Michael Rodriguez
Attorney Profile

Michael Rodriguez

Partner

Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Civil Litigation

Michael Rodriguez joined Furr Legal Partners in 2010 and became a Partner in 2015. He leads the firm's Criminal Defense and Personal Injury practices, bringing over 20 years of litigation experience to complex and high-stakes cases. Before joining the firm, Michael served as a public defender and later as a prosecutor, giving him valuable insight into both sides of the criminal justice system. His background and trial experience make him a formidable advocate for clients facing criminal charges or seeking compensation for injuries.

Education
  • J.D., Stanford Law School
  • B.A. in Political Science, University of California, Berkeley
Bar Admissions
  • Utah State Bar
  • California State Bar
  • U.S. District Court, District of Utah
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California

Practice Areas

Michael Rodriguez specializes in the following areas of law.

Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Civil Litigation

Professional Associations

  • Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Utah Trial Lawyers Association
  • American Association for Justice

Community Involvement

  • Board Member, Utah Justice Coalition
  • Volunteer, Utah Legal Services
  • Coach, High School Mock Trial Competition

Awards & Recognition

  • Utah Legal Elite, Criminal Defense, Utah Business Magazine (2017-2023)
  • Best Lawyers in America, Criminal Defense (2019-2023)
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers (2018-2023)

Publications

  • Effective Defense Strategies in DUI Cases

    Criminal Defense Journal, 2021

  • Maximizing Compensation in Personal Injury Cases

    Utah Trial Lawyer Magazine, 2019

Speaking Engagements

Recent presentations and speaking engagements by Michael Rodriguez.

Fourth Amendment Issues in Criminal Defense
Utah Criminal Defense Conference, 2022
Litigation Strategies for Personal Injury Cases
Utah Trial Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, 2021

Work With Michael Rodriguez

Contact Furr Legal Partners today to schedule a consultation with Michael Rodriguez.