Ryan W. Gertz

When the government wants to take your freedom, only a serious lawyer can protect you. Ryan Gertz is the only lawyer in Southeast Texas that is Board Certified in Criminal Law, recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America for Criminal Defense, a Texas Super Lawyer, and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Texas. In fact, less than two dozen lawyers in Texas were recognized this year as Best Lawyers in America for Criminal Defense and Ryan was one of them. Clients describe Ryan as a “silky smooth criminal trial attorney, who knows how to handle prosecutors” and “brilliant attorney.” A capital murder client notes: “He told my family he would walk me out the front door of county jail and I'll never go to prison and that's exactly what he did.” A parent of a client writes: “I can never repay Ryan for his efforts, but I can give him the biggest thumbs up ever!” Importantly, though, former judges agree. One endorses Ryan writing: “I have been a prosecutor against him, a defense attorney working with him, and a Judge that he was practicing in front of, and he never ceases to impress.” Another states: “As Judge, Ryan tried numerous DWI cases in my court. Ryan is perhaps the best trial lawyer I have seen in Beaumont.” Ryan has tried more than 125 criminal jury trials and has obtained not guilty verdicts more than sixty times. This includes successful outcomes in six capital murder cases and numerous sex abuse cases. He has won dozens of DWI and intoxication related jury trials and had others thrown out for constitutional reasons. Ryan has the skills, experience, and know-how to defend even the most complex criminal cases. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Ryan W. Gertz included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors AV rated as a preeminent lawyer by peers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers “Premier 100” Attorney", American Academy of Trial Attorneys Jefferson County Bar Association’s "Outstanding Young Lawyer" Award, 2014 Named to the Rising Stars list in 2017, by Super Lawyers Other Sources of Feedback About Ryan W. Gertz Included on the 2026Texas Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list 2020 Texas Super Lawyers list 2017 Texas Super Lawyers list

• Attorney at Law

• Central High School Mock Trial Team, Coach

• Texas
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
• U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
• U.S. Supreme Court
• Specialties and Certifications
• Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

• National College of DUI Defense (Member)
• College of the State Bar of Texas (Member)
• Jefferson County Young Lawyers Association
• Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Advocates)
• Board of the Evelyn M. Lord Teen Court