Stephen G Rodriguez

Stephen G Rodriguez

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

633 W 5th St, 28th Floor, Suite 2874, Los Angeles, CA

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Exclusively Criminal Defense

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Stephen G. Rodriguez & Partners

633 W 5th St, 28th Floor, Suite 2874, Los Angeles, CA, 90071

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Stephen G Rodriguez's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

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Posted by Christopher | October 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

DO NOT HIRE THIS ATTORNEY!

My experience with Mr. Rodriguez was extremely disappointing, and I would not recommend his services based on my experience. Throughout my case, I was repeatedly frustrated by his apparent lack of familiarity with the facts and details of my case. Nearly every meeting felt like starting from scratch,... with Mr. Rodriguez asking the same questions repeatedly as though we had never discussed the matter before. This left me seriously questioning how closely he was paying attention to my case and whether it was receiving the attention it deserved. I was also concerned about his handling of time waivers. In my opinion, these waivers appeared to serve no meaningful purpose for my defense while allowing legal fees to continue accumulating. I was never satisfied with the apparent justification for these decisions. He once delayed my time for nine weeks and I didn't hear a word from him for two months. Equally troubling was his failure to provide a retainer agreement despite my requesting one numerous times. My repeated requests went unanswered, leaving me without the basic documentation and transparency I expected from an attorney handling such a serious matter. On one occasion, Mr. Rodriguez and his partner showed up at the jail, explaining that they were in the neighborhood. Despite making this visit, they had absolutely nothing new to tell me about my case. The visit did little to reassure me that meaningful progress was being made or that my case was receiving the attention it required. Perhaps the most frustrating issue occurred at sentencing. Mr. Rodriguez told me he would obtain an order from the judge for the return of my personal belongings that had been seized during the execution of a search warrant at my residence. He never followed through on that commitment, and I ultimately lost my property. This was an extremely disappointing outcome, particularly because I had relied on his representation that he would take care of the matter. Overall, my experience left me feeling ignored, poorly informed, and let down by someone I had trusted to represent my interests during a critical time in my life. The repeated questions, unanswered requests for a retainer agreement, concerns about accumulating legal fees, and failure to follow through on the return of my property created a deeply frustrating experience. Based on my personal experience, I cannot recommend Mr. Rodriguez. I expected professionalism, accountability, clear communication, and attention to detail. Unfortunately, I did not receive the level of service I believe a client should be able to expect from their attorney. My suggestion to anyone looking for a criminal defense lawyer is to go elsewhere because IMO Stephen Rodriguez is a very incompetent and untrustworthy attorney.

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Stephen G Rodriguez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Allen Sarkisian

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Stephen G. Rodriguez as a criminal defense attorney. He is trustworthy, knowledgeable and will vigorously defend his clients to the conclusion of the case."

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Andrew Leventhal

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Stephen for almost a decade now. We met when I was a Los Angeles Public Defender; he and I would discuss our cases together in court, and let me tell you, this man shows up and shows out for his clients. I have personally seen him push the envelope in court (when most lawyers would not) and get great results. Stephen also is fluent in Spanish and does tremendous work for the Latino community. I am proud to call him a friend and colleague. Hire with confidence."

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Philip Israels

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen Rodriguez is an excellent lawyer. He is personable, honest, well spoken both in English and Spanish. Most of all, he cares about his clients."

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Eric Bonholtzer

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer all of my clients, who need a criminal defense attorney, to Stephen and his legal team. They all praise his work. Stephen cares for his clients and works hard to get them the best possible outcome. I will continue to send clients his way."

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Levon Kevorkian

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Stephen as an outstanding criminal defense attorney. He takes great care of his clients and defends their rights against unfair prosecution."

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Steven Davidson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I met and worked with Steve Rodriguez years ago when we each represented individuals in a very serious co-defendant drug sales case (his client was facing over 12 years and Steve fought it down to a probation resolution- also saving his client from deportation!) I was very impressed with his work. Since then, whenever I have a client with an LA case I always recommend Steve Rodriguez. Steve is a great attorney and my clients that have needed his services have always been grateful for the recommendation."

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Markus Dombois

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Stephen years ago, while we both attended a seminar together. He is creative and very resourceful in finding ways to tenaciously defend his clients."

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Kenneth Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is one of the smartest, hardest working and most dedicated attorneys I have ever worked with. Steve is extremely tenacious and is not afraid to try a case, no matter how difficult or complex. You can't do better than Stepehn G. Rodriguez!"

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Gabriel Dorman

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen is a great lawyer. He is incredibly knowledgeable about criminal law and well respected within the legal community. Most importantly, he works hard and achieves great results for his clients."

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Jerod Gunsberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve is a top-notch criminal defense attorney who knows how to get great results. He is exceptionally skilled in the courtroom and he is truly dedicated and committed to his clients."

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Mary-Lynn Ryan

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Steve on numerous projects. He is an excellent attorney and advocate for his clients. He goes the extra mile for them, and is the most client-centered criminal defense attorney I know. Steve gets my highest recommendation"

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Arthur Khachatourians

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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James Reilly

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Kenneth Lewis

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Gabriel Dorman

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2001

Trial Advocacy, National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA)

2000

Admission to Practice, United States District Court

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Founding Attorney, Stephen G. Rodriguez & Partners

Associations

2001 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Officer

2001 - Present

Criminal Courts Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Mexican American Bar Association

Officer

2001 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2001 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2001 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2000 - Present

Texas Exes

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

3rd DUI w/Accident

No Jail

Annoying / Molestation of a Child

Dismissed

Annoying / Molestation of a Child

Dismissed

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Education

1999

Loyola Law School in Los Angeles

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Texas - Austin

BBA

Publications

2018

Stephen G. Rodriguez & Partners Accused of Child Sex Abuse in Los Angeles?

Languages

Spanish

English

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