Atty. John R. Roderiques

Atty. John R. Roderiques

John R. Roderiques is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, probate and 3 other areas of law.

New Bedford New Bedford 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (774) 813-2001 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John R. Roderiques at a glance

John R. Roderiques is a Principal based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, practicing at John Roderiques. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on divorce, probate, family law, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1984) and Massachusetts (1985). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1984) and Marquette University (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in New Bedford, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John R. Roderiques is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, probate and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices at John Roderiques in New Bedford, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John R. Roderiques's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John R. Roderiques handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

John R. Roderiques is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Massachusetts →

Probate

John R. Roderiques is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

John R. Roderiques is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John R. Roderiques is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John R. Roderiques is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Bedford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Massachusetts attorneys? Browse all attorneys in New Bedford or all attorneys in Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John R. Roderiques

Where is John R. Roderiques's law office located?
John R. Roderiques's law practice is located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The firm is John Roderiques. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. Roderiques handle?
John R. Roderiques focuses on divorce, probate, family law, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John R. Roderiques practiced law?
John R. Roderiques has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John R. Roderiques go to law school?
John R. Roderiques earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact John R. Roderiques for a consultation?
You can contact John R. Roderiques directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 1984
B.A.
Marquette University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1984
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.