Legislator Profile
Former Florida Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez (J) (D)
The information below was accurate during the legislator's active term.
District Address:
Suite 310
2100 Coral Way
Miami, FL 33145
(305) 854-0365
Capitol Address:
220 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5037
- Senate District:37
- First Elected:2016
- Terms Out:2024
- Party:Democrat
- Delegations:Miami-Dade
- District Information:Map
- Legislative Service:Elected to the Florida Senate in 2016
Florida House of Representatives, 2012-2016
- Born:August 8, 1978
- Moved to Florida:
- Religious Affiliation:Catholic
- Education:Brown University, B.A., I.R. Political Economy of Development, 2000; Harvard Law School, J.D., 2006
- Occupation:Attorney
- Spouse:Sonia Succar Rodriguez of Miami, FL
- Children:Two Children
- Affiliations:Cuban American Bar Association
National Association of Latino Elected Officials
- Highlights: Certificate of Service, Peace Corps
Advocate for the Venezuelan Community Award, Casa de Venezuela Orlando
Recognition Award "for your immense work and cooperation," Mobile Home Council, Miami, Florida
Community Service Award, WeCount!, Homestead, Florida
Catholics in Public Life Champion Award, Catholics for Choice, 2019
LULAC Florida Directors Award, 2019
Best Politician Jose Javier Rodriguez, Miami New Times, 2019
Certificate of Appreciation, Miami Dade County Public Schools, 2019
President's 'A' Honor Roll, "A tireless advocate for Florida's students," Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida, 2018
Citizens for a Better South Florida, Dedication to make Miami-Dade County more sustainable as well as supporting environmental initiatives throughout the South Florida community, 2018
Legislative Champion, Miami-Dade Democratic Party, September 29, 2018
Medalla Honor al Mérito, Venezolanos Perseguidos Políticos en el Exilio, July 2018
100% A on the People's First Report Card, Progress Florida, June 2018
Certificate of Appreciation, City of Coral Gables, Miami, Florida, June 2018
Legislative Appreciation Award, Florida League of Cities, June 2018
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Defender of the Everglades Award, Friends of the Everglades, June 2018
"In gratitude for your continued public service and dedication to Florida's independent education," Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida, 2017
Recognition Award "for your time and dedication," Miami-Dade TESOL Fall Symposium, November 2017
The Dan Beard Government Service Award, Tropical Audubon Society, April 2017
Presidential Honor Roll, "A strong advocate for higher education in Florida," Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida, 2016
Certificate of Appreciation, Shenandoah Neighborhood Association, Miami, Florida, December 2014, November 2016
Florida Special Recognition Award, Brickell Homeowners Association, January 2016
"Champions of Florida's Middle Class," Progress Florida, 2015, 2016
County Champion Award, Florida Association of Counties, 2015
"In appreciation of support for Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, Student Government Association," Miami Dade College, June 2015
Champion of Public Education, United Teachers of Dade, January 31, 2015
Freshman Friend of Public Education Award, Florida Education Association, 2014
Outstanding Community Leader, Leadership Summit SEIU Local 1991, November 14, 2014
Freshman Legislator of the Year, Florida Dental Association, 2013
Political Leadership Award, New Leaders Council 40 Under 40, 2013
The Legislator Award, The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, 2013
Legislator of the Year Award, The Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section, 2013
Certificate of Appreciation, 2013 Miami Dade County Legislative Delegation, June 18, 2013
Community Defender Award, Florida Legal Services, Miami, Florida, 2011
"In appreciation for your participation in our hispanic heritage month Political Empowerment Panel," Miami Dade College Homestead Campus, October 4, 2010
Adjunct Clinical Professor, Florida International University College of Law, Miami, Florida, Carlos A. Costa Immigration and Human Rights Clinic, 2008-2010
Eagle Scout, 1995
"In appreciation of Representative Jose Javier Rodriguez' support for the Miami River District," Miami River Commission
- Former Service:Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation, Vice Chair, 2015-2016
Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee, Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization, Member, 2012
Community Relations Board, City of Miami, Member, 2012
Peace Corps, Senegal, Business Advising Volunteer, 2000-2003
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