Mr. Romero graduated from the University of Miami, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Management. He earned the degree of Juris Doctor-With Honors, from the Florida State University College of Law. After being admitted to the Florida Bar, he served as an Assistant Public Defender for 4 years. Subsequently he became a prosecutor with the Office of the State Attorney in the 19th Judicial Circuit, a position he held for almost 30 years.
During his tenure as a prosecutor, he was promoted to Felony Division Chief, Attorney in Charge and Senior Major Crimes Attorney. As the Senior Major Crimes Attorney for over 12 years, he was involved in working with law enforcement agencies in investigating and arresting persons who committed violent crimes, including cases involving the death penalty. Mr. Romero also conducted training sessions for the prosecutors of the Office of the State Attorney on Search and Seizure Law, Criminal Procedure, legal updates and litigation skills.
After leaving the Office of the State Attorney, Mr. Romero became an Adjunct Professor and later a Program Director of the Forensic Investigation Program at Keiser University. He also taught law at Indian River State College and lectured courses at the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex.
Mr. Romero joined the Martin County Sheriffs Office in 2020 as Chief Legal Advisor in the Legal Affairs Division.