Nickolas G Petersen
Of Counsel
I have worked as a Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Firefighter (urban and forest), and Assistant State Attorney.
I was in Underwater Demolition II and Seal Team One with three tours in Vietriam.
I have completed 13 capital criminal cases (death penalty cases), along with well over 100 felony jury trials plus numerous felony judge trials, and more numerous misdemeanor jury and judge trials.
I have been the Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officer for Okaloosa and Walton Counties, Florida since 2004.
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- Bankruptcy Law
- Civil Litigation
Litigation Percentage
- 75% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certified Legal Specialties
- Criminal Law, Supreme Court of Florida
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1977
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1978
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2009
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1981
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1981
Education
- Nova University Center for the Study of Law, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- J.D. - 1977
- Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
- B.S.
- Major: Sociology
Past Employment Positions
- Pocatello Police Department Idaho, Patrolman, 1971 - 1972
- Bannock County Sheriff's Department, Idaho, Deputy Sheriff, 1972 - 1974
- State Attorney's Office, Okaloosa County, Assistant State Attorney, 1977 - 1979
Pro Bono Activities
- Okaloosa/Walton Barr Association - Pro Bono Award, 1993
Languages
- English
