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TOP Criminal Defense Attorney in California, Matthew Ruff

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Criminal Defense Attorney Matthew J. Ruff has devoted his entire legal career to Criminal Defense,Over 25 years of Experience. Unlike many other Attorneys who may "side line" in the area of criminal defense, Attorney Ruff has limited his practice to exclusive criminal defense for over two decades. Prior to starting his work in Criminal Defense he worked in one of the largest District Attorney's Offices in the State of California. This gives his clients an edge by having "inside knowledge" of how his client's case will be prosecuted. He also gives his clients the added "edge" and an educational background in Law Enforcement, Police Science and Administration of Criminal Justice. Put simply, he knows the "ins and outs" of the Criminal Justice system from the police, the D.A. and the Judge hearing the case, giving his clients a distinct advantage when charged with a crime. Matthew is also a life-long member of the National College of DUI Defense, an organization committed to excellence in the defense of DWI and driving under the influence charges.

Matthew has been given a top rating of Superb by AVVO and enjoys a 5 star rating on Yelp, Google and all other on line search sites.

What also sets Attorney Ruff apart from most other attorneys is the fact that he gives the client one-on-one attention. He is always available to consult directly, never passing his client's off to a paralegal or legal assistant. He believes his clients deserve this kind of respect.

He is known in California as a top criminal lawyer, a zealous defender and an aggressive "FIGHTER" for his clients.

Torrance Criminal Defense Attorney Matthew J. Ruff is licensed to practice law in the entire State of California, as well as the Federal District Courts in California and the Federal Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeal.

In addition to his stellar record in Jury Trials, Attorney Ruff is also an accomplished appellate attorney who has obtained tremendous victories for his clients in the Appeals Courts. You may have seen his legal commentary on TV or read interviews he has given in nearly twenty years he has practiced law. Matthew has an exemplary record with the California State Bar and enjoys the highest rating by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

Attorney Matthew J. Ruff is a member of or is affiliated with the following legal
organizations:

  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • California Bar Association (CBA)
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • California Trial Lawyers Association
  • American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
  • California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ)
  • National Association for Criminal Justice
  • Kern County Bar Association
  • California DUI Defenders
  • California Consumer Attorneys
  • Federal Defenders

See our "client testimonial " page for a sample of actual client comments about actual case results.

Follow Matthew Ruff on Google for informative posts on community issues relating to criminal defense and DUI law.

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  • Kern County Office Location
    1412 17th Street, Suite 555
    Bakersfield, CA 93301
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  • San Pedro Location
    222 W. 6th Street CA
    San Pedro, CA 90731
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  • Downtown L.A. Office
    333 South Grand Avenue
    Los Angeles, CA 90012
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  • Torrance Office Location
    18411 Crenshaw Boulevard
    Torrance, CA 90504
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