Ruth M. Martinez

Ruth M. Martinez is a senior criminal defense lawyer at Rossen Law Firm with more than 35 years of courtroom experience in Florida. She has handled over 140 jury trials to verdict, including more than 110 felony trials. Since 1995, she has been Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law, a respected credential for trial lawyers. Her work focuses on serious felony and DUI cases, careful case review, strong motion practice, and clear guidance for clients facing charges that may affect freedom, record, and future.

Ruth earned her J.D. from George Washington University National Law Center. She also earned her B.A. from the University of Miami, graduating with General Honors. Her major was Mathematics, and her minors were English and Religion. This education supports her detailed, organized approach to criminal defense. Her legal training, writing background, and analytical skills help her review evidence, prepare arguments, question witnesses, and explain legal options in a way clients can understand.

Ruth began her legal career as an Assistant Public Defender in the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County. She tried serious felony cases, managed a heavy docket, and took on lead duties in the felony division. She later founded her own practice, where she handled criminal defense, appeals, and related matters. She also served as Criminal Division Manager for the Office of Regional Conflict Counsel in Palm Beach County while maintaining a serious-felony caseload, including death-penalty matters.

Ruth M. Martinez helps people by bringing steady judgment, strong preparation, and trial skills to difficult criminal cases. She reviews facts carefully, challenges weak evidence, prepares witnesses, and builds defense strategies based on each client’s situation. Her years in public defense, private practice, and leadership roles give her a broad view of the criminal court system. Clients benefit from her calm advocacy, courtroom experience, and focus on protecting their rights at every stage.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Criminal Defense Attorney, Rossen Law Firm
• Member, The Florida Bar

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• George Washington University National Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Miami
  Bachelor Of Arts (BA)

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