About

Amy Ruiz is a highly experienced lawyer in Tampa, Florida, with a background in criminal defense, personal injury, and traffic cases.

Amy Ruiz graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing and International Economics from the University of Florida in 2000. She then went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from the Florida State College of Law in 2004. During her time at Florida State, she was a member of the Journal of Transnational Law & Policy and studied Comparative Constitutional Law at the University of Innsbruck in Austria.

After completing her education, Amy Ruiz returned to her hometown of Tampa and began her legal career as an Assistant Public Defender for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. She handled a wide range of cases, including motions, hearings, non-jury trials, and jury trials. In 2006, she transitioned to the role of Assistant State Lawyer for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, where she prosecuted thousands of cases, from misdemeanors to first-degree felonies.

In 2011, Amy Ruiz joined a law office specializing in insurance defense, where she worked on personal injury and bodily injury cases, as well as the Chinese Drywall Multi-District Litigation. Since 2012, she has been in private practice as the managing member of Amy Ruiz Law, PL, focusing on traffic, criminal defense, and personal injury cases. Additionally, she serves as a special magistrate for the City of Tampa, presiding over zoning and code enforcement cases.

Amy Ruiz\s diverse legal background and experience make her a valuable asset to clients seeking representation in a variety of legal matters. Her dedication to providing high-quality legal services and her commitment to her community set her apart as a top lawyer in Tampa, Florida.

Legal Issues

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

DUI & DWI

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Juvenile Law

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• Spanish: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Special Magistrate
  City of Tampa
  2017
• Managing has membership
  Amy Ruiz Law, PL
  2012
• Associate Lawyer
  Masten, Peterson, & Denbo
  2011
• Assistant State Lawyer
  Mark Ober State Lawyer for the 13th Judicial Circuit
  2006
• Assistant Public Defender
  Julie Holt Public Defender for the 13th Judicial Circuit
  2004

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