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Stephen G. Rodriguez is a career criminal defense attorney. He has never been a police officer, criminal prosecutor or worked for law enforcement.
A prosecutor's mindset and philosophy is to prosecute and convict, while a defense lawyer’s mindset and philosophy is to defend and acquit. Mr. Rodriguez has never prosecuted or convicted anyone; he has devoted his career to defending people. Through the years, Mr. Rodriguez has represented individuals in a broad variety of criminal matters, which has provided him with an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of California criminal law.
Mr. Rodriguez has a rule of thumb as a defense lawyer and that is that he does not ask his client what happened. He doesn’t care about that. It is not important nor is it relevant. The only thing that matters is what the government/prosecutor can prove.
Mr. Rodriguez has provided legal commentary on the following shows:
After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin (Hook 'em Horns) Mr. Rodriguez pursued his passion for law, earning his law degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. Following law school, Stephen was mentored by a veteran and seasoned criminal defense attorney, with decades of experience, who shared his insights, techniques, strategies, and negotiation skills which have helped him secure favorable outcomes for his clients. He is not afraid to think outside the box which has allowed him to come up with creative ways to defend his clients when all appears lost.
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- Practice Areas Airport Arrests Animal Cruelty Appeals Arson Attempted Crimes Bail Background Checks Bench / Arrest Warrents Child Abduction Clean Up Your Criminal Record Counterfeit Goods Criminal Defenses Criminal Investigations Deportable Crimes Domestic Violence Driving Crimes Drug Crimes DUI Evading Arrest Extradition False Imprisonment Federal Crimes Felon in Possession of a Firearm Felonies House Arrest Juvenile Crimes Misdemeanors Obstruction of Justice Perjury Plea Bargaining Pre-File Investigations Probation Violations Proposition 47 Rap Sheets Restraining Orders Sex Crimes Solicitation Theft Crimes Three Strikes University Disciplinary Hearings Violent Crimes Weapons Crimes White Collar Crimes Consequences of a Criminal Charge University Disciplinary Hearings Practice Areas Main Menu Airport Arrests Animal Cruelty Appeals Arson Attempted Crimes Bail Background Checks Bench / Arrest Warrents Child Abduction Clean Up Your Criminal Record Counterfeit Goods Criminal Defenses Criminal Investigations Deportable Crimes Domestic Violence Driving Crimes Drug Crimes DUI Evading Arrest Extradition False Imprisonment Federal Crimes Felon in Possession of a Firearm Felonies House Arrest Juvenile Crimes Misdemeanors Obstruction of Justice Perjury Plea Bargaining Pre-File Investigations Probation Violations Proposition 47 Rap Sheets Restraining Orders Sex Crimes Solicitation Theft Crimes Three Strikes University Disciplinary Hearings Violent Crimes Weapons Crimes White Collar Crimes Consequences of a Criminal Charge University Disciplinary Hearings