SOUTH FLORIDA CRIMINAL DEFENSE · BROWARD, PALM BEACH & MIAMI-DADE

If you or someone you love was arrested in Florida, the hours ahead matter. Roderman & Johnston LLC has spent more than five decades fighting for the rights and futures of people facing serious criminal charges.

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Facing a criminal charge in Broward, Palm Beach, or Miami-Dade County? What you do in the next 24 hours can shape the outcome of your case.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

From arrest through trial or appeal, our attorneys build defenses for the full range of state and federal criminal charges.

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• Assault & Battery

• Manslaughter

• Homicide

• Felony violence

• Domestic battery

• Aggravated charges

• Repeat-offense allegations

• Felony sex offenses

• Sex offender registration defense

• Driving under the influence

• Boating under the influence

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• Possession

• Distribution & trafficking

• Theft & grand larceny

• Burglary & robbery

• Arson

• Criminal mischief

• Embezzlement

• Fraud

• Exploitation of the elderly

• Federal court litigation

• Organized crime defense

Not sure your charge is listed? Call us and describe your situation. We will tell you honestly how we can help.

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Partner, Fort Lauderdale Office

Partner, Fort Lauderdale Office

With over 50 years in the Florida criminal justice system, Attorney Roderman has served as a state prosecutor, a municipal judge, and a fierce advocate for the accused. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and continues to serve as a legal analyst for ABC News Channel 10.

A Columbia Law graduate and former federal judicial clerk, Attorney Johnston built his career in white-collar criminal defense at a top-tier Wall Street firm before dedicating his practice to defending people in South Florida, treating every client's case as if it were his own family's.

• Florida Bar, admitted 1972

• U.S. Supreme Court, admitted 1975

• Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent, highest peer rating

• Former state prosecutor & municipal judge

• Columbia University School of Law, J.D.

• Licensed in Florida and New York

• Former clerk, U.S. District Court, S.D. Fla.

• Felony charges dismissed for clients including doctors, lawyers, and business owners

IN THE MEDIA

CBS Miami: Exclusive video shows alleged jailhouse beating that led to arrests of BSO detention deputies

Forbes: Palm Beach considering whether to let Trump live at Mar-a-Lago

The New York Times: Can Trump live in Mar-a-Lago? Palm Beach leans yes

Local 10: New details in arrest of man accused of attacking good Samaritan after fatal Keys boat crash

Attorney Philip Johnston, as seen on Local 10 News.

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WHERE WE PRACTICE

With offices in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, we represent clients across Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties.

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Including Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, and more than 30 surrounding communities.

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