Daniel Rodriguez
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Bakersfield, California
Rodriguez & Associates
Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in California since: 1980
Education: University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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Rodriguez & Associates
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Daniel Rodriguez is the founder and president of Rodriguez & Associates in Bakersfield, California. His practice focuses on cases surrounding catastrophic personal injury involving negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of others involved in motor vehicle crashes, truck accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death.
A nationally recognized personal injury attorney, Mr. Rodriguez founded his firm on the principle of providing dedicated protection to people through compassionate legal service and the relentless pursuit of justice. He works tirelessly to help those recovering from serious injury hold negligent parties accountable and secure complete compensation to rebuild their lives after tragedy. What sets Mr. Rodriguez and his firm apart is his ability to pursue litigation on behalf of clients rather than accept low settlements that large corporations or insurance companies offer, ultimately obtaining maximum compensation for the individuals and families that need it most. Mr. Rodriguez’s trial count of over 150 trials speaks to his commitment to seeking justice for those he represents. His results include the top three verdicts in Kern County history and the largest personal injury settlement in Kern County history.
Mr. Rodriguez obtained his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, one of the country's top undergraduate public university engineering colleges. His practical background in engineering provides him with a unique knowledge base and perspective on challenging cases involving machinery, trucking accidents, and workplace accidents. In 1980, he graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law and passed the California state bar exam on his first attempt.
Mr. Rodriguez has consistently demonstrated hard work, leadership, and dedication to the community, earning him nationwide respect and admiration among colleagues and the public. Mr. Rodriguez is on the faculty of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College, where he teaches trial skills. He is also frequently asked to lecture and teach trial skills for organizations such as the Consumer Attorneys of California, American Association of Justice, and numerous other bar associations. In addition, he is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the American Association for Justice, the Kern County Bar Association, and the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America.
Among his accomplishments, he was the first recipient of the Gerry Spence Trial Warrior of the Year, and he has been selected for 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. He has been named to the 2021 “10 Best Attorneys – California” List by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. As a measure of the esteem in which he is held by his colleagues, Mr. Rodriguez has received an AV Preeminent peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1980, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.rodriguezlaw.net/attorneys/daniel-rodriguez/
- California State Bar, 1980
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, 2025
- Consumer Attorneys Of California, 2025
- Association Of Interstate Trucking Lawyers Of America, 2025
- American Association for Justice, 2025
- Kern County Trial Lawyers, 2025
- $35,793,475 - A record motor vehicle collision verdict in Iowa, 2024
- $115,000,000 - Largest Personal Injury Settlement in Kern County History
- $73,650,000 - Largest Verdict in Kern County History
- $70,578,289 - 2ND Largest Verdict in Kern County History
- $36,700,000 - 3RD Largest Verdict in Kern County History for Traumatic Brain Injury
- Christian’s life changed forever when a big rig suddenly pulled out in front of his vehicle. Unable to stop in time, his car went beneath the trailer, trapping him for over 30 minutes before first responders could rescue him., Client Testimonial: Christian, 2025
- When Bakersfield resident Patrick was commuting to work early one morning, his life changed in an instant. He struck a large piece of machinery that had been negligently left in the roadway by a truck driver—totaling his beloved Plymouth Barracuda and leaving him with broken bones, months of recovery, and a traumatic brain injury., Client Testimonial: Patrick, 2025
- Daniel Rodriguez shares why he founded his firm and the types of cases he handles. , Firm Overview, 2023
- Daniel Rodriguez spoke on KGET about a deadly crash involving the Bakersfield Police Department that occurred on January 19, 2023, Daniel Rodriguez represents family of police-involved car crash victim, 2023
- A wrongful death case involves an incident or accident that took place and someone was killed wrongfully because someone violated some law or safety regulation and wound up killing someone., Daniel Rodriguez Explains Wrongful Death, 2023
- Daniel Rodriguez represents the family of Mario Lares who was killed in a crash on January 19, 2023, that involved a Bakersfield Police Department patrol car, Daniel Rodriguez Speaks to KGET About Deadly Crash Involving Bakersfield Police Department, 2023
- Daniel Rodriguez discusses his upbringing as a migrant farmworker with KGET Studio 17 Live, Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With Daniel Rodriguez, 2022
- Daniel Rodriguez celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month., Hispanic Heritage Month: meet Daniel Rodriguez with Rodriguez & Associates, 2022
- Daniel Rodriguez continues his discussion on Hispanic Heritage Month with KGET, Hispanic Heritage Month: Continued conversation with Daniel Rodriguez from Rodriguez & Associates, 2022
- Daniel Rodriguez shares how school failed to protect special needs student, Attorney: School failed to protect Arvin special needs student, 2022
- Daniel Rodríguez, presidente y fundador de Rodríguez y Asociados, creció como trabajador agrícola migrante, Rodriguez y Asociados Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, 2022
- Daniel Rodriguez discusses Depp/Heard case., Bakersfield trial attorney finds lessons learned in Depp Heard defamation case, 2022
- Rodrigez & Associates receives $73.6M verdict., Jury awards $73.6M in pipeline explosion trial, largest in Kern history, 2022
- Reward announced for information in deadly street racing crash, $10,000 reward offered for information leading to arrest of motorcyclist in deadly street racing crash, 2022
- Trial begins for 2015 deadly explosion, Attorneys argue responsibility for deadly 2015 explosion as trial begins, 2022
- Danay Gonzalez y Daniel Rodriguez, hablan sobre manejando bajo la influencia después de celebraciones., Manejando Bajo la Influencia de Alcohol y/o Drogas, 2021
- Daniel Rodriguez talks to KGET about he greatest trial lawyers of all time, Local attorney talks about the greatest trial lawyers of all time, 2020
- Daniel Rodriguez shares the history of jury trial, Local attorney goes over the history behind a jury trial, 2020
- Daniel Rodriguez joins KGET live, Studio 17 Live Tuesday 7/21/2020, 2020
- Daniel Rodriguez files second lawsuit in molestation case, Second lawsuit filed against church and school over alleged molestation by former vice principal, 2020
- Daniel Rodriguez discusses allegations in molestation case, Fairfax School District, church, sued over ex-vice principal’s alleged sexual abuse of minor, 2020
- Rodriguez & Associates files lawsuit in sexual misconduct case, Lawsuit filed against North High School employee accused of sexual misconduct, 2019
- Daniel Rodriguez says district ignored signs that led to shooting, Taft Union High School shooting victim sues district, 2019
- Daniel Rodriguez represents student in sexual assault case, Student sexually assaulted, lawsuit filed against Kern High School District, 2019
- Daniel Rodrigez defines sexual misconduct, New details about second sexual misconduct accusation against Monsignor Craig Harrison, 2019
- Rodriguez & Associates receives $10M verdict, Jury awards $10M to family accusing former employee of misconduct, 2019
- Daniel Rodrigez claims district should be held liable, Opening statements presented in school shooting civil trial, 2019
- Daniel Rodriguez says school failed to protect student, Parents sue KHSD over alleged sexual misconduct by Liberty High School teacher, 2019
- Rodriguez & Associates obtained the highest personal injury verdict in Kern County history, Rodriguez & Associates - Top Personal Injury Law Firm in Kern County, 2019
- Daniel Rodriguez interviewed by KBAK Eyewitness News, Boys & Girls Club Sexual Assault Settlement, 2019
- Daniel Rodríguez, junto con Chantal Trujillo y Danay González , hablan sobre un veredicto, Rodriguez Y Asociados Ayuda a Una Familia Herida en un Accidente de Camión, 2019
- Daniel Rodriguez, along with Chantal Trujillo and Danay Gonzalez of Rodriguez & Associates discuss a verdict, Rodriguez & Associates Helps a Family Injured In A Major Big Rig Accident, 2019
- Rodriguez & Associates receives $70M jury verdict in big rig crash, Family Awarded $70 Million in Largest Personal Injury Verdict in Kern County, 2019
- Daniel Rodriguez represented a former Taft Union High student shooting victim, Taft Union High School Shooting Victim Sues District, 2019
- Rodriguez y Asociados, abogados de daños personales de Bakersfield, Abogados de Daños Personales De La Ciudad de Bakersfield, 2019
- Rodriguez y Asociados es una bufete de abogados en el condado de Kern con abogados latinos, Abogados de el Condado de Kern Que Son Latinos, 2019
- Daniel Rodríguez habla sobre la importancia de la experiencia en la profesión de derecho., Minuto Legal | La Importancia de la Experiencia, 2019
- Daniel Rodriguez habla sobre las características más importantes que debe tener un abogado., Minuto Legal | Las Características Más Importantes, 2019
- Daniel Rodríguez habla sobre tres características que debe buscar cuando busca un abogado., Minuto Legal | Qué Buscar Cuando se Busca un Abogado, 2019
- Abogado Daniel Rodríguez fue entrevistado por Telemundo, Abogado Daniel Rodriguez es Entrevistado Por Telemundo, 2019
- Rogriguez y Asociados ha contratado a algunos de los mejores talentos legales de la nación., Abogados de Lesiones Personales de Bakersfield, 2019
- Rogriguez y Asociados celebra y respeta la cultura latina, Conoce a Nuestros Abogados (Meet Our Lawyers), 2019
- Daniel Rodriguez shares what he likes best about his job - helping people., Legal Minute | Bakersfield Personal Injury Lawyer Daniel Rodriguez, 2019
- Daniel Rodriguez is highly attuned to the rights of oil field workers., Oil Field Accident Lawyer Daniel Rodriguez, 2019
- Daniel Rodriguez talks about the importance of hiring lawyer within your community., California Plaintiff Attorney Daniel Rodriguez: Hiring a Lawyer, 2019
- Daniel Rodriguez talks about how to find the right lawyer, Legal Minute | Finding the Right Lawyer, 2019
- Rodriguez & Associates has hired top local talent, Bakersfield Personal Injury Lawyers, 2019
- Daniel Rodriguez, was interviewed by 23ABC News, Vice Principal Seeks Claim Against Bakersfield Police Department, 2019
- Boy & Girls Club agrees to pay $975,000, Settlement in Lawsuit Against Boys & Girls Club Due to Sexual Assault, 2019
- Daniel Rodriguez' discusses one of his favorite books, "The Grapes of Wrath", Bakersfield Injury Attorney Daniel Rodriguez's Favorite Book, 2018
- Daniel Rodriguez represents mistreated army veteran, Army veteran says local doctor mistreated him, 2018
- Settlement reached in Girls & Boys Club sex abuse case, Boys and Girls Club of Kern County settles sex abuse lawsuit, 2018
- Daniel Rodriguez serves clients in Kern County and is a seasoned marathon runner. , Bakersfield Personal Injury Lawyer Daniel Rodriguez, 2018
- The attorneys at Rodriguez & Associates are committed to serving our local Kern County clients as well as clients from outside the county. Regardless of your location, when you need a really good personal injury lawyer, contact us., Bakersfield Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Kern County, 2018
- Join Attorney Daniel Rodriguez as he pushes through all obstacles and defeats all odds in his journey to Africa., Daniel Rodriguez | Africa Marathon | Part One, 2018
- Join Attorney Daniel Rodriguez as he pushes through all obstacles and defeats all odds in his journey to Africa., Daniel Rodriguez | Africa Marathon | Part Two, 2018
- Join Attorney Daniel Rodriguez as he pushes through all obstacles and defeats all odds in his journey to Africa., Daniel Rodriguez | Africa Marathon | Part Three, 2018
- Daniel Rodriguez live on Hablemos Derecho, Hablemos Derecho | 10.5.18, 2018
- Daniel Rodriguez live on Hablemos Derecho, Hablemos Derecho | 10.12.18, 2018
- Daniel Rodriguez live on Hablemos Derecho, Hablemos Derecho | 9.28.18, 2018
- Daniel Rodriguez live on Hablemos Derecho, Hablemos Derecho | 9.24.18, 2018
- Daniel Rodriguez live on Hablemos Derecho, Hablemos Derecho | 8.27.18, 2018
- Daniel Rodriguez live on Hablemos Derecho, Hablemos Derecho | 8.3.18, 2018
- Nuevos miembros de Rodriguez y Asociados, Rodriguez & Associates | Nuevos Miembros, 2018
- On June 10, 2024, a young woman received a unanimous $35,793,475 verdict following a 2-week-long trial in eastern Iowa – a record motor vehicle collision verdict in the state., 2024
- Kern County Democratic Party: Many of our staff members are involved in the Democratic Party here in Kern County. We are passionate about championing our community’s families and supporting access to healthcare, education and other resources for agricultural workers in Kern County., 2025
- Ongoing sponsor of the Bakersfield College football program., 2024
- Special Olympics Kern County donor; sponsor of the 2024 Golf Fore Kids fundraiser tournament., 2024
- Annual School Backpack Giveaway: We are proud to team up with HOT 94.1 for our annual school backpack giveaway! Our attorneys and staff work together with HOT 94.1 to provide backpacks and school supplies to kids who need them! In addition to giving away backpacks, we also put together a raffle where lucky individuals have a chance to win special prizes including iPads, TVs and more! This event gives our law firm a chance to get to know our community better while providing a safe and festive atmosphere for families to enjoy!, 2025
- Bakersfield Animal Care: Yearly awareness for Clear The Shelters, the nationwide pet adoption event, held every summer, that helps find loving homes for animals in need. Collected and dropped off donations for Christmas toys, treats, and goodies., 2024
- The American Heart Association: Sponsor events throughout the year and participate in the annual Kern County Heart and Stroke Walk™., 2024
- Celebration Nation: We are a drop-off location for their annual Christmas Toy and Shoe Drive for Farmworkers’ Kids. Celebration Nation is a nonprofit focused on helping the Indigenous/Latino Community., 2024
- Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Burn Unit: Rodriguez & Associates made a donation of $200,000.00 to the Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Burn Unit and the Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Neuro Trauma Unit. We are passionate about this contribution because people in our community will be able to receive medical services locally without having to travel outside of Bakersfield!, 2019
- Dreams & Hope For The Children: Donor for the Dreams & Hope For The Children’s Annual Back 2 School event. Dreams & Hope For The Children serves foster youth and low-income families in need of assistance in the Bakersfield area. Their Back 2 School event supplies the children with backpacks and supplies as well as haircuts and a fun celebration with the community.
- The East Bakersfield Festival: The East Bakersfield Festival at Jefferson Park in East Bakersfield aims to bring the community together, offering music, food, and fun for the whole family. We give our support to this local community event because we love to develop partnerships and engage with the people and organizations that make Bakersfield a welcoming and thriving community for all.
- Kern County Sheriff’s Honor Run: The 8th Annual Kern County Sheriff’s Office Employees Benefit Association Honor Run supports the children of fallen Kern County Sheriff’s deputies. We sponsor this local 5K and 10K race with the proceeds going to support scholarships for the fallen deputies’ children and the Sheriff’s Activity League (SAL) children.
- The Sikh Women’s Run: Our firm proudly supported the 2022 Sikh Women’s Run. The Bakersfield Sikh Women’s Association’s annual 5K run provides scholarships to Kern County high school seniors and supports community programs. The theme for 2022’s run was “Walk for Hope” and we are happy to be a part of providing hope for a brighter, safer, and healthier future for our community.
- United Farm Workers and The Cesar Chavez Foundation: Supported A Campesino Christmas at the Forty Acres. A gift giveaway for the children of farmworkers (between the ages of 3-16). The United Farm Workers makes a difference for farmworkers and helps keep Cesar Chavez’s dream. The Cesar Chavez Foundation inspires and transforms communities through social enterprises that address essential human, cultural and community needs.
- Sponsor of the annual Tips for CHiPs event, benefiting the California Association of Highway Patrolmen (CAHP) Widows and Orphans’ Trust Fund. The CAHP Widows and Orphans’ Trust Fund is dedicated to assisting families of California Highway Patrol officers in the event they die, regardless of cause.
- CASA of Tulare County: Super Sponsor of the 5K Superhero Run & Kids Race. CASA of Tulare County is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of children in foster care.
- Daniel Rodriguez is listed as a favorite in the “Best Personal Injury Lawyer” category by The Bakersfield Californian Best of Bakersfield Readers’ Choice Poll 2024., Best Personal Injury Lawyer, The Bakersfield Californian, 2024
- Recognized by Expertise.com’s 2024 Best Personal Injury Lawyers list., Best Personal Injury Lawyers, Expertise, 2024
- Selected for the 2023 Forbes Advisor list of the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Bakersfield, CA., Forbes Advisor List, Forbes, 2023
- Daniel Rodriguez selected as a favorite personal injury lawyer in Bakersfield, CA., Favorite Best Personal Injury Lawyer, Best of Bakersfield Reader’s Choice Awards, 2023
- Earned the Number 1 verdict in California in the areas of Brain Injury, Burn Injury, and Bodily Injury on the TopVerdict.com list of Top 10 Personal Injury Verdicts in California for a $73,650,000 verdict in personal injury case of Ruckman, et al. v. Big N Deep, et al., #1 on Top Verdict, Topverdict.com, 2022
- Recognized by the Daily Journal’s Top Verdicts for obtaining the largest verdict in Kern County history in Ruckman et al. v. Big N Deep Ag Development Co. et al., Daily Journal's Top Verdicts, Daily Journal, 2022
- Daniel Rodriguez chosen as a favorite personal injury lawyer in Bakersfield, Favorite Best Personal Injury Lawyer, Best of Bakersfield Reader’s Choice Awards, 2022
- Daniel Rodriguez recognized as one of the 10 best attorneys in California, “10 Best Attorneys – California” List, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorney, 2021
- Daniel Rodriguez obtained one of the top 50 jury verdicts in 2019, Top 50 Jury Verdicts, TopVerdict.com, 2019
- Daniel Rodriguez chosen as the best lawyer in Bakersfield, Best Lawyer in Bakersfield, Best of Bakersfield Reader’s Choice Award, 2019
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA - B.S., Major: Electronic Engineering, 1977
- University of California at Los Angeles School of Law - J.D., 1980
- Frequent Lecturer, CAOC, Local Bar Associations
- Voir Dire in Wrongful Death Cases, CAOC, September
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