Robert Gary Nichols

Robert Gary Nichols

3.7
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation

200 SE 6th Street, Suite 401, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 36 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1989

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Robert Nichols & Associates

200 SE 6th Street, Suite 401, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

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Robert Gary Nichols's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lauren | January 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Stay away

The worst attorney I’ve ever had. He did no due diligence. He told me I had no options other than taking a deal that has ruined my life. He only cares about himself and getting things done as fast as possible. I am livid that I stupidly trusted him with my life. He didn’t tell me anything about what ...he found. He didn’t listen to any of evidence I gave him; and if the man actually watched the body cam footage he would’ve caught all the lies that should’ve never led to me being arrested — it was a false arrest. I hate this man for taking advantage of me and not caring about my life during the most traumatic and vulnerable stages of my life. STAY AWAY.

Posted by Chris | January 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Thank God For Bob...Great Criminal Defense Attorney

Without getting too much into detail. I was facing charges of aggravated assault with a firearm. I initially interviewed like 5 criminal lawyers 3 of which were just sales people and just really discouraged me, their was another attorney that showed promise but i didn't feel confident. In my opinion ...she was nice but lacked the experience and had little familiarity with state prosecutors or judges. When i walked into Bob'S Office, I was greeted with a smile. Immediately even before signing anything I felt like a valued client and had confidence i would have been taken cared of. While meeting with Bob, i was impressed that he didn't just summed up my case and told me best and worse case outcomes, but rather discussed multiple similar cases that he has been successful and a possible strategy. long story short, within a week the case was downgraded to a misdemeanor and we are currently working on getting it thrown out. He has been relentless and his communication within the process has been refreshing. I highly recommend him, and would encourage you to at least just save his number in your phone."JUST IN CASE" LOL.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Partner, Robert Nichols & Associates

2000 - 2003

Managing Attorney, Watson & Lentner, P.A.

1999 - 2000

Supervisor of PIP Division, Allstate Insurance Company

1994 - 1998

Assistant State Attorney, Judicial Circuit, For Lauderdale FL

Associations

United States District Court, Southern District of Florida

Broward County Bar Association

United Kingdom National Crime Faculty

Florida Sex Crimes Investigators Association

California Sex Crimes Investigators Association

Texas Sex Crimes Investigators Association

New York Sex Crimes Investigators Association

Broward County Crime Commission

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Florida v Kathy Bush

Guitly as charged

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Education

1988

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

1997

Florida Sex Crimes Investigators Association, Criminal Justice Institute, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Investigation & Prosecution of Drug-Related Crimes

1997

California Sex Crimes Investigators Association

Identification, Investigation & Prosecution of Drug-Facilitated Crimes

1996

Metropolitan Police Institute

Investigation & Prosecution Techniques in Drug-Related Rapes Cases

1996

Florida Sex Crimes Investigators Association

Investigation & Prosecution Techniques in Drug-Related Rapes

1993

National Association of Arson Investigators

Investigation & Prosecution Techniques in Arson-Related Fraud Cases

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