Specialty:
"Ryan W. Gertz is a board-certified criminal lawyer who obtained his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center. He has tried more than 125 criminal jury trials and has obtained not-guilty verdicts more than sixty times. He is a member of the National College of DUI Defense, the College of the State Bar of Texas, the Jefferson County Young Lawyers Association, and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Ryan W. Gertz is admitted to practice in Texas, U.S. District Court Eastern, Western, and Southern Districts of Texas. During the past ten years, he has obtained more than forty-five acquittals, three directed verdicts, and several hung jury dismissals in criminal cases. The Gertz Kelley Law Firm and its team provide comprehensive legal support across various practice areas, including criminal defense, civil litigation, and other legal matters. With a commitment to delivering quality services, clients can expect reliable and proficient legal support throughout their legal journeys.
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2026 Update: Ryan W. Gertz has won dozens of DWI and intoxication-related jury trials and is recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers and the Jefferson County Bar Association’s "Outstanding Young Lawyer" Award in 2014. The Gertz Kelley Law Firm serves clients primarily in Jefferson, Harris, Galveston, Hardin, Tyler, Orange, and Chambers counties."








