About Liza Rodriguez
Nearly half of the appeals heard by the Fourth Court are from criminal cases, and Judge Rodriguez will be the only Justice on the court with experience as a criminal prosecutor, defense attorney, and criminal court judge. Her nineteen years of legal experience includes:
- Bexar County Assistant District Attorney for 10 years
- Former Presiding Judge of Bexar County Court at Law #8
- Instrumental in establishing the first DWI court in Bexar County
- Currently in private practice with a focus on Criminal Defense
Liza Rodriguez was born and raised in Laredo, Texas, and is a graduate of the St. Mary’s University School of Law. Liza Rodriguez has been honored by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus as a Distinguished Alumnus. She is a member of the Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, serves on the board of the Mexican American Bar Association of San Antonio and looks forward to continuing her career in public service.