - 2012 |
Adjunct Professor | University Of Arizona School Of Law | 2011 - 2012 |
Senior Trial Attorney | Kings County District Attorney's Office (Brooklyn, New York) | 2003 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Coconino County Bar Association | Member | 2018 - Present |
Arizona Women Lawyers Association | Member | 2018 - Present |
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Arizona Chapter) | Member | 2018 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Georgetown University | J.D. | 2002 |
University of Wisconsin, Madison | BA - Social Welfare | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Law Talks | Court Basics for Friends and Relatives Raising Children | 2019 |
Law Talks | Seeking an Order of Protection in a custody case | 2019 |
Case name | Outcome |
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People v. Dieuvais | Conviction |
People v Ze-Jun Wang (2007) | Conviction |
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WIlliam Richardson, Family Attorney on Jan 15, 2019
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I have had the opportunity to work with Ms. Ruben on numerous cases over the years, and from experience I can say she is honest, thoughtful, deeply committed to the success of her clients, and more than willing to put in the time to assure the best representation of her clients' interests. Ms. Ruben is one of the rare attorneys who truly cares about her clients as individuals and will spend the necessary time to be sure she understands, in detail, what they desire and how best to achieve the desired results. Without reservation I would refer any client with a family law question to Ms. Ruben knowing that she has the legal skills, knowledge, trial experience, and compassion to provide the highest level of legal representation.
Jacob Smets, Family Attorney on Jan 10, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
Mrs. Ruben has been integral in mentoring me in the beginning of my career. She is always positive and thoughtful with her words and actions. She is extremely hard working but never too busy to provide guidance or aid when asked. She always provides me with new points of view for how I approach issues both in my cases and my everyday life. With quick wit and an infectious laugh, I am proud and lucky to call her mentor and friend.
Stephen Glazer, Family Attorney on Jan 10, 2019
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Jennifer is very smart and hard working. She is extremely dedicated to obtaining the best result for her clients. I highly recommend her for all family law needs, including: divorce, child custody, and child support issues.