Defending The Accused Citizen
Attorney Rodriguez was named a Super Lawyer from 2020 to 2026.
Need an urgent, experienced criminal defense attorney in Oakland or Alameda County? When losing is not an option, you need someone who knows the system, fights tirelessly, and protects your future.
Why choose Francisco Rodriguez?
24 years defending people in Oakland and Alameda County courts. Deep local knowledge of judges, prosecutors, and the law.
Proven record handling misdemeanors, felonies, DUIs, drug charges, domestic violence, and juvenile matters.
Strategic, individualized defense: every case gets a tailored plan focused on minimizing consequences—dismissal, reduced charges, probation instead of jail, or alternative sentencing when possible.
Skilled negotiator and trial-tested litigator: ready to resolve cases favorably at plea negotiations, and prepared to take your case to trial when necessary.
Clear communication and client-focused service: straightforward legal advice, regular updates, and respect for your rights and dignity.
Immediate, responsive representation when time matters most. Early intervention can change the outcome—call now.
Call Francisco Rodriguez, Oakland Criminal Attorney — (510) 504-2030. When losing is not an option, put 24 years of local criminal defense experience on your side.
Every day there are hundreds of people arrested across the state for driving under the influence. This includes alcohol, drugs, a combination of both, and every once in a while, having too much coffee. Law enforcement goes out of their way to do everything they can to take these drivers off the road. It is better for them to err on the side of caution than to make a mistake that can have serious implications. This is well understood. However, once the case gets to the Court, that is where the real analysis should begin. As a nation, we have all accepted that we must do everything possible to protect the innocent from receiving an unjust conviction. Unfortunately, the system hasn’t quite caught up to this concept yet, when it comes to people arrested for an Oakland Criminal offense or Alameda County criminal offense. Yes of course there are people who have been arrested and are guilty of the offenses. What many people are not understanding is that there are many, many others that have been arrested but are innocent and have been made guilty by the inequities found within our Oakland criminal system. Lucky for those that have been arrested unjustly and wrongly charged that Oakland Criminal Attorney Francisco Rodriguez is there to help them prove their innocence. This is not an easy battle as these cases carry with them a tremendous amount of bias, not just from the system but from jurors who have been a precondition to believe that a person arrested for an Oakland crime would not be arrested unless he or she is guilty.
Get in touch with us to set up a consultation or use the contact form at the bottom of this page to enquire whether our services are right for you.
Do not be fooled into believing that there is nothing to fear because your matter is not serious or that you will only receive a “slap on the wrist”. The consequences of a criminal conviction on your record can stretch beyond what you may understand today. It is wise that you call and have a thorough discussion with a professional to truly understand all implications.
“One person can stop the train!”
“You have been empowered by the US Constitution to be the only person in the world that can protect your client from the overwhelming, overreaching arm of one of the most powerful entities on earth - Government! As I have said to myself; I may not be famous, nor may I ever be; but for that one moment in time, for that one client, I will try to make history!”
FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ, Constitutional Defense Attorney
CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE A CONFIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT WITH OAKLAND CRIMINAL ATTORNEY FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ AT (510) 504-2030. OUR EXPERIENCED TEAM IS READY TO STAND WITH YOU AND ADVOCATE ON YOUR BEHALF.
Contact our Oakland DUI team at the earliest time possible to discuss the issues in your or your family member’s case.
DRUNK DRIVING DEFENSE IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA AND ALL OF ALAMEDA COUNTY
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1900 Powell St. Suite 700 Emeryville CA 94608
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(510) 504-2030
(415) 378-4133
Email: lawyer@californialegaldefense.com
First Oakland DUI
If you have been arrested for a first-time DUI in Oakland it is extremely important that you speak with our office to have us look and discuss the facts of your case and the possibility that you may not be guilty of the offense. In line with Constitutional mandates, our office is one of the few that begins the analysis with trying to find innocence first among the facts surrounding your case. You must always remember to also contact the DMV Driver Safety Office in Oakland to ask for a hearing regarding the looming suspension within 10 DAYS OF YOUR ARREST! If you fail to do this, the DMV will automatically suspend your license based on your arrest.
Call Oakland DUI Attorney Francisco Rodriguez for a consultation and evaluation of your case.
Third Oakland DUI
This is when it is more crucial than ever to contact an Attorney who experience and knowledge about alcohol and how it behaves in the body. Being arrested for a third offense will cause everyone to believe that you are guilty, no matter what! The punishment includes a year in jail and crippling license suspension issues. If you handle this without the proper care it will turn into a guaranteed step towards a prison sentence. We cannot emphasize enough the need to have an experience Oakland DWI Attorney on your side. This applies equally in Court as it does at the Oakland Department of Motor Vehicles Driver Safety Office.
Call us today to have a meaningful evaluation of your case.
Fourth/Oakland Felony DUI
If you have reached your fourth arrest for a DUI the Government may want to send you to prison. A possible punishment is 16, 2, or 3 years in state prison or county prison. This alone should cause you to understand that this is not something you can handle alone. Call us immediately if you have been arrested for a fourth DUI in Oakland. The punishment that comes with this type of offense is drastic!
Call Oakland DUI Attorney Francisco Rodriguez for a consultation.
Second Oakland DUI
Everything about a first offense, as written to the left, applies to a second-time arrest for an Oakland DUI. The main difference is that the punishment increases and the suspension period on your license are longer. Again, while many offices will assume guilt, “because this is your second!”, we assume innocence first. We look at the breath test or blood test to see if any errors in reaching the alleged final number have been made. After 20 years of Defending Oakland DUI charges, we certainly know what can happen and how often it can happen.
Call Oakland Drunk Driving Attorney Rodriguez for a consultation.
Oakland Injury/Murder Charge Based on DUI
If you are reading this box, you are experiencing a life-changing event. The consequences/punishment of this type of charge will change your life. The issues of guilt or innocence remain the same; however, the consequences to you are tremendous. If this is you, you need to put together a team to handle the case. This begins with an Attorney with experience and knowledge in the field who can assemble a team of experts to help prove your innocence, if it exists. Our office can assemble a team within hours. A team that includes the best investigators, the best toxicologists, the best FST experts, and accident reconstruction experts. The team is essential to defend against this type of allegation, and work must begin as soon as possible.
Department of Motor Vehicles Actions on Oakland DUIs.
The Oakland Department of Motor Vehicles promptly suspends the license of anyone arrested for an Oakland DUI. The first rule of thumb when dealing with the DMV is that you MUST request an APS hearing within 10 days of your arrest, or your license will be automatically suspended. Do not let this happen; there are many important reasons why it is to your advantage to request a timely hearing. A first-time DUI offense in Oakland typically results in a four- to six-month suspension. A second DUI offense usually
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