Michael Rodriguez
Partner
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.
- J.D., Stanford Law School
- B.A. in Political Science, University of California, Berkeley
- 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.
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.
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