Experienced. Aggressive. Proven.
Roderman & Johnston LLC brings together two of South Florida's most accomplished criminal defense attorneys — each with decades of courtroom experience and a record of results.
Glenn R. Roderman
Glenn R. Roderman is a criminal defense attorney with more than 50 years in Florida's criminal justice system, including experience as a former state prosecutor and municipal judge. He is a Partner at Roderman & Johnston LLC in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
A 1972 graduate of Stetson University Law School, Mr. Roderman has practiced law in Florida since that year. He served as a state prosecutor and as a municipal judge in Davie and North Lauderdale before building a decades-long criminal defense practice.
He was admitted to The Florida Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida in 1972, and to practice before the United States Supreme Court in 1975.
Recognition
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rating — 5.0
- Barry Markman Memorial Award — Recipient
- Florida Legal Elite Hall of Fame
- Best Lawyers in America
- Florida Bar Member Since 1972
- 50+ Years in Florida's Criminal Justice System
Education
- J.D., Stetson University Law School — 1972
- B.A., Ohio State University — 1968
Bar Admissions
- Florida Bar — 1972
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida — 1972
- U.S. Supreme Court — 1975
Philip C. Johnston
Philip C. Johnston is a criminal defense attorney with Roderman & Johnston LLC in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is a Columbia Law graduate and former Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom white-collar attorney representing clients in criminal matters throughout South Florida.
Following law school, Mr. Johnston spent two years clerking for a federal judge in Miami in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He subsequently worked at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in Manhattan in the firm's white-collar criminal defense practice group.
He is licensed to practice law in Florida and New York.
Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Johnston worked as a foreign correspondent for United Press International, covering political affairs including the Kremlin and the war in Chechnya. He speaks fluent Russian.
Mr. Johnston started his own criminal defense practice in West Palm Beach in 2018 and has represented clients in serious criminal matters throughout South Florida.
Recognition
- AV Preeminent Rated — Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Lawyers in America
- Florida Legal Elite
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Who's Who in America
Education
- J.D., Columbia University School of Law — 2000
- M.A., Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies — 1994
- B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor — 1990
Bar Admissions
- New York Bar — 2003
- Florida Bar — 2012
Dedicated to Every Detail.
Behind every strong defense is a team committed to preparation, communication, and the details that matter.
Patty Kalchuk
ParalegalWith nearly 30 years of paralegal experience, Patty is a cornerstone of the firm, bringing decades of knowledge, judgment, and experience in criminal defense. Fluent in English and Spanish, she is a trusted resource for both clients and attorneys and plays an essential role in the day-to-day operation of the firm.
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Jennifer Sherman
ParalegalA Broward County native with Venezuelan roots, Jennifer is a Florida Registered Paralegal with a B.S. in Paralegal Studies from Nova Southeastern University. Her background includes several years with the Broward County Public Defender's Office, criminal defense, and advocacy work with veterans and children in the foster care system. Jennifer is genuine and approachable with clients, while bringing a focused, direct, and persistent approach to her work.
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