Attorneys

Susana Ruiz

Associate Attorney

Susana Ruiz is an associate attorney with S.L. Pitts, PC. Her practice is focused on family law. She is compassionate and driven about helping individuals in various types of family law issues.

Prior to joining S.L. Pitts, PC, Susana was a Rule 9 legal extern with King County Public Defense focusing on Juvenile law.  Through this externship, Susana gained invaluable litigation experience arguing on behalf of her clients in First Appearance proceedings.

Susana attended University of Washington School of Law.  There, she served as the lead law clerk with the Moderate Means Program focusing on Family law, Consumer law, and Housing law.  Susana was also a legal extern with the Children and Youth Advocacy Clinic where she participated and assisted in drafting memorandums for children to obtain Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.

Susana is licensed in Washington State and is fluent in Spanish.

Education

J.D. University of Washington School of Law

B.S., Sociology and Psychology – University of Idaho, Summa Cum Laude

Professional and Civic Involvement

Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section Member

King County Bar Association, Family Law Section Member

Latina/o Bar Association of Washington, Member