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Joel Andreesen
Rodriguez & Associates A Professional Law Corporation • Bakersfield, CA
Wrongful DeathBusiness LitigationEmployment LawPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(949) 438-5733
Address
2020 Eye Street, Bakersfield, CA, 93301, US
Professional
About
Joel Andreesen is a distinguished partner at Rodriguez & Associates, a respected law firm based in Bakersfield, California. Raised on a farm near Anamosa, Iowa, Joel's upbringing instilled a strong work ethic and a commitment to helping others, values that have shaped his successful legal career. With a background in journalism and political science from the University of Iowa, where he graduated with honors, Joel initially pursued a path in broadcast journalism. However, an impactful internship at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C., ignited his passion for the legal field, leading him to pursue a law degree. After completing his legal education at the University of Iowa College of Law, where he served as an Articles Editor for the Journal of Corporation Law, Joel relocated to Bakersfield to escape the harsh winters of the Midwest. His practice focuses on business litigation, employment law, personal injury, and wrongful death cases, where he has successfully represented clients in both state and federal courts. Joel's dedication to achieving justice for his clients has resulted in multimillion-dollar settlements and accolades, including recognition as one of the “10 Best” attorneys in Southern California for client satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Beyond his legal practice, Joel is deeply committed to community service. He has served on the Kern County Bar Association Board of Directors and the Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees for over 15 years. Currently, he holds the position of membership chairman for the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunner Scholarship Fund, which supports student-athletes through scholarship opportunities. In his personal life, Joel enjoys spending time with his wife, Connie, and their children, Connor and Jilian, as well as engaging in fitness activities and attending sports events at the University of Iowa and CSU Bakersfield.
About Wrongful Death Law
Wrongful death attorneys represent families who have lost loved ones due to the negligence of others. They seek compensation for the devastating loss. Common matters include fatal accidents, medical negligence deaths, workplace fatalities, product liability deaths.
Credentials
Education
1988 University of Iowa College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1985 University of Iowa BA - Bachelor of Arts 1985 University of Iowa BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2017 Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell 2017 Member, Expert Network 2016 10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 2015 10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
Associations
1997 - Present Kern County Law Library Board of Trustees 1991 - Present Kern County Bar Association Mermber American Trial Lawyers Association Member Consumer Attorneys of California Member Association of Trial Lawyers of America Member
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Updated: May 25, 2026