Richard Ruhl

Email address: rick@ruhllawgroup.com | Phone: (888) 443-1669

Richard grew up in Charlotte County. He has been in private practice in Southwest Florida since 2003.  He attended elementary, junior high and high school in Englewood and college in Fort Myers. He graduated from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami in 2001. After admission to the bar, Rick accepted a job with the Public Defender’s Office. From the Public Defender's Office, Rick accepted a job offer from the Law Office of Robert Distefano in Fort Lauderdale. After spending a year with Robert Distefano, he moved back to Punta Gorda to open his own practice. 

He is the father of two children, and in his free time enjoys coaching his daughter’s travel fast-pitch softball team and travels all around the state with the team.

Areas of practice

Admitted to practice

  • Florida, 2002

Education

  • St. Thomas University, School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2001
  • International College, BA major, summa cum laude

Professional memberships

  • Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Charlotte County Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, founding member

Community activities

Rick speaks to students at local elementary, junior and high schools, and volunteers his time to the youth of the community.

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