Hanlon Law | Sex Offenses

After being charged with two violent felony charges, as a result of an unhinged overzealous officer of the law. I was blessed with coming across Hanlon law. With the most integrity and professional representation I've ever seen in my life, Attorney Blair Jackson's compassion, understanding, knowledge of the law, and outright determination to find the most favorable result possible for his client's. I can confidently say today that all criminal charges have been officially dropped. With the outstanding representation of Attorney Blair Jackson you can be confident when fighting to defend you're innocence. Whither it be a constitutional rights violations or misconduct from law enforcement. Blair Jackson is here to seek justice. I thank you from the bottom of my heart, as does my family. Evan. R

After getting an initial quote from Nick Chotos he tried to add a substantial amount when it came time to sign a contract. Later we paid $3000 for an exam that was never completed and $2000 for an evidentiary hearing that didn't take place at all. He indicated that he would perform some duties gratis for which later he wanted to be compensated. Most importantly, don't question Chotos unless you enjoy being severely chastised, spoken to in a most unprofessional manner, and rebuked for any efforts you make to help with "his" case! Efforts to address these problems through emails and texts were mostly ignored both from Chotos and from the head of the firm.

Blair Jackson did an incredible job with my case. He was very understanding and helpful. I had four pending charges all which were dropped due to his excellent skills. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a great attorney.

I give Nick Chotos and Will Hanlon my highest recommendation.

Will Hanlon is an excellent Clearwater criminal defense attorney who effectively defended my rights with his legal expertise. Mr. Hamlin demonstrated exceptional communication and responsiveness throughout the process. He is a compassionate and understanding lawyer who genuinely cares about his clients. If you are seeking a criminal defense attorney, Will Hamlin is your ideal choice.

When I hired nick back in 2020 he did absolutely nothing for me but claim to write a detailed letter. Suurre. Waste of money could of done it myself and still have the same outcome. Would not hire again, also I think some of the reviews on here might be fake, giving themselves high praises when they can’t even communicate what is going on with your case and the unpreparedness of Nick Chotos. Would not hire this guy again.

Niki is awesome and a very hard worker

I want to start by saying that I fully support law enforcement and personal accountability. However, my youngest son made a foolish decision early this year, and a particularly overzealous police officer not only arrested him but charged him with extreme offenses that were completely inappropriate for the situation. I’m convinced that if it had been the officer’s own son or a family friend, he would have handled it differently—perhaps with a stern warning or, at the very most, a misdemeanor charge. With little time to find the right attorney, we came across Michael Haworth and Hanlon Law online. I can’t thank Michael and Mr. Hanlon enough for their professionalism, dedication, and understanding throughout this ordeal. They not only achieved the best possible outcome for my son but also took the time to listen to my fears, ensuring I always felt heard and supported. I was terrified that my son would get trapped in the system, and I couldn’t eat or sleep. But Michael Haworth, with support from Mr. Hanlon, patiently addressed my concerns, presenting realistic options without making unattainable promises. They were committed to resolving this issue, and they did exactly that. I still believe in “law and order,” but this experience opened my eyes to how one bad apple can tarnish people’s view of law enforcement. This officer seemed determined to ruin my 14-year-old son’s life by pushing for a potential prison sentence when he could have chosen a less severe path to teach him a lesson. He also called multiple times once he had nothing to do with it asking questions that the only motive could be to cause some sort of harm on my child, who is doing great now btw. Without Michael Haworth and Mr. Hanlon, my son might have faced a much harsher outcome. They approached the case with creativity and genuine care, always communicating clearly and making me feel confident in their representation. They are truly experts in juvenile law, and their experience and knowledge made all the difference. Over the years, I’ve worked with many attorneys—both corporate and criminal—through my business and for legal matters involving friends, employees, and family. Most attorneys don’t communicate well or fight as hard as they would for their own family. But Michael Haworth and Mr. Hanlon are different. They provided multiple strategies and thought outside the box to make this situation go away. Very few attorneys have such extensive experience and understanding of the legal system for minors in Florida. One bad cop could have ruined my son’s future, but Michael Haworth and Mr. Hanlon cared enough to craft a thoughtful, personalized approach that worked. They got the job done, plain and simple. If anyone finds themselves, or a loved one—especially a minor—facing legal trouble, I wholeheartedly endorse Michael Haworth and Mr. Hanlon.

I owe Nick Chotos and all of the staff at Hanlon Law a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. While facing serious time as well as predatory prosecution, Mr. Chotos kept everything at bay and fought tirelessly. My case took just over three years and never once did I feel he was running out of patience nor did he ever waiver from his stance in securing my future and my family's stress. On behalf of myself and my family we will never forget what you accomplished! Thank you again Nick.

Thank you Michael Haworth for you professionalism in representing my son and making a bad situation move smoothly. Very much appreciated.

Had the opportunity to work with Mike recently. Incredibly kind, informative and extremely quick to respond. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and I highly recommend this firm.

Michael Haworth is a true professional, his advise helped me to take action on my case quickly and effectively.

Michael Haworth is a very knowledgeable and responsive attorney. I would highly recommend his professional services. Simply the best by far. !! of Hanlon law firm

Michael was amazing from start to finish. Very professional, he always kept me in the loop. I have never been in trouble and thanks to him my streak continues. I never had to go to court, or speak to anyone else which is a relief in its own. If you are looking for a great attorney stop here and contact Michael. Thank you for giving me my life back!

Nick Chotos definitely showed up and showed out for my husband. He got the state to reduce his charges. Throughout the entire process he kept us informed & always told us to not worry…he’s got it. He was right..he had it completely under control. We are extremely pleased with the outcome. Best choice for a lawyer. Mike stood in for Nick at the final hearing & he was just as courteous. If you are looking for a law firm that’s going to fight for you, Hanlon Law is the one. They don’t just want your money, you can tell they care & want you to have the best representation. They are awesome!

Will Hanlon is a great Clearwater criminal defense attorney !!!!!!!👍🏿👍🏿

Professional, dependable, honest and gave awesome results!!!! I can't say enough great things about your office. Your secretary was always understanding and willing to hear my concerns, as well you showing up for me and going above and beyond the job needed to set the Distant Attorney down. You gave me excellent results and I can't thank you enough! I said that no ink would touch my fingers and you came through. Great job🥳 Nick Chotos🥳

From reviews I assumed yeah this man has passion to seek justice. I began call with how you doing… His reply, how can I help you..As I was explaining why I’m in need of representation. The vibe was just not there no care factor conversation was cut short by me. No thanks I’ll find someone who cares.

It’s hard to put into words how thankful I am for Nick Chotos and his staff. Our case was a unique situation involving minors, one being my son the accused. Nick Chotos has guided us through every step the past 2 years, all the way up to todays trial. Nick did an amazing job giving his arguments and statements in the court room against state prosecutors. He was confident and very prepared. I am very proud to say that today we came up on top and WON our case! I don’t believe we would of had the same outcome if we would of had any other attorney, I highly recommend Nick Chotos and Hanlon Law!