Roderman & Johnston LLC - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Roderman & Johnston LLC provides premier criminal defense representation in Fort Lauderdale, combining over 50 years of trial experience from a former judge and state prosecutor with elite appellate acumen to defend clients against serious state and federal offenses.
Over Five Decades of Elite Criminal Trial Defense in Fort Lauderdale
Facing criminal allegations in Broward County requires seasoned legal advocates who know both sides of the courtroom. Located at 6400 N Andrews Ave Suite 505 in Fort Lauderdale, Roderman & Johnston LLC delivers formidable criminal defense advocacy across South Florida. Senior partner Glenn R. Roderman brings more than half a century of legal mastery, having served as a Broward County State Prosecutor and a Municipal Judge before dedicating his career to criminal defense. Partner Philip C. Johnston, a graduate of Columbia Law School, contributes exceptional analytical precision, appellate skill, and extensive trial litigation experience. Together, they offer clients an uncommon pairing of judicial perspective and relentless defense strategy.
When an arrest occurs or law enforcement knocks on your door, immediate legal action can prevent irreversible mistakes. If you need a criminal defense lawyer immediately to intervene before formal charges are filed, Roderman & Johnston LLC responds instantly. Utilizing former law enforcement investigators and seasoned forensic specialists, the defense team conducts independent fact-finding, challenges police conduct, and dismantles prosecutorial theories before cases ever reach a jury.
Full-Scope State and Federal Defense Capabilities
Defendants seeking to hire a criminal defense lawyer with an established history of dismissals and acquittals rely on the firm across key practice areas, including:
- DUI and DWI Defense: Defending first-time and repeat drunk driving charges, boating under the influence citations, breath test refusals, and catastrophic DUI manslaughter accusations.
- Drug Crime Defense: Defending against state and federal charges involving drug possession, prescription fraud, interstate narcotics trafficking, and conspiracy allegations.
- Violent Crime Defense: Providing staunch courtroom representation against charges of aggravated assault, battery, carjacking, robbery, firearm offenses, and murder.
- Theft and Burglary Defense: Litigating cases involving retail theft, grand larceny, scheme to defraud, armed burglary, and commercial property intrusion.
- Domestic Violence Defense: Protecting client rights against false allegations of domestic battery, stalking, and petitions for permanent injunctions.
- Traffic Ticket Defense: Contesting reckless driving charges, hit-and-run allegations, habitual traffic offender suspensions, and commercial driver infractions.
- White Collar Crimes and RICO: Defending corporate executives, healthcare professionals, and entrepreneurs against complex racketeering, wire fraud, and money laundering indictments.
- Probation Violations: Representing clients at probation revocation hearings to prevent incarceration and reinstate supervision terms.
Early Investigative Intervention and Strategic Negotiation
The most effective criminal defense often takes place before an indictment or information is officially filed. Roderman & Johnston LLC emphasizes aggressive pre-filing intervention, meeting directly with prosecutors to present exculpatory evidence, highlight constitutional breaches, and negotiate diversion program admissions or outright case dismissals. This proactive approach has repeatedly saved clients from formal indictment and the public damage of ongoing prosecution.
24/7 Availability and Multilingual Client Advocacy
When searching to find a criminal defense attorney in South Florida, accessibility is indispensable. The firm remains on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to handle emergency bonds and police interrogations. Backed by multilingual fluency in English, Russian, and Spanish, Roderman & Johnston LLC provides clear, compassionate guidance and complimentary initial consultations to ensure every client receives unwavering representation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the thriving business district of Uptown Fort Lauderdale, with immediate access and visibility from Interstate 95.
Building Location
This office is located on the fifth floor of The 6400 Building, a modern five-story Class A professional office tower featuring on-site banking.
Parking Details
Convenient and ample on-site surface parking is available around the building perimeter specifically for tenants and visiting clients.
Public Transit
Served by Broward County Transit Route 60 and Route 62 (Fort Lauderdale); nearest stop is at Andrews Avenue/Northwest 66th Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter The 6400 Building through the main ground-floor lobby, take the passenger elevator up to the fifth floor, and locate Suite 505 down the hallway.