Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney Joins Rossen Law Firm

Ruth Martinez brings over 35 years of experience to the South Florida firm

Feb. 22, 2026 at 7:14pm

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Rossen Law Firm, a leading South Florida criminal defense firm, announced that Ruth M. Martinez, Esq., a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney, has joined the firm as a Senior Defense Attorney. Martinez, who has over 35 years of experience in Florida courtrooms, most recently served as Criminal Division Manager for the Office of Regional Conflict Counsel in Palm Beach County.

Why it matters

The addition of Martinez, an experienced and respected criminal defense attorney, strengthens Rossen Law Firm's ability to provide high-quality legal representation to clients facing serious criminal charges in South Florida. Her expertise and leadership will be valuable assets to the firm's growing multi-office operation.

The details

Martinez has first-chaired cases ranging from juvenile delinquency to life-punishable and capital felonies. She is known for her exhaustive preparation, disciplined motion practice, and steady presence in high-pressure settings. Prior to joining Rossen Law Firm, she ran her own West Palm Beach defense practice for nearly 20 years and previously tried serious felonies as an Assistant Public Defender in the 15th Judicial Circuit.

  • Martinez most recently served as Criminal Division Manager for the Office of Regional Conflict Counsel in Palm Beach County.
  • Martinez ran her own West Palm Beach defense practice for nearly 20 years prior to joining Rossen Law Firm.

The players

Ruth M. Martinez

A Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney with over 35 years of experience in Florida courtrooms.

Adam Rossen

The founder and CEO of Rossen Law Firm, a leading South Florida criminal defense firm.

Rossen Law Firm

A South Florida criminal and DUI defense firm dedicated to helping good people when bad things happen so they can achieve their best future.

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What they’re saying

“Ruth embodies what we mean when we say we're defending people's tomorrows. She reminds our team that as criminal defense attorneys, we are giving people a real second chance and protecting their future. One arrest doesn't just impact a client; it can change the course of their children's and grandchildren's lives. Ruth understands that generational impact better than anyone, and she fights every case with that in mind. Having her on our team is a blessing for our clients and for this firm.”

— Adam Rossen, Founder and CEO of Rossen Law Firm

“I always tell people that as criminal defense lawyers, we're doing God's work. To me, that means standing up for the people who need justice the most, the ones everyone else is ready to judge or forget. I came to Rossen Law Firm because this team truly believes our clients are more than the worst thing they're accused of, and they're willing to put in the work it takes to prove that in court.”

— Ruth M. Martinez, Senior Defense Attorney, Rossen Law Firm

The takeaway

The addition of Ruth M. Martinez, an experienced and respected criminal defense attorney, to the Rossen Law Firm team strengthens the firm's ability to provide high-quality legal representation to clients facing serious criminal charges in South Florida. Her expertise and leadership will be valuable assets as the firm continues to grow and serve the community.