Adam Ruiz

Adam Ruiz

3.2
Rating: 2.2

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, International Law
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019
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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 26 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Membership Lapsed

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

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Adam Ruiz's Reviews

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3.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Estrellita Valle | September 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney

2nd Chances

It's been one hell of a ride with Mr. Adam but he bounced back and finished what he started. My husband's case was pretty much an easy case but during our case we encountered many obstacles. Me and my husband were at the point of losing hope but Adam got it done. He proved me wrong! He made me believ...e in 2nd chances. My husband received his Permanent Resident Card yesterday. We are beyond happy! We will definitely be using Adam again in 3 years when it comes time to apply for my husband's citizenship. I am beyond thankful for what Adam has done for us despite all that has happened. Thanks Adam & Tamara!!

Posted by anonymous | January 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer with wonderful results

I hired Mr. Ruiz to assist me in terminating my probation early. When I first met with him he was honest that I may not get the results I wanted but it was worth a try. He filed the motion to terminate and sent subpoenas for all my witnesses. He argued my case and all my successes before the judge an...d argued with the State Attorney on my behalf. The judge granted my petition to terminate early and I am free now thanks to Mr. Ruiz. I would recommend him to everyone and would use him again in the future if I needed him.

Posted by Tonya | May 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Worst lawyer and services ever!!

If you want to give your life savings away, be lied to and get absolutely get nothing in return except more problems he's your man.

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Experience

Rating:  2.2 (Strong Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2019

updated on 10/14/2019

This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Public Reprimand - with Conditions issued in FL, 2016

updated on 10/21/2016

Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior and places conditions on the lawyer's license.

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Adam Ruiz Attorney at Law

Associations

Florida Bar

Education

1999

Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Oglethorpe University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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    This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019
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