“In the face of accusation by the people, an accused has but one person in whom he can confide”

Experience

EDUCATION:

  • J.D., Seton Hall School of Law, Newark, New Jersey. 1980.
  • M.P.A., Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, 1976.
  • B.A., Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida 1972.

ADMISSIONS:

  • State Bar of Florida, 1980.
  • State Bar of New Mexico, 1984.
  • Supreme Court of the United States; Eleventh.
  • Fifth Circuit of  Appeals.

EXPERIENCE:

HUGO RODRIGUEZ & ASSOCIATES,., 2001 - Present.  Miami, Florida.

Federal and State trial practice handling criminal and civil cases.

FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER, Supervisor, 1990 - 2001, Miami, Florida.

Lead trial lawyer in many high profile and complex criminal trials.

Train and supervise trial lawyers.

COFFEY, ARAGON, BURLINGTON, Miami, Florida, Of Counsel, 1989-1990.

BEHLES and DAVIS, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Of Counsel, 1987-1989.

FEDERAL BUREAU of INVESTIGATION, Special Agent - Legal Advisor, 1973-1987, Albuquerque, New Mexico, New York, New York, Washington D.C.

Adjunct Professor, Univ. of New Mexico, MPA Program, 1986, 1987.; Webster Univ. Albuquerque, New Mexico, MBA Program, 1985-1989; National Criminal Defense College, Mercer Law School, Macon, GA.; Cardozo Law School, NYC, NY.

Featured on Univision, Telemundo, 48 Hours, Ted Koppel, Geraldo, the Expert, Nancy Grace, CNN, and Nightline.

News

News

Hugo Rodriguez & Associates 8/29/2008
Hugo Rodriguez & Associates has proven success in many high profile cases which have achieved them major press recognition. Our cases have been featured on all of the major television news networks, dozens of major newspapers, radio stations and international news outlets.

Our firm understands that many cases are fought in the press, as well as the courtroom. By conducting ourselves with the highest possible level of integrity, preparing our cases for the possibility of trial, and utilizing creative defense strategies, we have established an unprecedented track record of success.