Ruth Ryan-Cruz

Ruth Ryan-Cruz is a San Diego attorney who advises clients on business and corporate law, intellectual property, real estate, and estate planning. She works with entrepreneurs, executives, individuals, and families on legal matters involving business operations, risk management, property interests, and future planning. Her practice emphasizes relationship-based representation, practical counseling, and legal solutions tailored to each client’s goals, circumstances, and responsibilities across important personal and commercial decisions and legal planning.

Ruth earned her J.D. from California Western School of Law and her B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in High Technology Management from California State University San Marcos. Before law school, she developed business experience through management, technology, and insurance-related roles. Her education and practical background support her ability to understand business operations, evaluate legal risks, and advise clients on corporate, intellectual property, real estate, and estate planning matters.

Ruth previously worked with business and corporate law practices in Orange County and downtown San Diego before establishing her own practice in 2015. Her experience includes counseling business owners on lawful operations, intellectual property matters, real estate concerns, and estate planning. She also assists individuals and families with strategies designed to reduce legal risks and prepare for significant life events, combining business knowledge with practical legal guidance and planning decisions.

Ruth Ryan-Cruz was featured by San Diego Attorney Journal as a Rising Star in 2014. She has served as a director and executive member of the California Western School of Law Alumni Association and participates in business, estate planning, and professional bar organizations. Her community involvement includes volunteer work with local charitable and legal organizations. Her professional background reflects sustained commitment to client counseling, community service, and practical legal problem-solving.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ryan-Cruz Law, APC
• Member, San Diego County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association

Licensed State

• California
• Illinois

Education

• California Western School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• California State University, San Marcos
  Bachelor of Science (BS)