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As a former prosecutor, I understand the complexities of working a case inside and outside a courtroom. Having experience working in cases involving investigators, law enforcement, civilian witnesses, evidence departments, parenting coordinators, guardian ad litem coordinators and attorneys, Department of Children and Families’ case managers and attorneys, as well as counsel for other parties, I have been able to understand and have the ability to work towards the resolution of any situation, in my covered areas of law. As a current Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, as well as, an attorney for children (Attorney ad Litem), I am able to understand the seriousness of the handling of a family law case, whether it is an adoption, guardianship, paternity matter, dissolution of marriage, timesharing and/or parenting plan establishment, child support establishment and/or modification, as well as a dependency and/or domestic relations case. Furthermore, my passion for criminal law allows me to be an advocate for those individuals charged with a crime to ensure that their due process and constitutional rights are protected. I am also fully Bilingual in English and Spanish.
I was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, but made Florida my permanent home since 1997. After finishing undergraduate studies with concentrations in Business Management, I completed a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management, where I graduated with High Honors and in the top 5% of my class.
I also attended law school at the Florida A&M University (FAMU), College of Law, located in Orlando. While in law school, I was invited to become a member of FAMU’s Law Review. I graduated cum laude from FAMU’s College of Law and ranked in the top 12% of the total class.
After graduation, I worked, as a prosecutor, at the State Attorney’s Office for the Fifth Judicial Circuit in both Marion and Lake County. I also worked as a prosecutor at the State Attorney’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit. There, I handled hundreds of cases and litigated many jury trials, with a high conviction rate.
In addition, I litigated numerous Motions to Suppress in DUI and Drug cases, and handled many court proceedings to include Arraignments, Initial Appearances, Pre-trial Conferences, Plea Hearings, Violation of Probation Hearings, Bond Hearings, and other proceedings, as applicable. In addition to handling part of a docket for my division, I was also in charge of handling Appeals for my cases, and answered appellate briefs on trial cases, as well as cases where defendants were asking for post-conviction relief.
In addition to being the President of The Law Office of Karen Rodriguez, P.A., I am also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator.
I strongly believe that every person deserves to have representation and consider myself to be an advocate for those in need of help. I have volunteered for the Legal Aid Society, where I have participated in assisting individuals in need of legal services. I am a strong believer in that evaluating all of the events leading to an arrest is imminent in a criminal case, and I will look at every detail of your case to aggressively work towards a resolution. I am a litigator and will fight for your rights in court, regardless of the effort and time required.
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Bar Admissions:
Member of the Florida Bar, 2012-Present
Court Admissions:
Authorized to practice law at US Immigration Courts.
Professional Associations and Memberships:
National College for DUI Defense (Member)
Member of the Central Florida's Young Lawyers Division
Professional and Academic Honors:
The National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 under 40 (2014)
Book Award Recipient in Criminal Law, Property Law, and Florida Bar Law & Skills
Staff & Senior Law Review Editor at the Florida A&M University, College of Law
| Karen Rodriguez Ibarrondo: | Member at The The Law Office of Karen Rodriguez, P.A. |
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609 W MONTROSE ST Clermont, FL 34711 |
| Website: | www.karenrodriguezlawfirm.com |
| Phone: | 352-404-7881 |
| Fax: | 352-404-7883 |
| Offices: |
The Law Office of Karen Rodriguez, P.A.
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association, Litigation Section | Associate Member | 2011 - 2015 |
| Florida Bar | Attorney Member | N/A |
| United States Immigration Court | Admitted to Practice | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Attorney Member | 2012 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Attorney Member | N/A |
| United States Immigration Court | Admitted to Practice | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division | Attorney Member | N/A |
| South Lake Chamber of Commerce | Associate Member | 2013 - 2015 |
| Osceola County Bar Association | Associate Member | 2013 - 2014 |
| Orange County Hispanic Bar Association | Associate Member | 2013 - 2014 |
| American Bar Association, Family Law Section | Attorney Member | 2014 - 2015 |
| American Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2014 - 2015 |
| National College of DUI Defense | Attorney Member | 2014 - 1900 |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2014 - 1900 |
| National College of DUI Defense | Attorney Member | N/A |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| National College of DUI Defense | Attorney Member | N/A |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce (Central Florida) | Attorney Member | 2015 - 2016 |
| American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | Attorney Member | 2015 - 2017 |
| Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
| Top 40 under 40 | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2017 |
| Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in Florida | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
| Client's Choice | Avvo | 2016 |
| Top 10 Family Law Female Attorneys in Florida | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
| Distinguished Alumni Award- Young Alumnus Award | Florida A & M University College of Law | 2016 |
| Nominee for Distinguished Alumni Award- Young Alumnus | Florida A & M University College of Law | 2016 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2016 |
| Family Law "10 Best" Attorneys for Florida | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
| Family Law "10 Best" Attorneys for Florida | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
| Distinguished Alumni Award | Valencia College | 2015 |
| Client's Choice Award | Avvo | 2015 |
| Client's Choice Award | Avvo | 2014 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
| Cum Laude | Florida A&M University College of Law | 2012 |
| Book Award in Florida Bar Law & Skills | Florida A&M College of Law | 2012 |
| Law Review Certificate | Florida A&M University | 2012 |
| Book Award in Criminal Law | Florida A&M College of Law | 2010 |
| Book Award in Property Law | Florida A&M College of Law | 2009 |
| Distinguished Scholar Award | Valencia Community College | 2001 |
| Scholar | Spanish Business and Professional Women | 2001 |
| Distinguished Scholar Award | Valencia Community | 1999 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Phoenix | MA - Masters | 2006 |
| University of Phoenix | MA - Masters | 2006 |
| Florida A&M University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
| Florida A&M University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
| Mediation Training Center | Family Law Certified Mediator | 2014 |
| Mediation Training Center | Family Law Certified Mediator | 2014 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 14 CF XX1899 | Case Dismissed |
| 14 MM XX69 | Case Dismissed |
| 14 MM XX96 | Case Dismissed while on trial docket |
| XX06 DR XX62 | Won trial as Lead Counsel |
| XX11 XM XX55 | Won Trial as First Chair |
| XX12 XM XX16 | Won Trial as First Chair |
| XX13 MM XX40 | Case Dismissed on trial date |
| XX13 MM XXX62 | Case Dismissed |
| XX13 XJ XX91 | Won Trial as Lead Counsel |
| XX13 XM XX03 | Won Trial as Lead Counsel |
| XX13 XM XX38 | Won Trial as Lead Counsel |
| XX13 XM XX53 | Won Trial as Second Chair |
| XX13 XM XX59 | Won Trial as Lead Counsel |
| XX13 XM XX80 | Won Trial as Lead Counsel |
| XX13 XT XX10 | Won Trial as Lead Counsel |
| XX13 XT XX75 | Won Trial as Lead Counsel |
| XX14 CF XX47 | Case Dismissed |
| XX14 CT XX06 | Case was Dismissed |
| XX14 DP XX36 | Case Dismissed |
| XX14 DR XX48 | Case Dismissed |
| XX14 TR XX33 | Case Dismissed |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 98756 | Member in Good Standing | 2012 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Law Office of Karen Rodriguez, P.A. | Arrested, then what? | 2014 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Emerging Leaders and Entrepeneurs | Entrepeneurship | 2016 |
| Fall 2015 Valencia Community College | Business Law | 2015 |
| UCF Moot Court Program | Moot Court Judge | 2013 |
| FAMU Moot Court Final Arguments | Moot Court Judge | 2013 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Legal Intern | Orange County State Attorney's Office | 2012 - 2012 |
| Certified Legal Intern | Orange County State Attorney's Office | 2012 - 2012 |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Marion County State Attorney's Office | 2013 - 2013 |
| Prosecuting Attorney | State's Attorney's Office For Lake County | 2013 - 2013 |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Osceola County State Attorney's Office | 2013 - 2014 |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Marion County State Attorney's Office | 2013 - 2013 |
| Prosecuting Attorney | State's Attorney's Office For Lake County | 2013 - 2013 |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Osceola County State Attorney's Office | 2013 - 2014 |
| Attorney ad Litem | Ninth Judicial Circuit, Florida | 2014 - 1900 |
| President | The Law Office of Karen Rodriguez, P.A. | 2014 - 1900 |
| Attorney ad Litem | Ninth Judicial Circuit, Florida | N/A |
| President | The Law Office of Karen Rodriguez, P.A. | N/A |
| President | The Law Office of Karen Rodriguez, P.A. | N/A |
| Attorney ad Litem | Ninth Judicial Circuit, Florida | N/A |
| Adjunct Professor | Valencia Community College | 2015 - 2016 |
| FL Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator | Karen Rodriguez, Esq. | N/A |
| Attorney Ad Litem | Fifth Judicial Circuit | N/A |
| FL Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator | Karen Rodriguez, Esq. | 2015 - 1900 |
| Attorney Ad Litem | Fifth Judicial Circuit | 2015 - 1900 |
| Attorney Ad Litem | Fifth Judicial Circuit | N/A |
| FL Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator | Karen Rodriguez, Esq. | N/A |
| Adjunct Professor | Valencia Community College | 2015 - 2016 |
