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Roderick earned his bachelor's degree in political science and government from Texas Wesleyan University and his law degree from Texas Southern University. He lives in the Houston area.

Roderick works at the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office.

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Roderick currently works as an assistant district attorney for the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office, a position he has held since 2019. He previously worked as an associate attorney for Stephens PLLC from 2017 to 2019 and as an attorney in private practice at R. D. Rodgers, Attorney at Law. Before beginning his legal career, he worked as a bus operator for the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority.

Roderick Deon Rodgers previously ran for judge of the Texas 486th District Court in 2024 and did not win.

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As an assistant district attorney for the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office, reviews charges, determines cases to be tried, drafts legal documents, and prosecutes criminal charges on behalf of the government.

As an attorney in private practice, provided legal advice to clients, prepared legal documents, and represented clients in legal proceedings, including matters related to white-collar criminal defense.

- As an assistant district attorney for the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office, reviews charges, determines cases to be tried, drafts legal documents, and prosecutes criminal charges on behalf of the government.
- As an attorney in private practice, provided legal advice to clients, prepared legal documents, and represented clients in legal proceedings, including matters related to white-collar criminal defense.

Legal Experience

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Intends to foster a courtroom environment where all parties are treated with respect and dignity to encourage transparency and trust in the judiciary.

- Intends to foster a courtroom environment where all parties are treated with respect and dignity to encourage transparency and trust in the judiciary.

Judicial Administration

Believes that fairness is the backbone of the legal system and that every person, regardless of their background, deserves an impartial hearing.

Advocates for an impartial judiciary where personal biases are set aside to uphold the law without prejudice or favoritism.

- Believes that fairness is the backbone of the legal system and that every person, regardless of their background, deserves an impartial hearing.
- Advocates for an impartial judiciary where personal biases are set aside to uphold the law without prejudice or favoritism.

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 22, 2026, Roderick Deon Rodgers did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

President: Fort Bend County Young Lawyers Association

- President: Fort Bend County Young Lawyers Association

Community Involvement

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- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.