Mr. Romano attended Southern Oregon University (formerly Southern Oregon State College) in Ashland, Oregon and in 1995 earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science, with a minor degree in Philosophy. Mr. Romano received his Juris Doctorate at Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon in 1998.

Prior to entering private practice in early 2006, Mr. Romano was a law clerk for the Marion County District Attorney's office and a Deputy District attorney in Klamath, Coos and Deschutes Counties with over seven years experience combined.

Mr. Romano now divides his practice approximately 50/50 handling domestic relations cases (family law & divorce) and criminal defense.