Andrew J. Madrigal
Andrew J. Madrigal
Adjunct Faculty
Collateral consequences of incarceration, wrongful convictions, juvenile justice, social justice
Andrew Madrigal is an alumni of the Criminology, Law and Society doctoral program at George Mason University.
Andrew earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Criminology and Criminal Justice from California State University, Long Beach, in 2017 and 2019, respectively. His academic journey began with an Associate of Science in Administration of Justice from Rio Hondo College in 2015. Andrew's research focuses on the collateral consequences of incarceration, particularly the aftermath of wrongful convictions and issues related to juvenile justice, reentry, and reintegration.
Andrew's research is deeply personal and inspired by his father, Rafael Madrigal Jr., who was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to 53 years to life in prison. Rafael spent over nine years incarcerated before his exoneration, achieved with the assistance of the California Innocence Project. This experience drives Andrew's commitment to contributing to policies that support exonerees post-incarceration. More about his father’s case and wrongful convictions can be found at link.
Andrew's contributions to the field are also reflected in his scholarly publications and presentations. He has co-authored articles in peer-reviewed journals and law journals, and contributed chapters to academic books. His work has been presented at numerous conferences, including the American Psychology-Law Society Conference and the American Society of Criminology Conference. Andrew is actively involved in various professional organizations and committees, including the Innocence Network Research Committee.
For more information about Andrew's work and research interests, please visit his professional profile at link.
Education
Ph.D. in Criminology, Law and Society, George Mason University, 2025.
M.S. in Criminology & Criminal Justice, California State University, Long Beach, 2019
B.S. in Criminology & Criminal Justice, California State University, Long Beach, 2017
A.S. in Administration of Justice, Rio Hondo College, 2015