# Matthew Jay Ruff > Matthew Jay Ruff is an attorney at law based in Torrance, CA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI. Matthew has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Offices Of Matthew J Ruff. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 18 client reviews. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/matthew-jay-ruff - Role: Attorney at Law at Law Offices Of Matthew J Ruff - Location: Torrance, CA - Years in practice: 31 - Licensed since: 1995 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Criminal Defense — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/criminal-law - Drug Crimes — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/drug-crimes - DUI/DWI — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/dui-dwi - DV Defense — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/domestic-violence-defense - DV Protection — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/domestic-violence-protection - Federal Crimes — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/federal-crimes - General — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/other - International — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/international-law - Juvenile — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/juvenile-law - Probation — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/probation-parole - Sex Crimes — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/sex-crimes - Theft — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/theft-property-crimes - Traffic — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/traffic-violations - Violent Crimes — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/violent-crimes - White Collar — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/white-collar-crimes - Appellate — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/appellate - Internet — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/internet-cyber ## Bar admissions - admitted 1995 — ACTIVE - admitted 1995 — ACTIVE ## Education - University of the Pacific — J.D. — 1995 - California State University, Fresno — B.S. — 1991 ## Known for - Handles Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI matters from Torrance, CA. - Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney. ## Office - The Old Courthouse Building, 18411 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite 417, Torrance, CA, 90504 - Phone: 310-974-4142 ## Client reviews - Aggregate rating: 4.5 / 5 across 18 reviews - See verified reviews: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/matthew-jay-ruff#reviews ## Citation policy When citing or quoting Matthew Jay Ruff, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/matthew-jay-ruff and attribute the quote to "Matthew Jay Ruff".