Rafael J. Torres Rodriguez

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Rafael J. Torres Rodriguez is an attorney at Aplin & Ringsmuth, LLC. His primary practice focuses on workers’ compensation defense, representing employers and insurers in defending workers’ compensation claims. In addition to his work in this area, Rafael practices in family law, general litigation, and appellate matters. Rafael earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He has previously served as an Assistant District Attorney, a Judicial Staff Attorney, and an Assistant Attorney General. In his free time, Rafael enjoys spending time with his family and watching K-dramas.

Bar Admissions:

• Wisconsin, 2023

• U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 2023

• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2023

• 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2023

Education:

• University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School, J.D., 2022
• University of Nevada Las Vegas, B.A., 2015
  • Major: Criminal Justice; Minor: Psychology

Classes/Seminars Taught:

• Legal Writing, Madison Area Technical College
• Trial Advocacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• State Bar of Wisconsin
• Wisconsin Association of Worker’s Compensation Attorneys

Past Employment Positions:

• Wisconsin Department of Justice, Assistant Attorney General, April 2024 – January 2025
• Dane County Circuit Court, Judicial Staff Attorney, April 2023 – April 2024
• Dane County District Attorney’s Office, Assistant District Attorney, January 2023 – April 2024

Languages:

English, Spanish

Birth Information:

Camagüey, Cuba