Francisco J Rodriguez’s Reviews

I was arrested for an Oakland DUI last year and I was devastated because of the effect it would have on my employment and immigration issues. I looked around and interviewed many Oakland DUI Attorneys and finally met with Attorney Rodriguez and I liked the way he explained the law and took his time to explain all issues involved. I ended up hiring him on the spot.

As the case progressed, Mr. Rodriguez took his time with it and explained the tactics from the start. He never promised a result but did promise to do all he could to dismiss the case against me. The case lasted almost two years, but in the end he did what he promised! The case was dismissed. This was a DUI with a BAC above the legal limit.

If you ever get a DUI and want a great DUI Attorney to help you, I would highly recommend Attorney Rodriguez. His office is right across from the Oakland Court house and he is the BEST!

Although I know better, as we all do, I made the incredibly stupid mistake of drinking and driving. Of course I freaked out- I, like everyone else, have so much at stake/ learned my lesson/ blame the jerk cop, okay... Stupid, stupid mistake. Francisco is simply the most knowledgeable attorney I could have asked for. After I was done beating myself up, he told me everything that was going to happen, point-by-point, which calmed me down enough for me to pull myself together. Once things are less confusing, and you have a game plan, you stop being terrified of what's happening, and start regaining control over this mess. Then, he held my hand through every step- from dealing with the DMV, to defeating the case against me in court. It's been a couple months since trial, and my charges have been dropped, and we're working on appealing the DMV points. I think the best thing that came out of my experience with Francisco is that what had began as one of the most regrettable follies of my life eventually became one of the more empowering things I've had to go through. Of course I couldn't have done it without Francisco's calm demeanor and confidence. Very happy and excited for anyone who reads this review and decides that they are going to be proactive about what could be a giant mess, and hires Francisco to do so.

I got a speeding ticket. My customary MO is to bite the bullet, eat the fine, take the point, move on with my life - and take a bitter pill. But this last speeding ticket? Oh hellllllll no! Absolutely not. No way. I decided to get a lawyer and fight this travesty of justice. Lucky for me, I did - Francisco ROCKED IT!

Having never hired a traffic ticket attorney before (refer to my aforementioned MO), I scoured the internet, researched a few local, legal, bulldog, smartiepants options, and settled on Francisco. We spoke on the phone, I told him about the case, he requested a flat fee, and sent me a link to his site to upload my paperwork. Easy peasy.

Between my hiring him and my court date, he requested several continuances on my behalf - he didn't tell me about these, but they were part of his strategy.

On the fateful day, Francisco met me at the San Mateo Central Branch courthouse, and we discussed my case again (poor guy left my case file at his office, but that didn't phase him ONE BIT!) and he presented my legal options to me. I selected the option of proceeding with the trial, even though we both observed that the judge was being especially hard on defendants, and *especially* accommodating to officers. But it turns out I was in good hands - Francisco handled the case like a pro! He was fearless, informed, assertive, thorough and decisive - I think I was most impressed with how open-minded and flexible he was during my court appearance regarding the multiple strategies he could employ to try to win this case for me. He knows the law, knows how to win, can't be fazed, is easy to talk to, and is, above all, SUCCESSFUL. He achieved the near-impossible - he won me a not-guilty verdict from (what I think was) a very biased judge.

Now, to be completely honest, Francisco isn't the most proactive communicator - I had more than a few unanswered emails and voice messages. But if you want to win in traffic court (and isn't that the point?!), I highly recommend Francisco. I hope I never need him again, but I'm glad he's there if I ever do.

Found myself with a red light traffic violation based on a camera, I made a right on a red. So I looked for a lawyer to help me, I called Fransisco Rodriguez, we had a good conversation and he told me he had a success rate of 95 to 98% and assured me he could help, so I paid his fee of $630, I let hm know I had paid for his services and was told he would work on it, 3 mo. later I had not heard from him, tried to call, voice mail was full, after 3 tries I sent 2 different emails, still no response, dead line to pay fine came and I had no choice but to pay. Now my job is in jeopardy, I have a commercial license, my employer wrote me up, and they will investigate, if this goes bad, I lose my job, my health/ health care and my home. thanks but no thanks for you help. guess you like fighting DUI cases over back safe mistakes.

I used three other lawyers for my tickets before him and found him to be the best. He was recommended by a friend that used his colleague (now a judge) to repeatedly win or get no-point charges for his speeding tickets over a decade ago. I used him for my tickets in San Mateo and San Francisco Counties. Thanks to him, my driving record is clean without ever needing traffic school, at very reasonable cost.

The best way to communicate with him is by phone. He is quick to reply to voice messages. However, he lags with email. It sometimes took over a week for response there without a follow-up call.

Since 2010, he got a ticket dismissed and won one that went to trial. Unfortunately, the one that went to trial did leave a point on my record. The county cleric office sent the paperwork to me instead of to him, and I did not contact him in time to keep a point from my record. It is annoying that he didn't notice first. Because it was a mistake from their side, he explained that it was not too late to go to trial. When the point was mistakenly left on my record, Francisco went the extra mile to contact the DMV and ensure that it was removed for my insurance.

He also got my DUI case (.06) and a couple other false charges dismissed. It was expensive (over $2K) but worth knowing that I was going to be taken care of to prove my innocence, rather than worried that by myself I'd be in trouble for injustice. He met me at my home the day after I was held, took my full account, assured me with many points for his argument on my side, and kept me apprised of the case's progress.

I highly recommend him and will use him again.

Very knowledgable lawyer who knows what he is doing. Got a DUI case and beat it for me. Got my lisense back with a clean record.

I received a 2 point / 10 year $1285 traffic ticket. HE GOT IT DISMISSED!! He has many years of experience. If you are like me and have a class A license you cant afford to take chances. You need someone who knows the laws and is a wizard in court. I highly recommend you use his service. He is AWESOME!!

I tried fighting a ticket by myself and lost. I was pretty well prepared but like they say in the movies, "if you go to a gun fight with a knife, you're gonna lose". Mr. Rodriguez is my big gun. He have represented me 3 times now and has never lost. I highly recommend him!!!!
Kelly

Am happy for what he done to my case getting my cdl back.

My name is Gino,
I was stopped over a year ago for a "DUI", Francisco had the best weapon in hand..... knowledge; With his knowledge, he showed the judge how little evidence the officer and DA had on me to make the DUI stay on my record.
Francisco, you are the BEST

Francisco is the go-to guy if you have any traffic violations. He took my traffic case last minute (due the week after) as well as a second ticket that I received on Christmas of 2010 and took care both of them for me. He is easy to get ahold of, returns calls and emails in a timely manner. He's a very educated man who shares his knowledge with you, even if you don't ask - he tells you what he's doing every step of the way and why hes doing it. Not only did he win both of my tickets, I now have a greater knowledge of the judicial system and why it is important for citizens to fight their tickets. I wish I had a third hand so I could give him a three thumbs up! Thanks again Rodriguez! -Johnny

I feel privileged to write this recommendation for Francisco Rodriguez. I hired Mr. Rodriguez to represent me on a DUI case on which I was facing enhanced charges due to a prior conviction. Mr. Rodriguez worked with me directly throughout my entire case and fought for me like crazy from day one. I couldn’t have asked for a more involved and concerned attorney. He answered all of my questions and never made me feel like I taking up too much of his time. Additionally, he answered every call I made to his office, or returned every phone message I left for him on his personal cellphone. In the end, Mr. Rodriguez was able to get the District Attorney to reduce my enhanced DUI charges to an EXTREMELY favorable result. Mr. Rodriguez is hands down the best DUI lawyer in the bay area. Highly recommended!

The outcome was great. I was able to have a ticket resolved without any points on my record.

Francisco helped me out on a speeding over 100mph ticket. He was extremely informative and had lots of expert advice. Although the police officer ultimately did not show at court, it was obvious that Francisco was more than prepared to fight for me with his extensive knowledge of the traffic law. If you're going to court, YOU MUST GET A LAWYER. I stayed and viewed a few other cases and most cases without lawyers got processed fairly quickly with a guilty verdict. Defendants were just not properly prepared for what happens.

I used Mr. Rodriguez to defend me on a criminal case. It was a very serious offense and I was convinced I would do jail time. I met with several attorneys before I chose Mr. Rodriguez. I chose him base on his knowlege and the time he took to walk me through the possible outcomes for my situation. He made me feel confident that he knew what he was doing and knew his way around the legal system. Considering my charges I am amazed that somehow, someway Mr. Rodriguez was able to get me NO jail time! I have a fine, classes, community service, but NO jail time. This was not a first offence and for him to be able to get me out of serving time in jail was no easy feat. He is worth every penny we paid him. I would recommend him to friends and family if they are ever in need of legal counsel. Thanks so much Mr. Rodriguez you are "THE MAN".

Mr. Rodriguez got me out of mess! He was diligent, efficient and a devastating opponent to the prosecution. I would not hesitate to hire him again or recommend him to my mother....

Now here's a man who follows through with his plan-- Mr. Francisco Rodriguez Esq. was excellent!!! My case may have taken a few months to get resolved-but-Mr. Rodriguez Esquire had a plan that worked and resolved my case on a very positive note. What I learned from him is-- follow his precise directions, and your case will end on a good note. I'm very satisfied with him and I will recommend him to my other friends who are in need..

Well, he didn't hold my hand, but did what he said he would do, and won my speeding ticket case.

Francisco represented me in a DUI case that went to trial; I was very impressed with how he protected my rights in court. He presented the strongest possible defense in the face of some tough evidence and I was pleased with the result; the case is still pending.

This is my first ever experience with law enforcement and the court system, needless to say I was intimated and knew to be out of my depth. Francisco listened to the details of my situation and was able to jump in right away; you can just tell he knows the law/system and is a strong advocate for your rights. He thoroughly explains the strategy and all available options/possibilities for your specific case. I feel comfortable in my conversations with Francisco and have great faith in his ability to pursue the best possible solution to a difficult case. I highly recommend him as a DUI lawyer; having said that, I hope to never have to use his services again but if (God forbid) I did, I would definitely ask him to represent me again.

So in 2009, I received 3 traffic tickets; 2 speeding and 1 stop sign. Francisco already beat out 2 the two speeding tickets (1 by trial by dec. and the other by actually appearing in court) and we are pending on the stop sign ticket. He clearly and patiently explained his entire plan of attack and how he was going to win against the courts and he did just that and won. He knew the ins and outs of the system, the minor details that we normies wouldn't know, he knew everything that would work to win. He kept me up to date on how everything was going, was always available by phone or promptly returned my emails. Overall, Francisco is the best of the best when it comes to these types of criminal cases. I was extremely lucky to have found him and would recommend him to everyone. He has an extremely high success rate and after talking to him about the tickets and sensing the honest passin, I was already confident that I was in good hands and on the road to winning all my cases. Of course, nothing is ever guaranteed but with Francisco, your chances of winning are the best they will ever get short of knowing someone in the police force.

Because of this, I will not have 3 points on my record and I will not have to sell my left kidney to pay for my insurance rates. I just wished I knew Francisco when I got my 100+ speeding ticket going down the 5 in 2002.

Joe

Often you find people who do their jobs, and do them well. Then, there is the rare find. People who are truly passionate about their work. Francisco is one of those rare passionate people whose knowledge and understanding of the law, specifically in my case: defense against a red-light photo-ticket, was invaluable. His levelheadedness, awareness, communication and reliability were second to none. And, most importantly, he wins. If I ever find myself in a similar situation I will immediately call for Francisco's support.

I think Francisco Rodriquez did a great job and met all my expectations. I would highly recommend him to any of my associates.

Working with Mr. Rodriguez was an extremely positive experience, and I am absolutely delighted with the outcome. Mr. Rodriguez stayed on top of my case from beginning to end, keeping me updated on its progress while handling all the details in a professional, proactive manner. I would give him 10 stars if the rating scale offered that option!

Mr. Rodriguez remained on top of the case and by my side from the moment I retained his service all the way to the DISMISSAL 16 months later. Even though, for reasons outside of our control, my case lasted more than a year before reaching a very favorable verdict, Mr. Rodriguez continued to stay engaged every step of the way. He is a true master at what he does and is priced very competitively in the field. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone with pending traffic violations.

Francisco did a great job, was attentive and most of all had great strategy to prove my innocence.

I had two traffic tickets that I wanted to fight. I hired on attorney that proved to be incompetent at traffic related matters. I fired this attorney and searched for an attorney that knew traffic law. I received a reference for Mr. Rodriguez, I contacted him and explained the details of my case, Mr. Rodriguez clearly explained his strategy for winning my cases and spent over an hour with me explaining the details of the relevant laws at no charge. I was very impressed and retained Mr. Rodriguez to defend me.

I was acquitted on both tickets. During the process, I was always able to reach him, and he always followed up with me as expected. He did an excellent job managing the cases, and reducing my stress level.

Furthermore, he has provided advice on other matters at no charge to me. He has proven to be both an excellent attorney and equitable person, not looking to charge his client for every moment of his time. I would recommend him without reservation to anyone seeking assistance or representation in a traffic related matter.

I would to start off by saying that I had a ticket for driving with a suspended license. I was so frustrated that I got this ticket when i had a valid license at the time of when i received it. I had my license taken away from getting a DUI but they gave me a Temporary License for 30 days. I got the ticket July 30, 2008 and recieved the Temporary License July 17, 2008 and it was good for 30 days after that. I tried to explain to the Judge that i should of never received the ticket but he only offered me to pay the fine of $134. I was so upset, so I accepted it and sat down to wait for my paperwork. As I was sitting, Francisco said to me that I should of NEVER accepted the offer. The Judge looked over and asked if there was something that Francisco wanted to say because he heard us talking. The judge then asked if Francisco wanted to explain something to him that he can reopen up the case and represent me POVONO. Francisco then ACCEPTED the invitation and the case was reopened immediately. After a few moments, we stepped out of court and I explained to Francisco the situation. We went back into court and got called up, Francisco approached the Bench and explained to the Judge that my license was never suspended at the time of the citation and the Judge overlooked everything and after it was cleared up, the Judge then announced that he was going to Dismiss the ticket for "Insufficiant Evidence". I was so excited that Francisco was there at the right time. He told me that he couldn't stand an innocent man go in flames and that he wasnted to say something. I appreciate what he did for me, especially for not knowing him to go out of his way. I wanna say "thank you very much". I would highly recommend him in the future. God answered my prayers and justice was served. Thank you again Franciso for having a good heart.

Francisco did a very good job of getting my speeding violation dismissed. He informed me along the way whenever there was new information to present. I would highly recommend him.

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF CASE LAW, HE WORKED VERY HARD FOR ME AND THE OUTCOME WAS GREAT...THANK YOU FRANCISCO

I am generally a tough critic, but Mr. Francisco did a great job on my red light ticket. Everything he did worked, and he was quite professional about it. I recommend him highly.

As a delivery driver, it is crucially important that I keep my driver's license. My ticket was thrown out in court, at trial, an unusual occurence. The judge threw out my ticket thanks to the vigorous, professional questioning of prosecution witnesses by my attorney. I would like to thank Mr. Rodriguez again for his excellent representation.

This was my son's second misdemeanor prosecution. The first was outrageously minor, literally $8 petty theft, yet the DA in Santa Clara County treated it like a murder case. He was picked up on an FTA warrant, held FIVE days with no bail. The attorney I had in that case literally seemed to be AFRAID of the DA, intimidated by him, and needless to say did not represent my son well AT ALL (the DA picked up on his intimidation, believe me). He urged my son to take the conviction, and two years probation. Fast forward to the currently completed case with Francisco -- could NOT have been more different. Here, the theft was higher, and he was also charged with "burglary." A true advocate for his client, and NOT intimidated, Francisco worked out a deal for my son where he received NO JAIL, NO CONVICTION, AND ONLY $200 IN A FINE, ALONG WITH 20 HRS COMMUNITY SERVICE AND A CLASS! WHAT A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE -- THIS WAS A GREAT OUTCOME FOR MY SON A-N-D THE TAXPAYING PUBLIC! RECOMMENDED!

I have been working with Francisco for about 5-6 years now, and over this time I have had quite a few incidents where I needed his help. Francisco has helped me with each and everyone of my matters and gave me a resolution I could have only hoped for. I have also recommended Francisco to a bunch of my associates and all of them have only had positive feedback. Defiently the attorney I will have a life long business relationship with.

Francisco is the best not only did he take care of everything he was helpful and responsive from before I even made a payment he gave me wonderful advice and kept me informed the whole time I would recommend him to anyone without thinking twice

Francisco was a great lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field and his record speaks for itself. I had gotten myself in a lot of trouble in a 4 month period with three tickets, one being a 2 point misdemeanor. My only regret is that I tried dealing with this ticket myself. Which made Francisco's job much more difficult but in the end he came through fixing my mistakes. My biggest piece of advise for anyone looking to beat a traffic ticket is pick your lawyer right and Francisco Rodriguez is my number one choice!

Francisco Rodriguez, Esq. has taken care of moving violations for me since 2001 -- and he has always prevailed on my behalf. I found out about him from a San Francisco taxi driver, who told me that Mr. Rodriguez is the attorney for professional drivers, people who can't afford to take chances with their driving records. I have given his name and number to countless people over the years. Recently, he sucessfully represented my 17 year-old nephew.