Daniel Rodriguez

Practice areas

Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury – Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse – Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

Daniel Rodriguez, a legal practitioner located in Bakersfield, California, specializes in personal injury law. He advocates for individuals across California who have sustained injuries in various scenarios, including motor vehicle collisions, workplace mishaps, defective product cases, slip-and-fall incidents, oil field accidents, and other instances resulting from the negligent actions of others. Furthermore, he adeptly handles cases involving wrongful death, providing support to families who have lost loved ones due to such unfortunate occurrences.

Beyond his focus on personal injury cases, Mr. Rodriguez’s professional scope encompasses an array of legal matters. He adeptly navigates cases involving professional malpractice, elder law, insurance law, and discrimination. Additionally, he extends his legal expertise to criminal defense, aiding individuals facing charges spanning from traffic violations to serious offenses like sex crimes and white collar crimes.

Mr. Rodriguez’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from California Polytechnic State University, achieved in 1977, and a Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law, attained in 1980. Prior to establishing his independent practice in 1994, he held partnership positions in two other Bakersfield law firms. He holds admission to practice law in all California state courts.

With a commitment to sharing his legal knowledge, Mr. Rodriguez contributes to Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College as a trial skills instructor. His expertise is also sought after by various legal organizations, such as the Consumer Attorneys of California and the American Association of Justice, where he frequently delivers lectures and conducts trial skills workshops. He maintains affiliations with notable professional groups, including the American Association for Justice, the Kern County Bar Association, and the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America. His peers recognize his contributions, as evidenced by his AV Preeminent* peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., utilized in accordance with Martindale-Hubbell’s certification processes, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell administers a peer review rating system, with ratings reflecting confidential opinions from members of the legal community and the judiciary. Ratings are categorized based on legal ability and ethical standards.