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  Staff Recognition  
   2008 Prosecutor of the Year  Prior Recipients  
   2008 Porterville Prosecutor of the Year  Prior Recipients  
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  2008 Porterville Prosecutor of the Year - Ismael Rodriguez  
 
     
 

Ismael Rodriguez grew up in Stockton, California, and attended College at California State University, Sacramento, majoring in Criminal Justice. After College, Ismael attended Law School at Thomas Jefferson College of Law in San Diego. Following graduation, Ismael applied to the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office and was hired as a Deputy District Attorney in July
of 2005.


Ismael began his career prosecuting various misdemeanor offenses and was quickly moved to the general felony team in Visalia where he handled a variety of cases, including auto theft,
narcotics, burglary, and weapons offenses.

 
 

Ismael currently serves as the Gang Prosecutor in the Porterville Division of the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office. During his tenure as Gang Prosecutor, Ismael has successfully prosecuted many gang members involved in serious violent crimes. In 2008, Ismael proceeded to jury trial on the People v. Adan Castillo and David Martinez on charges of attempted murder with special allegations of participation in a criminal street gang. Both defendants were found guilty and sentenced to 60 years to life in state prison. Ismael is passionate about prosecuting gang crimes and preserving the rights and dignity of the victims of gang violence.
 

When Ismael is not in court, he enjoys motorcycling, disc golf, and video games.

 
       
 
 
     
  Prior Recipients- Porterville Prosecutor of the Year  
 
2007 Ralph Kaelble 2000 Joe Dane
2006 1999 Juliett Boccone
2005 Janet Wise 1998 Ed Gil
2004 Dan Underwood 1997 Anthony Fultz
2003 John Bratsch 1996 Chris Gray
2002 Afreen Kaelble 1995 Robert Dempsie
2001 Melinda Aiello 1994 Carol Turner
   
 
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