Matthew Jay Ruff is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, driving while intoxicated and 52 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from California State University, Fresno in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years. Matthew practices at Law Offices of Matthew J. Ruff in Torrance, CA and 1 other location.
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.Matthew represented a family member for a very serious DUI charge in California. The DMV was trying to take the drivers license for a year. Matthew got a hearing with the licensing bureau right away and was able to stop the suspension until a hearing was held. At the court hearing he submitted proof that the breath machine was not reliable and got the police officer to admit that he did not know for sure if the test was accurate, he asked the Judge to dismiss the case and she did.
Great service, excellent skills as a criminal lawyer
I was arrested for domestic violence charges under section 273.5 and section 243.e.1. After spending nearly 72 hours in jail, I walked out of the LA county jail, I was totally perplexed and didn’t know what to do. By god’s grace I found Matt. No words could describe Matt’s skill and the knowledge of the law. Matt proved to the jury that I was innocent and ensured the case got dismissed. I am truly impressed with the work of Matt, and I would not hesitate to recommend Matt in a heartbeat.
Excellent service
Got my charges reduced, saved my reputation and job.
Great experience, excellent result.
Want to thank you for your hard work.
I was facing my fourth DUI as a felony, Matthew not only got the charge dropped to lesser charge, I got no jail time and did not lose my license. His work on my case far exceeded any expectations I had when I first started looking for an attorney, hiring Mr. Ruff was the best decision I could have made.
Matthew is the greatest, his skills at trial were truly remarkable. Matthew stood by me when the DA wanted to send me to jail for child endangerment and DUI in Los Angeles County, he took the case to trial and won, all charges dismissed!
Services
Areas of Law
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Criminal Law 41
- Criminal Defense
- Driving While Intoxicated
- Drug Crimes
- Felonies
- Homicide
- Parole and Probation
- Traffic Violations
- Juvenile Law
- Misdemeanors
- DUI
- Driving under the Influence
- Theft
- Burglary
- Internet Crimes
- Wiretapping
- Wire Fraud
- Weapons Charges
- Vehicular Homicide
- Sex Crimes
- Search and Seizure
- Post-Conviction Remedies
- Murder
- Manslaughter
- Mail Fraud
- International Extradition
- International Criminal Law
- Habeas Corpus
- Forgery
- Forensic Science
- Forensic Medicine
- Forensic DNA
- Forensic Accounting
- Federal Criminal Law
- Extradition
- Extortion
- DUI/DWI
- Criminal Investigation
- Criminal Fraud
- Criminal Forfeiture
- Criminal Conspiracy
- Civil Forfeiture
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Assault 2
- Sexual Assault
- Assault and Battery
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Family Law 1
- Domestic Violence
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Child Abuse and Neglect 1
- Child Abuse
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Restraining Orders
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White Collar Crime
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Malicious Prosecution
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Drivers License Suspension
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Appellate Practice 1
- Criminal Appeals
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Antitrust and Trade Regulation 1
- Criminal Antitrust
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Other 2
- Molestation
- Dependency Law
Practice Details
Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1995, California
1995, U.S. District Court, Central and Eastern Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
MembershipsKern County and Los Angeles Bar Associations
State Bar of California
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of the Pacific
Class of 1995
J.D.
Other EducationCalifornia State University, Fresno
Class of 1991
B.S.
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1967
St. Charles, Missouri, March 14, 1967
Matthew Jay Ruff
The Old Courthouse Building18411 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite 417Torrance, CA 90504U.S.A.
Show on map1412 17th Street, Suite 555Bakersfield, CA 93301U.S.A.
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