Ruby Becker
Attorney & Juvenile Law Practice Lead
Commanding • Strategic • Unstoppable
Ruby Becker exudes confidence and clarity. She is a champion for parental rights, firmly believing that parents have a constitutional right to raise their children without unnecessary government interference. Just as strongly, she believes children have rights of their own, to safety, stability, and a voice in proceedings that shape their lives.
Her legal career spans both dependency and family law, giving her rare expertise in cases where children’s rights and parental rights intersect. From 2018 to 2021, Ruby represented parents and children in dependency cases against DCS at the Pima County Legal Defender’s Office. She then continued that work at the Maricopa County Office of the Public Advocate from 2021 to 2023. These roles gave her extensive experience standing up for families in the most high-stakes, emotionally charged cases, where the state often tries to dictate outcomes.
Ruby also brings a criminal defense background that makes her especially effective when clients are falsely accused of crimes or domestic violence. She knows how to cut through weak allegations, expose inconsistencies, and defend the truth with precision and force. Combined with her own personal experience navigating divorce with her child’s well-being at the center, Ruby balances empathy with unshakable strength.
Ruby Becker
Attorney & Juvenile Law Practice Lead
Commanding • Strategic • Unstoppable
Ruby Becker exudes confidence and clarity. She is a champion for parental rights, firmly believing that parents have a constitutional right to raise their children without unnecessary government interference. Just as strongly, she believes children have rights of their own, to safety, stability, and a voice in proceedings that shape their lives.
Her legal career spans both dependency and family law, giving her rare expertise in cases where children’s rights and parental rights intersect. From 2018 to 2021, Ruby represented parents and children in dependency cases against DCS at the Pima County Legal Defender’s Office. She then continued that work at the Maricopa County Office of the Public Advocate from 2021 to 2023. These roles gave her extensive experience standing up for families in the most high-stakes, emotionally charged cases, where the state often tries to dictate outcomes.
Ruby also brings a criminal defense background that makes her especially effective when clients are falsely accused of crimes or domestic violence. She knows how to cut through weak allegations, expose inconsistencies, and defend the truth with precision and force. Combined with her own personal experience navigating divorce with her child’s well-being at the center, Ruby balances empathy with unshakable strength.
Quick Facts About Ruby
Education
Bachelor’s Degree, Post University, 2010
Juris Doctorate: Cum Laude, Western State College of Law, 2017
Star Sign & Enneagram Type
♑ Capricorn
8 – The Challenger. Ruby is bold, decisive, and unyielding. She thrives in high-stakes situations, bringing fearless energy and relentless drive to every case. Her clients know that when she steps into the courtroom, she does so with one mission: to defend rights, protect families, and secure victory.
Fun Fact
Ruby was a part of making case law in Holly C. v. Tohono O’odham Nation, which was a complex case involving the Indian Child Welfare act and the UCCJEA.
What it's like to work with Ruby
Working with Ruby means having an attorney who commands the courtroom and refuses to be intimidated, whether by opposing counsel, state actors, or false allegations. She is relentless in her advocacy and deeply strategic in how she builds each case.
Ruby is especially trusted in cases involving children, where her belief in children’s rights guides her approach. She knows how to humanize families in front of judges, elevate the voices of children, and push back against systems that sometimes overlook what is truly best for them. Clients describe her as compassionate yet commanding, someone who offers both reassurance and fierce protection.
Her background in criminal defense and dependency law makes her uniquely suited for cases that combine family conflict, DCS involvement, and criminal accusations. Ruby doesn’t just fight, she wins by cutting through the noise and focusing on what truly matters: protecting families and securing justice.
Ruby’s dedication to her craft extends beyond her clients. She regularly attends continuing legal education (CLE) courses and observes oral arguments at the Court of Appeals and State Supreme Court, ensuring she stays sharp and ahead of the curve.
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What it's like to work with Ruby
Working with Ruby means having an attorney who commands the courtroom and refuses to be intimidated, whether by opposing counsel, state actors, or false allegations. She is relentless in her advocacy and deeply strategic in how she builds each case.
Ruby is especially trusted in cases involving children, where her belief in children’s rights guides her approach. She knows how to humanize families in front of judges, elevate the voices of children, and push back against systems that sometimes overlook what is truly best for them. Clients describe her as compassionate yet commanding, someone who offers both reassurance and fierce protection.
Her background in criminal defense and dependency law makes her uniquely suited for cases that combine family conflict, DCS involvement, and criminal accusations. Ruby doesn’t just fight, she wins by cutting through the noise and focusing on what truly matters: protecting families and securing justice.
Ruby’s dedication to her craft extends beyond her clients. She regularly attends continuing legal education (CLE) courses and observes oral arguments at the Court of Appeals and State Supreme Court, ensuring she stays sharp and ahead of the curve.
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Getting to Know Ruby
If you weren't in the legal profession, what would your alternative career be?
Medical Examiner
Which fictional lawyer or legal character do you resonate with the most? Why?
Alan Shore from Boston Legal. He is a brilliant attorney with a heart of gold.
If you could create a new law, what would it be and why?
All parties in any criminal or civil case would be provided an attorney at the time of filing of a legal pleading or contact with an agency, ie law enforcement, DCS, etc.
If you could have a legal-themed superpower, what would it be and why?
Reading minds. It would make cross-examination much easier.
Practice Areas
Ruby focuses on family and juvenile law, representing parents and children in high-conflict cases involving divorce, custody, support, and DCS involvement. Her background in dependency and criminal defense gives her a sharp edge in protecting families facing complex legal challenges.
FAMILY LAW
Ruby approaches family law with a rare mix of empathy and force. She’s handled everything from contested divorces and custody disputes to false allegations of abuse or domestic violence. Her criminal defense experience sharpens her ability to dismantle weak claims and expose inconsistencies that threaten her clients’ rights. Drawing from her own journey as a parent, Ruby connects deeply with families in crisis and builds strategies that prioritize children’s stability and well-being. Her work extends to mediation, spousal maintenance, and property division, always with a focus on protecting families and preserving their futures.
Juvenile LAW
As Modern Law’s Juvenile Law Practice Lead, Ruby stands at the forefront of defending parental rights and advocating for children’s safety and voice in the legal system. Before joining Modern Law, she served as a dependency attorney in both Pima and Maricopa counties, representing parents and children in high-stakes cases against DCS. Ruby was instrumental in shaping Arizona case law through Holly C. v. Tohono O’odham Nation, a landmark decision involving the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and the UCCJEA. Her courtroom presence and command of juvenile law make her a formidable advocate for families navigating dependency actions, guardianship disputes, and complex child welfare proceedings.