I needed some advice on a speeding ticket I got back in 8/2023. I paid my ticket and took traffic school only to find out later that I was never eligible. Francisco said they'd have to reopen the case and he was 90% confident he could fix it. It would normally cost $600 to get the ticket dismissed but since the case had to be reopened, it would be closer to $1k. He recommended I check with my insurance company to see how much my rates would increase and whether or not it's worth fighting in court. I found out the cost was about the same but I'll probably go with my insurance since it's not a lump sum. The fact that he didn't push me to go with him and said I should do whatever costs less is the kind of service I wanted. I will definitely keep him in mind if/when I get into another ticket situation. read more

Eviten tomar un servicio since antes ver reviews esta persona deja de contestar las llamadas despues que usted paga el deposito y si contesta le dice lo que usted quiere escuhar. No se presenta a las cortes es un scam hay que reportarlo al bar de abogados de California. read more

Been a customer for over 20 years. He's always sucked at communication, but recent years have been really bad.. good luck getting replies to your emails, texts or voicemails. If you're lucky he might pick up the phone and will lie to your face and tell you what you want to hear, and will ask for your money. After your payment you'll never hear from him again. I hired him for two cases in 2024 and he setup a court date for one and never showed up for it. The court rescheduled it 2 other times and Francisco was a no-show. For the other case, he didn't even ever contact the court and I had to find that out the hard way through a court letter that I lost. Eventually after a ton of calls one time he picked up and when I questioned him he acted all surprized and gave me some BS for being involved in a big case and asked me to send him all my documents again.. really? Based on his other recent reviews and my experience he has turned into a thief and a liar. If you want to lose your money and your case, he's your guy. You've been warned. read more

Terrible lawyer!! He is a crooked lawyer!!! Do not pay him any money. He will not show up during your court hearing or even answer any calls once you pay him upfront!!! read more

Happy to take your money. Missed my court appearance does NOT return phone calls despite assurances. No explanation.

happy to LIE and TAKE your money to do NOTHING. if i could give this guy zero stars i would. missed ALL my court appearances, resulting in me losing my insurance and my license getting revoked. promised me he would take care of it, but NEVER did. won't return phone calls. feels so HELPLESS when an attorney does this to you. caused me SO much stress. AN ABSOLUTE LIAR. read more

He's a man of his word any represent the client to his full potential and there as well with best interest in heart. A fantastic lawyer highly recommended Parker, G. read more

Changed my account, here is my 2014 review! So the CHP claims I was speeding in July 2013 and was pacing my Porsche 911 at some outrageous speed in heavy bumper to bumper rush hour traffic as I passed a Prius going 50mph in the fast lane. I haven't received any moving violation for about 18 years and qualified for traffic school, but I wanted to fight the ticket. I called up Francisco to see what he can do to help me contest the ticket. It was $600 prepaid with no results guranteed but that usually he can get traffic school for the defendant, which I already had. Either case, I decided to go for it. I did inform Francisco that I cannot be present at court but he did advise me that it would help for me to be present. He sent to court and the court date changed three times and ultimately in March 2014, it went to trial. One week later, I received a letter from the court that my case was dismissed! Thanks to Francisco, justice was served! Highly recommended! read more

To anyone reading my review take it from me Mr Rodriguez is a top notch lawyer . I got blindsided by 2 tixs in a tix trap in San Leandro I'm a commercial driver so make a long story short paying fines no points , dont let the minivan fool you he's a 007 lawyer thanks again Mr R read more

I called regarding a ticket I wanted to fight and he gave me advice on what I may want to do by laying out the facts and the costs. He was very straight forward and answered all my questions. Although it didn't make sense to use Francisco for this case, I will sure keep him in my back pocket if I should need him for something in the future. read more

I chose to write this review about Francisco because it was a previous review that really motivated me to seek his services. One thing that immediately stands about Francisco is that he has a truly empathetic attitude, and it is balanced by his sincere but direct demeanor. Moreover his knowledge of the law is truly astute and perceptive. I felt confident in Francisco's ability to defend my rights and exonerate me of my charges because he was able to immediately discern the strengths and weaknesses of my defense against the charges I was accused of. Francisco made me believe in rights I wasn't even aware I had, if it was not for him I would be suffering from something that I could have prevented had I chose not to defend my charges because of my ill knowledge. I owe Francisco a ton of gratitude for understanding what was at stake for me if I was not able to dismiss the charges brought against me and truly encouraging me during this trying episode of my life. I would recommend him to anyone who required his services, he is a very personable lawyer that is enthralled by informing you of your rights and how crucial it is to protect them by knowing what they are and using them when necessary. It was truly a blessing that something that can be assigned relatively low significance influenced me to seek Francisco services, so I felt it imperative to share my testimony and vouch for him. I learned and grew tremendously from this experience, I would pray the same occurs for anyone who may unfortunately find the self in the same situation as I was once. read more

Been needing to post this, Francisco has got to be the BEST lawyer in town! This guy simply knows what to do and how to do it. If you're searching for one right now, you can stop here, trust me. What was my case? An Underage (20 yrs.) D.U.I. What happened? Got pulled over on 880 N. going 80 MPH, went through the field sobriety test, breathalyzer, BAC % level above 0 (underage), and bam! Took my license away right then and there. Two offenses: dui and speeding. I didn't know whether a lawyer was going to be worth it or not. I decided to call a few that I found through yelp, google, and other people. I had mixed results; some said they couldn't do much since I was underage, others wanted to charge $4000 to try to handle my case, and others just wanted me to plead guilty and try to bargain for softer consequences. Francisco stood out to me because of his confidence in beating this case, and the fact that his price was a fraction of the other lawyers'. I went with it, and it went down pretty much like this: I told him what happened - Gave him all the papers (citations) - Paid (can be tweaked) - Waited - Waited.. - He beat the DMV case to get my license back (I didn't have to show up!) - Waited... - Finally we went to handle the court case (which I didn't need to go to as well, but I did), and he got it DISMISSED! Crazy...I pretty much didn't have to do anything while he did everything to save my..driving life. During the waiting process, I was super worried and always anxious to learn of any new updates. Francisco will only contact you if necessary. He only contacted me twice, and they were just to tell me when the court dates were and if I needed to show up. He would always have me worried because I would always need to contact him for any news on my case, but honestly, I didn't even have to worry. He knew what he was doing and he was always straight to the point. So if you're looking for someone to handle your traffic citations, or maybe you're lonely and need somebody to talk to...lol nah, but Francisco is the MAN (like everyone else here said because it's true). You won't regret it, I don't think I do. . . . . . I KNOW I do. -not regret. OH, and what other lawyer do you know has COUPONS to offer because I certainly didn't think that would even exist! Again, thank you Francisco, see you around just not in your office hopefully. TL;DR - Best lawyer (quality & price), an easy and amazing win, and I ain't got no worries read more

If you're ever in trouble with the law, Francisco's your guy! My problem: DUI. Charges against me: 1) driving under the influence, 2) driving with blood alcohol content above 0.08, and 3) driving with blood alcohol content above 0.15. Evidence against me: 1) Blood test: Blood Alcohol Content of 0.17 2) Video recording of weaving and not responding to police 3) My own admission of consuming alcohol on audio recording 4) Failed 5 field sobriety tests (according to the CHP officer) I had a bad case. We went to trial, and the jury was deadlocked 10 for guilty. After the judge declared a mistrial, the DA was set on a re-trial. Long story short, all charges were dismissed. If you want to know more, talk to Francisco. I would recommend all my friends to him! read more

I can't help but speed. I've used Francisco for about 6 or 7 years. He's not cheap, but you get what you pay for. He has gotten every ticket dismissed but one - in my book that's great track record. My last ticket - a red light camera ticket for $450, just dismissed as per the email from Francisco this morning. Thank you. Will highly recommend to everyone. read more

Mr.Rodriguez help me with my court case and help me extend my community service when the judge refused to let me and also handle 2 other traffic ticket cases for me with his affordable prices really appreciate his big help read more

I can only say my experience with attorney Mr. Rodriguez has been truly amazing!!! He is extremely professional and kind the entire time, even with all the questions I had, and kindness to me! Trust me! I recommend EVERYONE to have these guys in your corner for the rest of your life. read more

I will preface this review by stating that if you already have points on your driving record and were caught in a bad plight such as DUI or driving 100+ mph, Francisco may be just the guy you need. If you're like me with a clean driving record and were unlucky to get a red light camera ticket ($500 fine, ouch), think twice before hiring Francisco. I spoke to Francisco before hiring him, and he went on and on about how he has handled many red light camera cases and, in the vast majority of cases, he is able to get the ticket dismissed or reduced. He said it's because of the way the data is collected; it has nothing to do with what you did or what was caught on camera. He made it sound like it's a simple technicality and he knows how to get around it. He said this over and over, "dismissed or reduced", being careful to say "dismissed" first. So I hired him to handle my red light camera case, thinking it's an easy matter of using technicality in your favor to get an expensive ticket dismissed. I knew I had been taken when, as soon as he rang up my credit card for his $450 fee (Yelp deal instead of the regular $500).... he immediately changed his tune and said he thought he would be able to get my ticket reduced to a non-moving violation which doesn't increase insurance rates or go on your DMV record, but made no mention of getting the ticket dismissed. I new right at that instant that I had given my money to a scheister and that my ticket would cost me $950 instead of $500. And the outcome was exactly that: the ticket still cost $500 and was recorded as a non-moving violation. I was stunned at the change in what he said PRE- and POST-payment. If he had said at the start, what he said after he rang up my credit card, I would have never hired him! A friend who received a red light camera ticket in California went to traffic court to fight it, and the judge said red light camera tickets are not reported. However, Francisco insists red light camera tickets are reported, so I'm not sure who to believe. Either way, even if the ticket *is* reported, it's just 1 point which doesn't cause insurance rates to go up (they do after 2 points). I spoke to an insurance agent who confirmed that rates only go up after 2 points, and it's a 3-year window. After 3 years, that point will drop off for their rate calculations anyway. So again, if you have a clean driving record like I did, 1 point won't cause your rates to go up, which an honest person would have told me instead of selling me something I didn't need. My friend who went to traffic court got $100 off the ticket just for showing up. So I would have been better off going to court myself rather than sending Francisco. Again, a most honest person would have told me I'd be better off going myself, or just paying the full ticket and not hiring him. Basically any other option would have been better, in my particular case. Again, I'm not saying he can't get you off the hook from a DUI or 100+ speeding ticket. Sounds like other reviewers are saying he can. I am writing about my experience with a red light camera ticket only and the slick sales job. UPDATE: You should question why this guy has no negative reviews. I almost caved and removed mine, but decided I'm standing up against bullies. read more

I would agree with the below in that he explains the law thoroughly and will do pretty much everything for you - you don't even need to show up in court for a red light ticket. However, he is extremely hard to communicate with once he takes your case - doesn't return phone calls or emails - you have to just hope that he answers the phone when you call. Also, he charges more than the actual bail for the ticket so it may only be worth it if you need to prevent points from being added to your driving record so that your insurance payments don't go up. I got two consecutive red light camera tickets within a few days at the same intersection, and he was able to get one of them dismissed but not the other. read more

Man oh man! Mr.Francisco saved the day. My husband got a ticket for left turn with no license plate and more etc and we seriously thought we would have to pay but worse get a point on his record, but he got it dismissed. I'm very impressed with his work and grateful! Definitely one of the best attorney and strongly recommend him. Saied&Amina read more

If you don't mind paying more than what a ticket might actually cost, in order to avoid points on your license, hiring a traffic attorney is a great way to go. I've used Francisco twice, and both times we won, saving me a massive amount of money in the long run. When it comes to traffic attorneys in SF, I don't know of anyone else who will get it done for the kind of reasonable fee that Francisco charges. Bear in mind, he takes care of everything. This is a double-edged sword. You don't have to do anything once you submit your paperwork to him, but at the same time don't expect to hear from him until he's secured a court decision. He tends to work in the background and won't reach out to you. If you ask for any updates, it might take a while before you hear back. I guess that's just his style, but takes a little getting used to. read more

Pros: Productive, knowledeable, and effective Cons: Too busy at time due to the demand for his services. Francisco is so busy that it's frustrating with those that expect timely phone return calls. It's not completely his fault as the guy has more people wanting his services than he has time. The fact that he will NOT cut you off means that he listens a LOT. So, after experiencing his abilities on a ticket that finally got resolved over a year after it was started he got it done. I would NOT hesitate to use / refer him. The ticket I got was for speeding and quite a bit past the 70 MPH limit for the area. read more

Francisco is the most effective protection you can find from the overreaching arms of the law. **please read** **true testimonial I drove around some driver who was cutting me off and slowing down in front of me (with no known provocation). I had a lapse in judgment and chose to go around the other driver using the empty oncoming lane. I made the pass safely but the other driver sped up and pit maneuvered me from behind- ran me off road and into a pedestrian on the sidewalk while he (other driver) sped off. Cops questioned me at the scene and I described the incident as a hit and run and when asked why I used the oncoming lane to go around other driver I replied (with another lapse in good judgment) I was 'a little frustrated and had a little road rage'. I felt I was the victim of a crime so I spoke freely (and unwisely) Other driver had actually pulled over a few blocks down and told the police that he had done no wrong and that I drove my car into the front of his vehicle while making the illegal pass. Found myself in an ugly legal predicament. Reckless Driving with Bodily injury. -at fault for the whole crime. - with impending jail sentence and tremendous lifetime financial debt (for the pedestrian injury) I spoke with many lawyers who offered no real insight on how they might approach this challenging case. I found Francisco via yelp and other lawyer ranking websites (http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/94607-ca-francisco-rodriguez-265581.html) There is a reason why he is a top ranked trial lawyer for criminal defense. He is thorough with his knowledge and his research of the law. He communicates very effectively to a jury the case and how it relates to the defendants rights to a fair trial. He was able to reach out to the jury and communicate to them that there is no true evidence that I caused the accident to happen -focusing on the deep burden of proof needed by prosecution. I was charged guilty for the reckless driving as I had gone over the double yellow to pass. The Jury deliberated for 7 hours on whether or not they could find me guilty of the injury. They finally saw the wisdom and logic presented by my defense attorney and decided I was driving improperly but I did not cause the accident or injury to happen. -which is the truth. This was a huge change of outcome and It takes a skilled attorney to accomplish this. His price may be slightly more than others in his field. But the quality of representation is superior. If you are charged of a crime unjustly then you should exercise your constitutional rights today, defend your freedom and hire Francisco Rodriguez -(who carries the constitution in his pocket). read more

Again. I JUST WANT TO REITERATE THIS.. Francisco is THE MAN! PERIOD! Read my previous review because I will not waste your precious time restating the facts. I have been using this 007 Jason Bourne Golden Eye against cops over and over again! Y U NO Attorney?? Attorney fee too expensive?? So U want get points, pay more insurance, and think traffic school safe?? READ THIS -- http://bit.ly/1bCu4u5 AINT NOBODY GOT TIME FOR DAT! Youre welcome.. read more

I hired Francisco to navigate my son through some legal scrapes. He achieved great results and provided caring, empathetic counsel to us in addition to superior legal representation. I give him my highest recommendation. read more

Francisco was recommend to me by a buddy of mine. Two tickets, both dismissed! Pros: -Able to take on my case, even though there was only 1 weeks left until my trial was due -No hassle, give him the ticket, pay him, he'll take care of the rest. At most he'll just ask you to mail him letters from the court as you receive them -Very friendly and easy to talk to, educates you on the system, how it works, and what you should do in event that you do get pulled over once again Cons: -None really, but to be thorough, I would have to say it's pricey, but then again, what lawyer isn't? In the end, the money paid to Francisco is well worth it, as a point on the record would've costed me A LOT more. A month after the dismissal of my tickets, my uncle got a speeding ticket.. needless to say, that ticket along with a check immediately went to Francisco. Top notch lawyer. You won't be disappointed. read more

Do yourself a favor and don't give your hard earned money to the Insurance companies and the county. Hire Francisco and let him get it dismissed for you. Yes he charges a fee but it is well worth every penny. Once you give him the info he does the rest! This guy and his firm are the best! The cops have Camera's Radar and Speed traps..... We have Francisco! Thanks Francisco! read more

In, short, I was pulled over while driving home and handed a ticket I didn't deserve. I met with several lawyers in my quest to fight this thing, but the only one who I felt had a shot at winning my case was Francisco. Others suggested the possibility of a fine reduction at best, but he's the only one who truly wanted to fight and get the entire thing dismissed. I'll admit it, I was a bit worried that his confidence in winning my case was too good to be true, but I went with my gut and these yelp reviews, and hired him. I'm happy to report that my instincts proved correct- my case was dismissed, and I no longer have this awful ticket hanging over my head. I'm thankful I found Francisco, and I can't imagine any other lawyer being nearly as effective as him at fighting a moving violation. Highly recommended, and worth every penny. read more

Mr. Rodriguez was very professional in handling my case, cared for my needs & concerns, and most importantly... knows the law and knows how to reach our goals! After hearing about my situation and my ideas for a defense, he explained how the court would view my case based on his experience, and came up with strategies that would eventually get my traffic charges dismissed!! I couldn't be more happy, and felt like throwing a party after Mr. Rodriguez showed me the dismissal document... He is a highly competent attorney and highly recommended. read more

I found Attorney Francisco Rodriguez online. Searched quite a bit to find a successful lawyer. Later to find I had asked my previous traffic lawyer about an attorney for DUI in the past in case anything ever happened better to be prepared than not and recently found the notes with his name on it. Small world.. I would like to compliment Mr Rodriguez on his quality of work. I recently was charged with 2 moving violation on 2 separate occasions. I am new to the East Bay and have previously worked with a firm on the other side of the bay. I always felt the need to be represented by someone who has a familiar face in the local courts. I did send him one of my summons that was due the very next day. I was a little nervous that he may not be able to attend. In fact later found out he had beat the case on that very day. The second case has been scheduled for trial and this is the one that counts. I am sure I will get the same results! read more

Francisco is amazing!!! He has the knowledge and the passion. He has the STRATEGY. He worked on my son's case over two years and he did a miracle. Yes! He won and dismissed the case. I can't express my gratitude to Mr. Rodriguez. He is the best! If you need a miracle to solve your case - you need Francisco. read more

Best lawyer in town did it again. Second time in a row that Francisco managed to help me.. He really knows his craft. Highly recommended read more

I hired Mr. Rodriguez for a speed violation. I drive for work and also am an avid motorcyclist. I need to keep my record clean. He explained the process to me and did the work of going in to schedule an arraignment and showing up to court. When the officer requested a continuance, Mr. Rodriguez did what I don't know how to. In the end, the case was dismissed. After months of waiting on pins and needles, it was a relief. Thank you Mr. Rodriguez! read more

Francisco is truly The Man. Reffered to by two friends, and had beat my friends dui case, I thought he would be right for my "fast and the furious" case. Before choosing him, I was able to meet him and discuss my case and possible outcomes. Hes a very nice gentleman and listens as well gets involed with his client to have a better relationship among the two. He cares for his clients and is another reason for him to represent you. Now just for the heck of it, I did look around for other lawyers but his prices were half the price of other lawyers and had two real recommendations so it was almost a win-win situation. After choosing Francisco, he took care of my case. He worked his magic, and at the time of my trail, he fought and risked himself to win my case. Hes a negotiator and a winner. He was close to getting an officer to take him away while he was representing me, not for his bad actions but for FIGHTING to get my case dismissed. He fought and won and had my case dismissed. I couldnt thank him much more and the relief I had for still having a clean record as well as a driving record. Long story short. He beat my case, what else can u ask for! THANK YOU VERY MUCH FRANCISCO! read more

Mr. Rodriguez successfully defended me on a 100+ mph charge. I was not going that fast and was never paced or radared but the police officer said people called 911 on how fast I was driving... That's crazy. Thanks Mr. Rodriguez, your the best! read more

Hello everyone , I don't usually review but this one I had to so anyone reading this is my situation that I want to express. Francisco Rodriguez my lawyer plea the case From DUI charges to dry reckless . That is like a miracle for me . Reasonable fees and satisfied case he had done for me . He told me to keep going with the case until the end . He did a good fight with victory against the case . I am very happy because it can effect my citizen ship if it's doesn't work out. After all I am very much satisfied and I would recommend to anyone who had any particular cases . Talk to him and let the victory comes to you. The judge drop the case from DUI to dry reckless . Thank you so much for taking care of us and anyone that needed help .... have a Francisco by your side. May god bless us all. read more

Yes, Francisco is "the man". Negotiated with the cop to change a 1-point infraction to a petty CVC code that leaves no record in the system and carries no point on the license in exchange for a slightly higher fine. Case dismissed. I don't think anyone could have handled the matter more effectively. Apart from that, he is a great guy to talk to, very personable. The flat fee is reasonable. As others have pointed out, don't expect a lot of interaction. Francisco is no-nonsense and there for you when it matters. Will absolutely use him again! read more

Francisco Rodriguez is a great attorney! I've hired him for two speeding ticket cases several years back, both of which were dismissed. Recently, I had a more serious matter to reckon with and after speaking to a few other attorneys, I remembered my positive experience with Francisco and decided to give him a call. Straight away I knew he was the attorney I wanted in my corner. It's clear that he listens to and cares about his clients and above all shows a willingness to fight for them. I will say that it was a stressful yet educational experience seeing the ins and outs of the court system. But Francisco handled each step deftly with a keen knowledge of the law. His efforts culminated in the dismissal of my case! Highly recommended. read more

I've used Attorney Francisco Rodriguez since the late 1990's. Having a few run-ins with the law, Francisco has always been professional and very knowledgeable. I will continue using Francisco in the future, because I know that he will get the job done! I've referred numerous clients to him and will continue to do so! Thank you Francisco! read more

My experience with Francisco is positive one to say the least. I've never had to hire an attorney before so I was in shock at the cost involved in such an endeavor. Now, standing on the case dismissed side of the coin... all I can say is that it's money well spent. Francisco made this unwarranted and unhappy event in my life go away. I will NEVER attempt to represent myself in any legal case ever again. And furthermore, if I can give advice to anyone suffering from the weight of legal doom... call Francisco. He's my go to guy now. Many thanks and kudos to him for a job well done. read more

Wow, this guy has great reviews, well I am not one who will give a good review, I did my research and found Mr. Rodriguez with a good track record, I found myself with a right on a red, red light violation, since I have a commercial license, I have to seek a lawyer to help, Mr. Rodriguez assured me he could help, and he has. read more