El Paso, Texas · Main Office
The Law Offices of Ruben Ortiz, PLLC was founded in El Paso in 1998, and its main office is still here at 1141 E. Rio Grande Ave. From this office, Attorney Ruben Ortiz, an El Paso native, represents people hurt in accidents and people facing state and federal criminal charges across El Paso County and Far West Texas. Call 915-545-1616. Se habla español.
Office Information
El Paso, TX · Main office
1141 E. Rio Grande Ave.
El Paso, TX 79902
Our Story
Ruben Ortiz grew up in El Paso and opened his practice here in May 1998. The firm has since added offices in San Antonio and Las Cruces, but El Paso remains its home base and the place where most of its criminal defense work is handled.
Practicing on the border shapes the work. Clients include families on both sides of the Rio Grande, workers who commute through the ports of entry, Fort Bliss service members, and drivers who spend long hours on I-10. Many prefer to talk through their case in Spanish, and the team does that every day. Attorney Ortiz is licensed in Texas and New Mexico, which matters in a metro area that crosses the state line. Learn more on his attorney profile or read client reviews.
Practice Areas
The El Paso office is the only office that handles both of the firm's practice areas. See the full personal injury and criminal defense overviews for more.
Freight moving through El Paso's ports of entry and along I-10 puts heavy trucks on local roads every day. These crashes can involve carriers, brokers, and insurers in more than one state or country, so evidence needs to be preserved early.
18-wheeler accident claimsCrashes on I-10, Loop 375, US 54, and Montana Avenue can cause lasting injuries. We deal with the insurers and explain how Texas fault rules may affect what you can recover.
Car accident claimsWhen an impaired driver causes a crash, the injured person may have a civil claim separate from any criminal case. In some situations, a business that over-served the driver may also share responsibility.
Drunk driver injury claimsWarehouses, manufacturing plants, and distribution centers employ thousands of El Pasoans. Texas employers are not required to carry workers' compensation, and that choice affects whether you can sue the employer directly.
Industrial accident claimsDowntown streets near the international bridges see heavy foot traffic alongside cars and buses. We help pedestrians and their families understand who may be responsible after a crash.
Pedestrian accident claimsTexas law allows a surviving spouse, children, and parents to bring a wrongful death claim. We walk families through who may file, what the claim can include, and the deadlines that apply.
Wrongful death claimsArrests at El Paso's ports of entry are often charged in federal court. These cases move under federal rules and sentencing guidelines, so early representation matters.
Bridge and border case defenseThe Border Patrol checkpoint on I-10 east of El Paso produces many drug and immigration-related stops. Search and seizure questions are often central to these cases.
Sierra Blanca checkpoint defenseA DWI arrest in El Paso County can bring both a criminal case and a separate license suspension proceeding with its own short deadline. We help you respond to both.
DWI defensePossession, distribution, and trafficking charges can be filed in state or federal court depending on the facts. The court and charge shape every decision that follows.
Drug charge defenseAssault, family violence, and weapons charges carry serious consequences for jobs, housing, and immigration status. We review the evidence and explain your options at every stage.
Violent crime defenseAn old arrest or charge can follow you into job and apartment applications. Texas law allows some records to be expunged or sealed through an order of nondisclosure.
Expunctions and nondisclosureCommunities
From the Upper Valley to the Lower Valley and out to the Sierra Blanca checkpoint, the El Paso office serves clients across the region. These are areas we serve, not additional office locations.
Live or got hurt on the New Mexico side? Our Las Cruces office serves Sunland Park, Santa Teresa, Chaparral, and Doña Ana County.
Why Clients Call
Founded and headquartered in El Paso by an attorney who grew up here.
Licensed in both states, which helps when a case crosses the state line.
Every conversation and document can happen in English or Spanish.
Injury cases on contingency, 25% when resolved without a lawsuit. Your written fee agreement states whether you are responsible for case expenses.
FAQ
The main office is at 1141 E. Rio Grande Ave., El Paso, TX 79902, and the office phone is 915-545-1616. It has been the firm's headquarters since Ruben Ortiz opened his practice in 1998. Please call before visiting so the right member of the team is available to meet with you.
Yes. The El Paso office handles both. Criminal matters include federal and bridge cases, Sierra Blanca checkpoint stops, DWI, drug charges, violent crimes, and record expunctions. Personal injury consultations are free; criminal defense consultations are handled case by case, so call to discuss your situation.
Yes. Crashes with trucks that cross through El Paso's ports of entry can involve carriers, brokers, and insurers in more than one state or country, and federal trucking rules often apply. The firm can review the crash report, identify who may be responsible, and explain the options available to you.
Attorney Ortiz is licensed in both Texas and New Mexico, so the firm can review cases on either side of the state line. Which state's law applies, and its filing deadlines, depends on the facts of the case. New Mexico generally allows three years to file an injury lawsuit, while Texas generally allows two.
Yes, in civilian personal injury and criminal matters. If a crash involved a government vehicle or happened on federal property, different federal rules and deadlines may apply, and military justice matters are handled separately. Call the office so the team can review where and how the incident happened.
Yes. Attorney Ruben Ortiz and the El Paso team work in English and Spanish every day. Sí, hablamos español. You can tell your story, ask questions, and review documents in the language you prefer. Visit the firm's Spanish-language page for more information.
In Texas, the general deadline to file an injury lawsuit is two years from the date of the injury. Claims against a government entity, such as the City of El Paso, El Paso County, or a state agency, generally require written notice within six months, and city charters can set shorter periods. Calling soon after an injury helps protect these deadlines.
The firm keeps two El Paso question-and-answer pages: one for personal injury in El Paso and one for criminal defense in El Paso. For questions about your own situation, call 915-545-1616 or request a consultation online.
Whether you were hurt in an accident or are facing a criminal charge, call the office where the firm started. We will listen, explain your options, and tell you what deadlines may apply.
This page provides general information, not legal advice. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney responsible for this content: Ruben Ortiz. Principal office: El Paso, Texas.
