About Daniel
Daniel Rodriguez is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1980. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Rodriguez is the founder and president of Rodriguez & Associates, a law firm located in Bakersfield, California. He has been practicing law for over forty-five years, serving clients throughout Kern County and the surrounding areas.
Mr. Rodriguez earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law, where he graduated in 1980. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering in 1977. During his time at UCLA, he developed a strong foundation in legal principles and honed his analytical skills.
Mr. Rodriguez concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury law, including cases involving brain injuries, car accidents, wrongful death, and trucking accidents. He represents individuals and families who have suffered due to the negligence of others. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Rodriguez has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Kern, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Bakersfield for several years.
Mr. Rodriguez is an active member of the California State Bar Association. He has been recognized by his peers and has been selected to the California Super Lawyers list every year since 2009. He is also a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, an invitation-only group composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the United States. Mr. Rodriguez is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Kern County effectively.
