FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Erin Maloney, Communications Director
Office of the State Attorney, 13th Judicial Circuit
(813) 557-3366 | [email protected]
TAMPA, FL (February 25, 2025) — State Attorney Suzy Lopez appointed Statewide Prosecutor Nick Cox as the new Chief Assistant State Attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit. Cox is a career prosecutor known for his statewide efforts to combat drug trafficking, gang violence, and organized crime.
In his new role, Cox will be responsible for supervising the office’s felony divisions which include the most complex and serious cases in Hillsborough County. His leadership and extensive experience in the courtroom will enhance our office’s ability to hold dangerous offenders accountable while seeking justice for victims.
This is a homecoming for Cox, who served this office as an Assistant State Attorney for nearly a decade. After leaving that role in 1997, he worked at the Office of the Attorney General before becoming the Regional Director for the Department of Children and Families. For the last 15 years, Cox served as the Statewide Prosecutor, working closely with former Florida Attorneys General Pam Bondi and Ashley Moody to strengthen public safety throughout the State of Florida.
“Nick Cox is a highly respected career prosecutor whose integrity and work ethic will elevate the work we do on behalf of victims every day. He has a proven track record of holding the most dangerous criminals accountable, and his experience and unwavering commitment to justice will make our community a safer place,” said State Attorney Suzy Lopez.
“I am so excited to be coming home and honored to once again work alongside the talented prosecutors in the 13th Judicial Circuit. I began my legal career here, and returning as the Chief Assistant State Attorney is a dream come true. I am proud to help ensure our prosecutors have the resources, training, and guidance they need to hold criminals accountable as we work together to strengthen public safety,” said Chief Assistant State Attorney Nick Cox.
State Attorney Lopez leads a team of talented prosecutors and professional staff who are responsible for all criminal prosecutions in the 13th Judicial Circuit. The State Attorney’s Office is committed to keeping the public informed about the outcomes of major court cases to ensure transparency and accountability. We believe it is of utmost importance