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Abogado Penalista de Tampa

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David Hardy

Defensa Criminal en Tampa

El Abogado David C. Hardy es un Experto en Derecho de Juicios Criminales. Practica en las áreas de Defensa Criminal Federal, Defensa Criminal de Florida, y Defensa de DUI en Florida.

En 2010, El Colegio de Abogados de Florida designó al Abogado Hardy como Especialista Certificado por la Junta en Derecho de Juicios Criminales. La Certificación de la Junta es el nivel más alto de evaluación del Colegio de Abogados de Florida de la competencia y experiencia de los abogados. Menos del 1 por ciento de los abogados de Florida han alcanzado la distinción de Certificación de la Junta en Derecho de Juicios Criminales.

En 2014, La Junta Nacional de Defensa en Juicios otorgó al Abogado Hardy la Certificación Nacional de la Junta en Derecho de Juicios Criminales. De los aproximadamente 98,000 abogados de Florida, hay menos de 20 abogados de defensa criminal que están tanto Certificados por la Junta de Florida como Certificados Nacionalmente por la Junta en Derecho de Juicios Criminales.

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"Attorney Hardy represented my brother in a federal criminal case and I was pleased that he was the one we chose to handle it from beginning to end. In the beginning, Attorney Hardy explained the entire process, which allowed much of the uneasiness of dealing with the whole experience to disappear. He was also always available for questions and any concerns. All options were explained in great detail and at the end of the day we were very proud of the work he put into the case and outcome. I would certainly recommend him and use his services again if ever needed in the future. A++"

Review by K.E.B.

Federal Case

"A few months ago, I was charged with a misdemeanor and a felony. As a result I was arrested. I did not have any prior records and never had trouble with the law, which is why from the day the state filed charges against me I have been terrified and distraught. However, from the moment I met Mr. Hardy, I knew he would fight for me and prove that I was innocent. During my first meeting, David paid attention to all the details and explained me the entire process as well as all possible outcomes from my case. Mr. Hardy communicated with me through every step in my case. He always made himself available for questions and concerns. Additionally, David was very generous in working out a contract and payment terms. Mr. Hardy is knowledgeable, experienced, organized, and extremely professional. My confidence in him allowed me to rest assured while he worked on my case, which enabled me to focus on my job and family. Within four months he was successful in getting my case dismissed. I will forever be grateful to him. A very caring professional - I would highly recommend him!"

Review by G.R.

Florida State Case

"I was very frightened to be accused of a crime, though I had never done anything wrong in my life. As I searched who to hire, it seemed a difficult choice. I settled on Mr. Hardy partly because his fee was reasonable and his explanation of fees seemed fair. He kept in touch with me regularly, gave a lot of free time at the initial consultation. He sounds serious but don't let it deter you from hiring him. He is a rare breed. AN HONEST ATTORNEY. He sounds humble but is actually very efficient. I am pleased with having chosen him instead of some of the others who bragged more about their capacities."

Review by V.H.

Florida State Case

"Success in a Federal Case. In my personal experience, working with Mr. Hardy was a great pleasure. With high professionalism and great knowledge he kept me informed of every step of the process. Personally it was an honor to have Mr. Hardy help me with my Federal case. Thanks to him the case was successfully closed and now I'm enjoying being with my family."

Review by A.G.

Federal Case

"I would highly recommend Attorney David Hardy to anyone. The first time I met with him he made me feel welcomed and like family. He never once judged me as a person and kept me well informed every step of the way. I would like to thank Mr. Hardy for his support throughout my case. He not only cared about the outcome of my case but also my family! There are no words to describe this lawyer but truly the best! Thank you again for all your hard work and dedication to my case."

Review by J.M.

Federal Case

"After 40+years of driving unblemished, it took a dumb mistake to wipe the slate clean. When you are in this type of situation your mind will go into a tailspin. There was no way that I could logically comprehend all that was about to hit me, this is why I referred it all to a surgeon. Mr. Hardy, and his firm looked at my case and automatically took charge. Mr. Hardy ensured me that he would have my best interest in hand while handling my case. Being skeptical I learned very quickly he was doing just that. My sleepless nights became a lot calmer, and my respiratory system began to work more efficiently, until now I believe that I am regaining my stature. I can't say enough about Mr. Hardy other than, when you pay for something you want the best it has to offer, and he has done just that for me. Thus the reason I call him a “Surgical Stress Reliever”."

Review by A.C.

DUI Case

"Great Attorney. I am so glad we hired David Hardy to represent my son. My son is a college student in the Tampa area and found himself in some serious trouble over a bar argument. There were 3 charges placed against him. When I contacted Mr. Hardy he explained everything to expect and sure enough it all went EXACTLY as he had told us! He was able to work with the courts and kept my son out of jail. He followed up on all of the court processes with me as I live out of town. I cannot thank him enough. I will highly recommend David as professional and caring attorney."

Review by T.B.

Florida State Case

"I am very pleased with the result from my attorney David Hardy. I was stopped for a DUI and also a refusal of the breath test. David worked very hard and got my sentence reduced to reckless driving. I would recommend David Hardy to anyone who is currently facing any type of driving impaired charges."

Review by J.S.

DUI Case

"It's hard to choose a lawyer when you have limited resources to research them, but I got as much detail as I could about my options and in the end I chose Mr. Hardy based on his experience and qualifications — and that paid off for me! He was quickly and easily accessible, and from the very first meeting he demonstrated that he is extremely knowledgeable in all the areas of criminal law that I needed help with. He took all the necessary actions to resolve my case in a far quicker timeline than I expected, and now I can rest easier knowing that it has been taken care of. When he needed action form me, he communicated clearly and made sure we took care of it quickly. He was always available for any questions I had throughout the process, and provided me with detailed answers including explaining how my case could impact me in the future. Mr. Hardy did everything he said he would do, and proved to be extremely reliable and trustworthy. He asked a fair price and kept his word throughout the process. From his interactions throughout my case I could see that Mr. Hardy is well known and respected within the legal community here in Tampa, and I would highly recommend him to anyone I care about who needs legal assistance!"

Review by J.Z.

Florida State Case

"His work was highly professional. He was my guide all the way."

Review by C.A.

DUI Case

Por qué debería contratar a Hardy Law Firm, P.A. para su caso penal

Choosing the right Tampa criminal defense lawyer may end up being one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. Before you decide which attorney is going to represent you, take the time to do some research. Find out about the attorney's education, training, and experience.

My name is attorney David Hardy and I work in the areas of federal criminal defense, Florida criminal defense, and Florida DUI defense. I have been practicing criminal law in Florida since 2005 and my office is located in Tampa, Florida.

I attended Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts during the evenings while I worked as a high school and middle school teacher during the day.

Going to law school at night while working days was hard work, but I enjoyed all of it. During law school, I was also able to gain valuable legal experience as a summer intern at the United States Attorney's Office in Providence, Rhode Island. I graduated law school in the top 4% of my class with high honors.

For more than five years I worked as a Tampa state prosecutor. During that time, I handled a variety of cases, including DUI, assault, battery, theft, drug possession, drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and violations of probation. As a prosecutor, I learned how the criminal justice system works, and I learned that a good criminal defense attorney can make a big difference in the life of his or her client.

In 2010, I left the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office and opened the Hardy Law Firm, P.A., where I defend people that have been accused of crimes in both Florida and federal courts. I represent individuals from all walks of life. What my clients all have in common is that their lives have been interrupted by a criminal accusation, and that they want an attorney who is going to stand up for them in court and fight for their rights. That is precisely what I do. Whether you are facing a second-degree misdemeanor or a first-degree felony, I have the knowledge, skills and ability to provide you with the best possible legal defense.

I am board certified as an expert in criminal trial law by both the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. I have taught criminal evidence and constitutional law courses at the college level. In 2019, I was honored when my criminal law article, Simon a Slave v. the State of Florida, was featured on the cover of the Florida Bar Journal.

I am fluent in Spanish. While some attorneys may have a secretary or staff member that they use as an interpreter to communicate with clients, I speak directly to my Spanish speaking clients in their native language.

Like any law firm I charge for my services. However, I pledge to you that my fees will always be fair and reasonable. I base my fees upon a variety of factors, including the factual complexity of the case, the type of criminal charge, the amount of time the case required, and the level of expertise the case demands.

When a potential client calls me, they sometimes ask me for a guarantee that their charges will be reduced or dismissed. I can't guarantee how a particular case will turn out. However, there are some things that I can guarantee. First, I guarantee that you will be able to speak to me personally when you have a question about your case. Second, I guarantee that I will take the time to understand the goals you have for your case. Third, I guarantee that I will do everything in my power to get you the best possible result in your case.

A lifelong friend of mine once told me that the best job is the one in which you are using your talents to help as many people as possible. For me, working as a criminal defense lawyer fits that description. I hope you will allow me the privilege of using the education, skills, knowledge and experience I have acquired throughout my career to fight for you, and to ensure that you get the best possible result in your case.