Gerald Trainor Roden

Gerald Trainor Roden

also known as Jerry Roden

4.7
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 34 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Vero Beach, FL
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

5220 US HWY 1, Suite 104, #250, Vero Beach, FL

About Gerald

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 32 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1993

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 34 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1991

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Roden Law Firm, PLC

5220 US HWY 1, Suite 104, #250, Vero Beach, FL, 32967

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Gerald Trainor Roden's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional and thorough!

Jerry was very honest and direct about the services he could provide. He spent a lot of time and effort getting all the facts and working every angle possible for my case, he was very thorough I would highly reygis counsel!

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Better than expected Result

I was so glad that someone referred me to Gerry Roden. I had documented the details of my arrest the day after it occurred. Gerry took the information and was able to get my case dismissed before it was even filed. I had favorable circumstances, but it took a skilled lawyer to make proper use of it. ...Gerry was the right one, and I highly recommend his services.

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2011 | DUI & DWI

Job well done!

How fast do you need a resolution? If the answer is I need it tomorrow, then Jerry Roden is the lawyer you want to call. I called his office on a Sunday, for a mis-hap that occurred that previous night. He was swift in returning my call, and quick to respond to a need that I had the following day in ...court. He is knowledgeable in most areas of law, but what we needed was criminal defense. We had a child that was involved in an injury and placed in a situation that imposed a threat. My husband was arrested and faced with charges including felony. Jerry was quick to review the situation, talking to all parties involved; including my husband who was incarcerated. He was able to prepare my husband to make his first court appearance the very next day. He then carried through to resolve our matters in a careful, precise way - again taking time to talk to us, and keeping us informed on exactly what was happening and when. I'm thrifty and I was very pleased with how Jerry used his time on my case. Although I wasn't in on the details of his negotiations this quick resolution for us resulted in our case charges being dropped. If you need an experienced, knowledgeable lawyer, who is down to earth and swift to respond, I would absolutely recommend Jerry. We were in this for the first time, and had very little idea as to what to do. He stayed in close contact through email, answering every question I had in a timely manner, Jerry was careful in getting the story straight, and used his excellent writing skills to relay this information to the proper individuals who could review and eventually bring our case to an excellent outcome – and in very little time. I found Jerry by website and networking with acquaintances from past. Just click to see what I mean: http://www.dwi.com/florida/brevard-county I would absolutely hire Mr. Roden again and have total confidence in his ability and skills. I just wanted to say thank you for your services. You have helped save me a lot of time, money and stress by assisting me through this process!

Posted by Nancy | August 23, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Responsive,abreast of things and knowledgeable

Mr. Roden was very knowledgeable, responsive and kept me informed every step of the way. I had a felony charge and Mr. Roden was successful in getting my case dismissed. I truly appreciate his services and the manner in which he handled my case.

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Bonnie Klein Rhoden

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Cognata

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Roden is a very professional, caring and innovative attorney in the field of DUI representation."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Gerald. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Arthur Cherry

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gerald is a very talented advocate. He gets results. I endorse this lawyer."

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Nina Ferraro

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am thrilled to endorse Gerald Roden. I have known him for almost 10 years and have always known him to be an attorney who practices with the highest integrity."

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Arthur Brandt

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Roden is a dedicated attorney who is always there for his clients."

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Jeffrey Boston

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Mr. Roden in action and have gathered through the years that his experience and passion for the law have contributed to favorable outcomes for his clients. Far from indifferent, Mr. Roden cares about and fights for what he believes in, which includes justice for those who have retained his counsel."

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Bradley Rossway

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jerry for over a decade and he is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. He is compassionate, a dedicated advocate for his clients, and effective at resolving issues."

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James Regan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jerry was always very persistent in seeking a good plea offer for clients when I was a prosecutor and he was opposing counsel. Gerry treats his clients with respect, and is a true gentleman."

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Jason Berger

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jerry is a highly experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney, who has been successfully practicing in his field for nearly two decades. He is also a good friend."

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Douglas Tuttle

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jerry is a zealous advocate for his clients. Jerry always gives his clients the personal attention that they deserve."

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Joseph Dato

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Roden since law school, he has always been an outgoing and aggressive advocate. He gives his clients that extra 110% on their matters. I would highly recommend him to anyone faced with a Criminal or DUI charge."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Volunteer Florida, Commissioner

2007

Board of Directors Indian River State College, IRSC

2006

Chairmen, Early Learning Coalition for Indian River, Martin & Okeechobee Counties

Work Experience

1996 - 1998

District Representative, Congressman Dave Weldon

1994 - 1995

Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General of Florida

1991 - 1993

Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender

Associations

2007 - 2008

National College of DUI Defense

member

2007 - 2008

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

member

2007 - 2008

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

member

Education

1989

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Florida State University

Political Science, Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2013

Okeechobee County Drug Abuse Symposium Protecting our Children from Drug Abuse

Publications

Languages

English

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