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Nick Chotos, earned his law degree from St. Thomas University in 2014.  Mr. Chotos followed his passion for criminal law and began his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender in Broward County.  There he defended thousands of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors and DUIs to serious felonies.  Mr. Chotos now works as lead trial counsel at the firm’s Ft. Lauderdale office, handling all Broward criminal cases.

A Trial Attorney licensed to practice in all Florida State Courts and the Unites States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Concentrating on Criminal Defense including all Traffic Court Cases, DUIs, Misdemeanors, and Felonies. As a former prosecutor, I have the experience and insight to give you an honest assessment of your criminal case and strive to provide the highest standard of legal representation to achieve the best results for my clients.

Rick and his wife Patricia enjoy sailing and spending time at the beach. He is an Angel Tree sponsor and former police officer. He joined the firm in 2007. For a free consultation, call.

Since my college years at Florida State University I have always been interested in the law. Majoring in Criminology, I developed a passion for understanding and defending the rights of American citizens against unwarranted governmental intrusion. This passion extended to law school and Stetson University College of Law, where I honed my advocacy skills with the intention of becoming a trial lawyer. During my years at Stetson, I was dedicated to helping others, and received the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award in recognition of my efforts.. I began to test my advocacy skills while still in law school as a Certified Legal Intern for the 6th Judicial Circuit's juvenile prosecution unit. I prepared for and conducted numerous bench trials prior to graduation. After passing the bar, I served as an Assitant State Attorney for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit in Sarasota, where I learned the ins and outs of seeing a case from a prosecutor's perspective. I then joined a private defense firm who concentrated their practice on DUI defense. During my years preparing for DUI trials, I learned just how complicated DUI defense could be.. I have now brought these skills to my partnership in Fowler Law Group, where I intend to vigriously defend the rights of my clients to place them in the best possible position when their case is resolved.

Justin Reep is a Florida native who spent his formative years in Jupiter, Florida. After graduating from William T. Dwyer High School’s Academy of Finance, Justin decided to continue his studies at the University of Central Florida. His hard work and dedication allowed him to graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science in Economics in 2010.. Graduation from UCF became a springboard into the world of politics. Justin became a valuable member of Cliff Sterns’ Congressional office in Washington, DC. His experiences there inspired him to continue his education back in Florida. In 2014 he graduated from Ave Maria School of Law in Naples and successfully passed the Florida Bar exam.. After graduating and passing the bar exam, Justin was hired by Bernie McCabe, the State Attorney for the 6th Judicial Circuit. Soon after he had joined this office, he was selected to run the North County Traffic Court. In this capacity, Justin gained a wealth of experience with DUI/DWI prosecution and other traffic-related cases. His involvement in this area of case law made him the logical choice when other state attorneys needed training.. Justin’s passionate pursuit of justice included ride alongs with Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputies in the DUI Wolf Pack made a serious impression with many stakeholders in the community. Mothers Against Drunk Driving awarded him the Outstanding Prosecution Award. Much like his current practice, Justin took on a broad array of cases, including work as a Special Prosecutor involving Boating Under the Influence cases. His work in hunting, fishing, and game crimes led to his Prosecutor of the Year award from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.. Promotion to felony attorney was the next step in Justin’s career. After just a year and a half with the office, his work earned him the right to try first-degree murder cases. He successfully secured grand jury indictments for violent criminals, and he gained additional insights on the entire legal system. Now Justin Reep and his firm fight for the constitutional rights of all Floridians who have been accused of crimes. He is ready to try cases in front of County and Circuit Criminal Court judges.. Contact Justin today to learn more about Reep Law Firm and his commitment to serving the needs of the client. Proudly serving clients throughout Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties from the office in Seminole , Florida.

Attorney Bridgette Michelle Domingos is compassionate, competent and centered around your legal needs. Whether it be a criminal matter, personal injury or small business related, Attorney Domingos is here to guide you throughout the process while getting it the best results for you. She is the immediate past President of the Fred G. Minnis, Sr. Bar Association, which is the  largest predominantly African American bar Association in the county and one of the fastest growing.  She served 2 terms as President and currently sits on the Board.

Founding attorney, Andrew V. Coviello, Jr., MBA, Esq., started his legal career representing impoverished juvenile and misdemeanor clients in Tampa as an Assistant Public Defender.. He later honed his craft as a misdemeanor and felony attorney employed by the Pasco-Pinellas Public Defender. Andrew V. Coviello, Jr., MBA, Esq., advised, represented, counseled, and co-counseled THOUSANDS of clients accused of crimes ranging from civil infractions up to and including murder before founding Coviello Law, P.A.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email at. Mike graduated from the University of Florida, cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and an Area of Specialization in Criminology.  Thereafter, he obtained his Juris Doctor from Florida State College of Law.  After law school, Mike accepted a  position as an Assistant State Attorney with the Orange County State Attorney’s Office in the 9th Judicial Circuit.  After his time spent as a prosecutor, he took a position as an Assistant Public Defender in the 13th Judicial Circuit.  Before relocating to Clearwater and joining Roman & Roma in April 2014, Mike worked at a highly regarded personal injury law firm in Melbourne, Florida.  Throughout his legal career, Mike has always represented individuals, not big businesses or corporations.  He has also compiled significant trial experience and gained valuable insight into inner workings of the litigation process. Mike believes in the value of hard work and has witnessed it pay off first hand in receiving numerous jury verdicts in his clients’ favor.  As a valuable asset to Roman & Roman, Mike draws upon his past experiences to achieve optimal results for his clients.  Mike has also appeared live on the radio answering various legal questions and has lectured in front of several civic organizations.. Mike is a member of several professional organizations, most notably the Florida Bar, the American Bar Association, and the Pinellas County Bar Association.  He resides in Clearwater and enjoys surfing, fitness training, and spending time with his family and friends.

I stand up and fight for every person whose had his or her freedom and rights taken from them by the Government. I see individuals every day in court who simply need someone to stand with them, to fight for them, to tell their story. I hear the goverment refer to constitutional rights as "technicalities." Every client of mine gets my cell phone and my email. I strive to tell my client's story in court. I have a passion for helping teachers and individuals with developmental disabilities. I am a contracted attorney with the United School Employees of Pasco, USEP, and with the United States Concealed Carry Association, the USCCA. I am also trusted by the Fraternal Order of Police to represent their member who are involved in a critical incident (police shooting).. I live in Land O' Lakes, Pasco County, Florida, and have since 2013. I am a Central Florida native. I was born, raised and educated in Polk County, Florida. I have been married to my wife, Nina, since 2010. We have two young children, Elise and Archer, and a black Lab, Jet. I enjoy spending time with my family, golfing, skeet shooting, reading and working around the house.  I enjoy giving back to the community and serving with my Rotary family.  I regularly attend Grace Family Church on Tampa.. Position: My practice is dedicated solely to the area of criminal, DUI and traffic ticket defense in Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Hernando counties. I have handled cases all over the State of Florida, from Gainesville to Key West.. Areas of Practice:. Professional Associations and Memberships:. Education:. Published Works:. Past Employment:

Nicole M. Cotton has devoted her career to fighting for the rights of people facing criminal allegations. She earned her bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University, and her juris doctor from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center.. Nicole was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1976. After moving to Palm Beach County as a child, she went to local schools and graduated from Lake Worth Community High School in 1994. She started her career as a paralegal working for Richard G. Lubin, P.A. in 1999. In 2003, she enrolled in law school, continued her work at the Firm through her schooling, and graduated in December of 2006. After graduation, Nicole stayed on staff as an associate and managed her own caseload while working with other lawyers in the firm on their cases. While with Richard G. Lubin, P.A., Nicole was involved in a wide variety of casework, from DUI to white collar and violent crimes. Nicole has several years of experience in hiring experts and investigators to assist in cases and has extensive knowledge in organizing and utilizing focus groups.. Nicole and her family relocated to Sebastian, Florida to allow their daughter an opportunity to grow up in a close knit community. She looks forward to serving the local and surrounding communities.. Nicole has been admitted to practice in the State of Florida and in the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida. She is a member of The Florida Bar, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Palm Beach County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Palm Beach County Bar Association.. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys spending time with her husband Chad, and their 2-year-old daughter.

Mattie Fore Law, LLC is a criminal defense practice which handles all types of felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses in Florida state courts. Whether charged with a minor offense or the most serious of crimes, Ms. Fore recognizes that a criminal prosecution can result in severe and life-altering consequences. As a result, Ms. Fore will devote the time and attention you and your case deserve in order to achieve the best results possible. You can rest assured that Ms. Fore will bring her wealth of skill and years of courtroom experience to bear on your case. From investigating your case, to litigating pretrial motions, to arguing your case before a jury, Ms. Fore will leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of your defense. Ms. Fore has tried over 85 cases to verdict, including trials by jury and trials by judge, with consistently successful results.  She is also an aggressive and accomplished pretrial litigator, with a wealth of experience researching and writing motions and arguing them in court on behalf of her clients. She is dedicated to the hard work and preparation required to make a compelling defense, even for the most challenging of cases.. For many clients, one of the most stressful aspects of being prosecuted can be the uncertainty and confusion that results from being unfamiliar with the criminal justice system as well as its complex laws and procedural rules. Ms. Fore takes the time to explain that process to her clients so that they understand the process and can appreciate what options they have. She will guide you through the complexities of the system to make sure you clearly understand what your options are, and will always give you her honest and informed advice and counsel throughout the whole process. Above all else, Ms. Fore prides herself on excellent client communication and maintaining a working attorney-client relationship with her clients. She always keeps her clients updated, returns all phone calls within 24 hours, and makes her clients an integral part of the defense team from start to finish.

I am a born and raised local here on Florida's Emerald Coast, and am proud to serve my local community, as well as our large and growing military commmunity and the out-of-town folks who come to enjoy our area on vacation.. Although I began my career as a prosecutor, I turned to private practice where I can be, and have been, an effective advocate for those who find themselves entangled in the criminal justice system. Throughout my career I have handled thousands of cases, ranging from misdemeanors and DUIs to the most serious of felony charges. While I primarily focus my practice in the area of DUIs and criminal defense, I also dedicate a part of my practice to defending civil Injunctions and No-Contact Orders.. Though not exhaustive, examples of the many cases I have handled inlcude: Battery, Assault, DUI and DUI Hearings to get your license back, Minor in Possession of Alcohol (MIP), Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Sale/Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substances, Drug Trafficking, Domestic Violence Battery, Disorderly Conduct,  Sex Crimes, Child Abuse, Traffic Tickets such as Hit and Run or Fleeing & Eluding Police, Receiving Stolen Property, Criminal Mischief, Solicitation, BUI, Rape & Sexual Assault, Concealed Weapons, Public Intoxication, Resisting Arrest and Theft/Shoplifting.