Family Law

• Adoption
• Guardianship
  The surviving family members may receive compensation for the value of the services provided by the deceased, lost financial support, and loss of love, companionship, guardianship, affection, guidance, and attention.

Criminal Law

• Wrongful Death
  When you’ve faced serious challenges, you probably have found that the best people to turn to are those who understand what you’re going through and who truly care for you. At Rodriguez & Associates, our Bakersfield wrongful death lawyers never forget the emptiness and sense of being alone that we go through in trying to cope with the loss of a loved one. And, knowing that the wrongdoer is trying to avoid responsibility for his or her bad choices just adds salt to the wound.
• Sex Crimes
  Why are police shootings in this area so prominent? Whether it’s the city’s location, its high crime rate, or demographic differences between the citizens and the authorities, the answer isn’t immediately clear. Officers often cite actions such as reaching toward one’s waistline, into pockets, or carrying unknown objects as justification for discharging a firearm. Though the majority of police officers are committed to upholding the city’s high standards, a few do exercise their authority in reprehensible ways. Whether that manifests as police brutality, an unwarranted shooting, or sexual assault, the victims and their families deserve just compensation.
• Assault
• Homicide
  It’s important not to conflate wrongful death and homicide. Homicide is the willful killing of another person and is a criminal case. A wrongful death claim is a civil action. The defendant may not have intended to harm or kill anyone, but if their negligent or irresponsible actions contributed to someone’s death, they can and should be held accountable. Nothing can bring your loved one back, but you deserve to receive fair financial compensation for your suffering and loss.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Owners of office buildings, hotels, apartment buildings, and other properties have an obligation to provide reasonable security for the building. This may include adequate locks on outside access doors, security guards, or other personnel stationed near the door to ensure only authorized people enter the building. If the owner fails to take reasonable precautions for his or her building and someone comes in and injures you, you may have grounds to expect compensation from the building owner so speak with a Bakersfield premises liability lawyer as soon as possible.
• Property Damage
  At Rodriguez & Associates, we understand just how stressful it can be to experience a significant motor vehicle accident in Bakersfield. Whether your car was struck by a drunk driver or you were involved in a collision while riding your bicycle, a crash can cause emotional trauma, property damage, and permanent injuries. Our team diligently fights to maximize your settlement and protect your best interests.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Rodriguez and Associates has more multi-million dollar verdicts than any other law firm in the Southern San Joaquin Valley. We also have the honor of obtaining the highest personal injury verdict in Kern County history. The bottom line is that we take more personal injury cases to trial than any other local law firm. What does this mean to you? That we get the highest amounts for our clients because insurance companies both fear and respect our ability to get the job done. Here are some of our results listed below...
• Medical Malpractice
  We serve those who are in the most need: the victims of car and truck crashes, oil field accidents, medical malpractice, defective and dangerous products, excessive force by over-aggressive police, and other incidents in which the people we trust harm us or our loved ones.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  Dog bites in Bakersfield may fall into the area of premises liability when a dog injures a person on the owner’s property, or if the dog escapes the owner’s property. Dog owners have a responsibility to ensure that the dog is secure on the owner’s property, especially if there is a chance the dog may injure someone if allowed to roam free.