Adam Ramirez, J.D.
Editor
Authored and Reviewed
An award-winning journalist, editor and legal strategist, Adam has resided at the intersection of legal and journalism for two decades.
After law school, Adam spent two years clerking for a U.S. District Court judge. He researched and wrote legal precedent in published opinions on behalf of the Court.
He has been an editor, columnist and journalist at the Miami Herald, The Dallas Morning News, The Oregonian, Golf Digest, Forbes, FindLaw.com and other media outlets.
He lived in Colombia and Argentina teaching legal English to attorneys and law students. He is also a Spanish-language subject matter expert.
Expertise
- Legal journalism
- Digital strategy
- Editorial leadership
Achievements
- Award-winning journalist with 20 years of legal journalism experience
- Clerked for a U.S. District Court judge for two years.
- Editor/columnist/journalist at the Miami Herald, Forbes, The Dallas Morning News, The Oregonian, Golf Digest, FindLaw.com.
Education
University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law – Juris Doctor, Criminal & Immigration Law
University of Arizona – Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Marketing
Honors & Awards
- Two-Time Newsperson of the Year, University of Arizona, Department of Journalism
- The Freedom Forum National Journalism Award
- Ruben Salazar Memorial National Journalism Award
- Arizona Press Club Writing Awards
- National Association of Hispanic Journalist Scholarships
Professional Memberships
- National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Adam Ramirez, J.D. Content
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Is a DUI a Felony? What Penalties Can Apply? (2025)
Is a DUI a felony? Learn about the differences between misdemeanor and felony DUI, including the enhanced penalties that can be imposed for the latter. -
Aggravated DUI: Harsh Penalties for a Serious Offense (2025)
Aggravated DUI is an enhanced charge for certain serious DUI offenses. Learn about the factors that contribute to aggravated DUI charges. -
Pain And Suffering Lawyer: Seeking Full Compensation (2025)
A pain and suffering lawyer advocates for fair compensation for non-economic losses. Learn about these losses and how an attorney can help you. -
Pedestrian Hit by a Car: Your Legal Options (2025)
If you are a pedestrian hit by a car, this guide helps you determine your legal options and how much your case could be worth. -
Premises Liability Injury (2025)
Navigate complex liability laws and ensure compensation for your injuries. -
How Accident Lawyers Can Help Your Case (2025)
Accident lawyers can help recover losses if you’ve suffered injuries in an accident. ConsumerShield shows you why you should hire one. -
What Workers’ Comp Lawyers Won’t Tell You (2025)
What is the real process for filing a workplace injury claim? Learn what workers’ comp lawyers won’t tell you in this guide to workers’ comp claims. -
A Guide to Medical Malpractice Lawsuits (2025)
If you’ve been injured because of a medical professional’s negligence, you could file a malpractice lawsuit. This article offers a look at these claims. -
Insurance Wants To Total My Car But I Want To Keep It (2025)
Are you asking yourself, “What happens if insurance wants to total my car, but I want to keep it?” Learn what you can do to keep your vehicle. -
How Much Will Medicaid Take From My Settlement? (2025)
If you’ve asked yourself, “How much will Medicaid take from my settlement?” the team at ConsumerShield can provide the answers. -
How long can an eviction stay on your record? (2025)
Eviction records aren't on credit reports, but unpaid rent sent to collections can harm your credit score and stay on your report for up to seven years.
