Joel T. Andreesen, partner at Rodriguez & Associates, was voted a favorite in The Bakersfield Californian’s 2025 Best of Bakersfield Readers’ Choice Poll “Best Personal Injury Lawyer” category, demonstrating his wealth of experience and dedication to the profession. In addition, Rodriguez & Associates was named a favorite in the “Best Law Firm” category.
Each year, thousands of Kern County residents cast their votes with The Bakersfield Californian to identify outstanding local businesses and professionals across a wide range of industries—from restaurants and retail to legal and medical services. Public nominations and voting culminate in a collection of Bakersfield’s best.
Joel Andreesen has spent over 30 years building an impactful legal career in California, earning recognition as an award-winning trial attorney in complex personal injury cases. His ability to combine sharp litigation skills with a deep sense of purpose has contributed to countless life-changing outcomes for clients nationwide and earned him a reputation as a fair and determined trial attorney who will fight tirelessly on behalf of his clients.
Among his notable case results, Joel led Rodriguez & Associates’ trial team to obtain a record $35 million verdict in a motor vehicle collision case in 2024. His skilled advocacy helped secure justice for a young woman who was catastrophically injured by a negligent truck driver, causing lifelong injuries, including a traumatic brain injury.
With over 100 years of combined experience and deep roots in Bakersfield and Kern County, Rodriguez & Associates is dedicated to protecting everyday people through compassionate legal service and the relentless pursuit of justice. The firm has built a reputation for supporting families through complex personal injury and wrongful death cases while delivering compassionate, client-centered legal representation backed by extensive trial experience.
Congratulations to Joel and the Rodriguez & Associates trial team!