Hanlon Law in Clearwater, FL

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.

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!

Hanlon Law did their job! They are a very trustworthy clearwater criminal defense attorney group that helped my family when we needed it most!! Very responsive, reliable & on point at helping you understand everything. Thank you Will Hanlon & Nick Chotos for all your hard work.

After meeting with several lawyers, William easily stood out. A top of the line professional and a top of the line lawyer. He will earn every dollar as he is dedicated and fierce when it comes to working for you. Would definitely recommend him to anyone in need.

These guys are great! In minutes they were able to tell me I was being scammed. I feel so much better now like a weight lifted off my chest! I will definitely call them again if I need their help!