Aggressive Defense. Proven Results.
When your freedom is on the line, you need attorneys who have spent decades in Florida courtrooms — and who know how to build a serious defense.
A Criminal Charge Can Change Everything
A criminal conviction in Florida carries consequences that extend far beyond jail time. A felony record can cost you your job, your professional license, your right to vote, and your right to carry a firearm. Even a misdemeanor conviction can affect your housing, your immigration status, and your reputation for years to come.
At Roderman & Johnston LLC, we understand what is at stake. Our attorneys have spent decades defending individuals charged with serious crimes in Broward County, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and federal courts throughout South Florida. We fight to protect your rights, your record, and your future — from the moment you call us.
Charges We Defend
Drug Crimes
Possession, trafficking, distribution, and manufacturing charges. We challenge unlawful searches, chain of custody issues, and prosecutorial overreach at every stage.
- Possession of Controlled Substance
- Drug Trafficking
- Drug Manufacturing
- Prescription Fraud
- Federal Drug Charges
DUI & Traffic Offenses
From first-offense DUI to DUI manslaughter, we scrutinize every aspect of the stop, the field sobriety tests, and the breathalyzer results.
- DUI / DWI
- DUI Manslaughter
- Refusal to Submit
- Felony DUI
- Reckless Driving
Violent Crimes
Murder, manslaughter, robbery, and assault charges demand the most experienced defense counsel available. We have successfully defended clients facing life sentences.
- Murder / Homicide
- Manslaughter
- Aggravated Assault
- Robbery
- Kidnapping
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence charges move fast. We act immediately to protect your rights, challenge injunctions, and build a defense before the prosecution gains momentum.
- Domestic Battery
- Aggravated Domestic Battery
- Violation of Injunction
- Stalking
- False Allegations
White Collar Crimes
Complex financial crimes require attorneys who understand both the law and the evidence. We defend clients facing fraud, embezzlement, and federal financial charges.
- Wire Fraud
- Bank Fraud
- Embezzlement
- Money Laundering
- Securities Fraud
Sex Crimes
Sex crime allegations carry devastating consequences. We provide aggressive, confidential defense and challenge the evidence at every turn.
- Sexual Battery
- Lewd & Lascivious Conduct
- Internet Sex Crimes
- Solicitation
- Failure to Register
Theft & Property Crimes
From petit theft to grand theft and burglary, we work to minimize consequences and protect your record from a conviction that follows you for life.
- Petit Theft
- Grand Theft
- Burglary
- Robbery
- Shoplifting
Federal Crimes
Federal charges carry mandatory minimums and are prosecuted by experienced U.S. Attorneys. You need counsel with real federal courtroom experience.
- Federal Drug Charges
- Federal Fraud
- RICO
- Federal Weapons Charges
- Federal Sex Crimes
Weapons Charges
Florida's 10-20-Life law imposes mandatory minimum sentences for weapons offenses. We challenge the legality of searches and the facts underlying every charge.
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon
- Felon in Possession
- Improper Exhibition
- Aggravated Assault with Firearm
- Federal Weapons Charges
Juvenile Defense
A juvenile record can close doors before a young person's life has truly begun. We fight to keep charges out of adult court and protect futures.
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Transfer to Adult Court
- Expungement
- Diversion Programs
- School-Related Offenses
Civil Rights & § 1983 Claims
Representation in select civil-rights matters involving alleged constitutional violations by government officials, including law-enforcement and correctional personnel.
- 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Claims
- Constitutional Violations
- Government Misconduct
- Law Enforcement Misconduct
- Correctional Personnel Misconduct
Police & Correctional Misconduct
Representation in select matters involving alleged excessive force, false arrest, wrongful detention, and misconduct by law-enforcement or correctional personnel.
- Excessive Force
- False Arrest
- Wrongful Detention
- Police Misconduct
- Jail & Detention Misconduct
Personal Injury
Representation in select serious injury matters involving negligence or wrongful conduct.
- Serious Personal Injury
- Negligence Claims
- Wrongful Conduct
Expungements & Record Sealing
For eligible individuals, sealing or expunging a Florida criminal record may help limit public access to past arrests and case information. Roderman & Johnston helps clients determine eligibility and navigate Florida's record-sealing and expungement process.
- Criminal Record Sealing
- Criminal Record Expungement
- Eligibility Review
- Arrest Records
- Dismissed Criminal Cases
Mugshot Removal
A dismissed or resolved criminal case does not necessarily make an arrest photo disappear from the internet. Mugshots can remain visible in search results and on third-party websites, potentially affecting a person's reputation, employment opportunities, and privacy. Roderman & Johnston has substantial experience helping clients address unwanted online mugshots and arrest-related images. We evaluate where the images are appearing and pursue available options for removal or suppression.
- Online Mugshot Removal
- Arrest Photo Removal
- Mugshot Website Removal
- Search Result Suppression
- Online Reputation Issues Following an Arrest
- Expungement & Record Sealing
Clearing the Record —
and the Online Aftermath
Expungement or record sealing can be an important step toward moving forward after an arrest, but information and images may continue circulating online. Roderman & Johnston assists eligible clients with Florida record sealing and expungement — as a Fort Lauderdale expungement attorney firm with decades of experience — as well as efforts to address mugshots and arrest-related images appearing online. We evaluate each client's situation individually and pursue every available avenue for relief.
Florida criminal record sealing and expungement for eligible individuals. We help clients determine eligibility and navigate the process.
Addressing online mugshots and arrest photos that remain visible after a case is resolved. We evaluate each situation and pursue available removal options.
How We Defend You
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Immediate Response
We are available around the clock. When you call, you connect with our experienced legal team — ready to act immediately to protect your rights before the prosecution builds its case.
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Thorough Investigation
We leave nothing to chance. Our team investigates every detail — police reports, witness statements, surveillance footage, forensic evidence — to identify weaknesses in the prosecution's case.
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Strategic Defense
Every case is different. We develop a defense strategy tailored to the specific facts, the charges, and the court — whether that means pursuing dismissal, suppression of evidence, or trial.
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Aggressive Advocacy
In the courtroom, we are relentless. Our attorneys have tried hundreds of cases before Florida juries and federal judges — and we know how to build a serious defense.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts.
Our criminal defense team includes Philip C. Johnston, a Columbia Law graduate and former Skadden white-collar attorney who represents clients facing serious criminal allegations throughout South Florida.
Charged with a Crime? Call Now.
Every hour matters after an arrest. Contact Roderman & Johnston LLC immediately for a confidential consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney.