Glenn R. Roderman
More than 50 years in Florida's criminal justice system. Former state prosecutor. Former municipal judge. Partner at Roderman & Johnston LLC in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
50+
Years
Florida Criminal Justice Experience
Former
Prosecutor
State Attorney's Office
Former
Judge
Municipal Judge, Davie & North Lauderdale
Federal
Court
U.S. District Court, S.D. Fla. — 1972
SCOTUS
Admitted
United States Supreme Court — 1975
Education
Stetson University College of Law
Juris Doctor · 1972
Ohio State University
Bachelor's Degree · 1968
Admissions
- The Florida Bar — 1972
- U.S. District Court, S.D. Fla. — 1972
- United States Supreme Court — 1975
Recognition
Martindale-Hubbell
AV Peer Review Rating · 5.0
Barry Markman Memorial Award
Recipient
More Than Five Decades in Florida Criminal Justice
Glenn R. Roderman has spent more than 50 years in Florida's criminal justice system, bringing to his criminal defense practice experience as both a former state prosecutor and former municipal judge.
Originally from Port Jervis, New York, Mr. Roderman has lived in South Florida for several decades. He earned his Juris Doctor from Stetson University in 1972 and has practiced law in Florida since that year.
Mr. Roderman was admitted to The Florida Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida in 1972. In 1975, he was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.
Over the course of his career, he served as a state prosecutor and as a municipal judge in Davie and North Lauderdale, Florida.
Today, he represents criminal-defense clients and is also available to other attorneys as a mentor or coach on criminal matters. He has also served as a legal analyst for ABC News Channel 10 / WPLG in Miami.
Experience on Both Sides of the Courtroom.
Glenn Roderman's perspective on criminal defense was shaped by experience that extends beyond the defense table.
His career has included service as a state prosecutor and municipal judge, providing firsthand familiarity with different sides of Florida's criminal justice system.
That experience informs his approach to criminal defense today: understanding the law is essential, but decades spent inside courtrooms provide a perspective that cannot be obtained from a textbook alone.
Former State Prosecutor
State Attorney's Office
Prosecuted criminal matters in Florida courts, building firsthand knowledge of how the State builds its cases.
Former Municipal Judge
Davie & North Lauderdale
Served on the bench in two South Florida municipalities, gaining the judicial perspective that shapes his courtroom approach.
Criminal Defense Attorney
More than five decades in Florida's criminal justice system
Represents clients facing serious criminal allegations throughout South Florida.
Experience Counts.
Mr. Roderman believes effective criminal representation requires both legal education and practical courtroom experience.
After more than five decades in Florida's criminal justice system, his approach to a case is informed not only by legal training, but by years spent evaluating criminal matters from the perspectives of a prosecutor, judge, and defense attorney.
"Understanding the law is essential — but decades spent inside courtrooms provide a perspective that cannot be obtained from a textbook alone."
Glenn R. Roderman
Remembering the Early Days
Early in his criminal-defense career, Glenn Roderman handled organized-crime and RICO defense matters while working with a law firm in Hollywood, Florida.
According to Mr. Roderman's account of that period, the firm's clients included reputed organized-crime figure Meyer Lansky.
Mr. Roderman has explained that his prior experience in the State Attorney's Office proved particularly valuable as he transitioned to building defenses for clients.
Practice Areas — Early Career
Legal Analysis Beyond the Courtroom
Glenn Roderman has served as a legal analyst for ABC News Channel 10 / WPLG in Miami, bringing decades of criminal-justice experience to discussions of significant legal matters.
Legal Analyst
ABC News Channel 10 / WPLG
Miami, Florida — Legal commentary and analysis on significant criminal-justice matters.
Respected by His Peers.
Martindale-Hubbell
AV Peer Review Rating · 5.0
Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer review rating, reflecting the assessment of fellow attorneys and members of the judiciary.
Barry Markman Memorial Award
Recipient
Recognized by peers in the South Florida legal community.
Professional Affiliations & Career Involvement
Some affiliations listed above may reflect historical involvement or career-period membership rather than current active status.
Co-Founder
Reality Check with Larry Lawton
Co-founded Reality Check, a program focused on criminal-justice reform and rehabilitation.
Real Estate Agent
Opulence Realty, Miami, Florida
Licensed real estate agent in Florida.
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