Judge Jose R. Rodriguez: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

FL Bar #: 915262 (12/31/1991)

Biography

The Hon. Jose R. Rodriguez (Ret.) served as a judge for the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. Rodriguez was elected to the bench in 1994. He retired in 2018.


The 9th Judicial Circuit encompasses Osceola County and Orange County.


Prior to his election, Rodriguez was a judge for the Orange County Court, a position to which he was elected in 1986. Before that, he was an attorney in private practice (1986) as well as general counsel at Tupperware Corporation (1980 to 1986).


Rodriguez earned an A.A. from Miami-Dade Community College (1972) and a B.A. from the University of Central Florida (1974). He then completed a J.D. at the Florida State University College of Law in 1977.


After graduating from law school, Rodriguez began his legal career as an assistant attorney general in the Florida Office of the Attorney General. During his tenure there, he specialized in appellate matters, eventually leaving to become an associate at Akerman, Senterfitt & Eidson.


His memberships have included the Florida Supreme Court Commission on Fairness as well as the Florida Supreme Court Task Force on Treatment-Based Drug Courts. He was a founding member of the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida.


Rodriguez was born in Cienfuegos, Cuba. His father was an attorney and counterrevolutionary, working with the United States government after the Bay of Pigs invasion. When Rodriguez was nine-years old, he immigrated with his family to Miami. He was the first Hispanic-American to serve as a judge in Orange County.

Recent Cases by Hon. Jose R. Rodriguez

On October 11, 2018 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Jose R Rodriguez presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Oct 11, 2018

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

3

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 11, 2023

On May 3, 2018 a ca - certiorari case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Jose R Rodriguez presiding.

17 Files
Filed

May 03, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

CA - Certiorari

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 06, 2022

On March 26, 2018 a guardianship of the person & property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Jose R Rodriguez presiding.

Filed

Mar 26, 2018

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Guardianship of the Person & Property

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2021

On June 5, 2017 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Jose R Rodriguez presiding.

Filed

Jun 05, 2017

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Dissolution of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2021

On September 21, 2016 other domestic relations case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Jose R Rodriguez presiding.

Filed

Sep 21, 2016

Status

Consolidation

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Other Domestic Relations

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2021

On September 9, 2016 a ca - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Jose R Rodriguez presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Sep 09, 2016

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

CA - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2017

On March 1, 2016 a temporary custody by extended family member case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Jose R Rodriguez presiding.

Filed

Mar 01, 2016

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Temporary Custody by Extended Family Member

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2021

On May 29, 2015 a ca - trust litigation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Jose R Rodriguez presiding.

Filed

May 29, 2015

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

CA - Trust Litigation

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 02, 2015

On January 20, 2015 ca - business torts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Jose R Rodriguez presiding.

34 Files
Filed

Jan 20, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

CA - Business Torts

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On July 3, 2014 a ca - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Jose R Rodriguez presiding.

Filed

Jul 03, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

CA - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 23, 2017

On January 17, 2014 a ca - trust litigation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Jose R Rodriguez presiding.

Filed

Jan 17, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

CA - Trust Litigation

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 25, 2015

On December 23, 2013 other domestic relations case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Jose R Rodriguez presiding.

Filed

Dec 23, 2013

Status

Consolidation

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Other Domestic Relations

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 02, 2021

On December 2, 2013 a paternity indigent case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Jose R Rodriguez presiding.

Filed

Dec 02, 2013

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Paternity Indigent

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2021

On August 20, 2012 a dissolution of marriage with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Jose R Rodriguez presiding.

Filed

Aug 20, 2012

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Dissolution of Marriage with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2021

On February 3, 2011 a ca - certiorari case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Jose R Rodriguez presiding.

Filed

Feb 03, 2011

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

CA - Certiorari

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 24, 2013

On October 15, 2010 a ca - certiorari case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Jose R Rodriguez presiding.

Filed

Oct 15, 2010

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

CA - Certiorari

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 04, 2012

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