David Hardy
The Hardy Law Firm, P.A.
- Biography
Attorney Hardy attended Suffolk University Law School’s Evening Division. He graduated Magna Cum Laude (with high honors) in the top four percent of his class. From 2005 until 2010, Attorney Hardy served as a State Prosecutor in Tampa Florida. Since 2010 he has been in private practice. In Florida State Courts, he has handled thousands of cases ranging from DUI to first degree felonies. In Federal Court, he has handled international extradition cases, bank fraud, drug trafficking, firearms cases, and immigration offenses. Attorney Hardy is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as an Expert in Criminal Trial Law and is Nationally Board Certified in Criminal Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. In 2015 he was named to the National Trial Lawyers top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers. He practices in the areas of federal criminal defense, state criminal defense, and DUI defense.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- White Collar Crime
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
- Since 2003
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- Languages
- Spanish:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Shareholder
- The Hardy Law Firm, P.A.
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2010 –
Current
- Attorney David C. Hardy is an expert in the area of criminal law. He represents clients in both Florida state and federal courts. He is experienced handling cases involving international extradition, drug trafficking, bank fraud, immigration offenses, identity theft, firearms offenses, assault and battery, and driving under the influence.
- Professor of Constitutional Law and Criminal Evidence
- Hillsborough Community College
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2007 –
2018
- Assistant State Attorney
- Hillsborough County Florida State Attorney’s Office
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2005 –
2010
- Legal Intern
- United States Department of Justice
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1999 –
1999
- Education
- Suffolk University Law School
- J.D.
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1996
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2000 - Honors: Jurisprudence Award in Torts
Best Oral Advocate Award
Paul McLaughlin Fellowship Recipient
Stanley Kava Award
Magna Cum Laude (High Honors) graduate
Top four percent of Class - Activities: Mock Trial Competition (semifinalist)
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- Boston College
- M.Ed
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1990
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1992 -
- Providence College
- B.A.
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1985
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1989 -
- Awards
- Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
- National Trial Lawyers
- 2015
- AV Preeminent Attorney Rating
- Martindale Hubbell
- 2014
- Professional Associations
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Member
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2013 –
Current -
- The Florida Bar
- Member
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2003 –
Current -
- The Rhode Island Bar
- Member
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2002 –
Current -
- Publications
- SIMON, A SLAVE V. THE STATE OF FLORIDA: THE PRECEDENT-SETTING DECISION ESTABLISHING CONFESSIONS EXTRACTED BY THREATS OR PROMISES ARE INADMISSIBLE AT TRIAL
- The Florida Bar Journal
- September 1, 2019
- A Guide to the Hillsborough County Florida Drug Court
- The Hardy Law Firm blog
- July, 2019
- A Supreme Court Decision That Will Affect Tampa Federal Firearms Cases
- The Hardy Law Firm, P.A.
- July 29, 2019
- Substantial Assistance, 5K1.1 Motions, and Rule 35 Motions
- The Hardy Law Firm, P.A. Blog
- July 17, 2019
- Tampa Federal Drug Charges and the Safety Valve
- The Hardy Law Firm, P.A. Blog
- July 14, 2019
- Do You Have A Hillsborough County Florida Arrest Warrant?
- The Hardy Law Firm, P.A. Blog
- June, 2019
- Tiger Woods and Florida Reckless Driving
- The Hardy Law Firm, P.A. Blog
- June, 2019
- When is a DUI in Florida a Misdemeanor and when is a DUI in Florida a Felony?
- The Hardy Law Firm, P.A. Blog
- June, 2019
- Federal Criminal Appeals in Tampa Florida
- The Hardy Law Firm, P.A. Blog
- May, 2019
- If You Are Under Investigation, Should You Talk To The Police Without A Criminal Defense Attorney?
- The Hardy Law Firm, P.A.
- May, 2019
- The Nuts and Bolts of Hearsay in the Tampa Criminal Courts
- The Hardy Law Firm, P.A.
- May, 2019
- How Do The Federal Criminal Courts Work?
- The Hardy Law Firm, P.A. Blog
- September, 2018
- Understanding The Federal Sentencing Guidelines
- The Hardy Law Firm, P.A. Blog
- September, 2018
- What Are Miranda Rights And Who Was Ernesto Miranda?
- The Hardy Law Firm, P.A. Blog
- August, 2018
- Florida DUI and Unconstitutional Police Conduct
- Criminal Justice Today
- April, 2018
- Federal Criminal Cases v. Florida Criminal Cases
- Criminal Justice Today
- January, 2018
- Structure and Purpose of Grand Juries in Federal and Florida Courts
- Criminal Justice Today
- October, 2017
- With The Advice And Consent Of The Senate
- Criminal Justice Today
- April, 2017
- Federal Court Judge Suppresses FBI Surveillance
- Criminal Justice Today
- February, 2017
- Double Jeopardy and Hollywood
- Criminal Justice Today
- October, 2016
- The Nuts and Bolts of Hearsay
- Criminal Justice Today
- May, 2016
- United States Supreme Court Strikes Down the Florida Death Penalty
- Criminal Justice Today
- February, 2016
- Be Careful What You Say In Public – The FBI May Be Listening
- Criminal Justice Today
- December, 2015
- You Have the Right to Remain Silent
- Criminal Justice Today
- September 1, 2015
- Standing Your Ground in Florida
- Criminal Justice Today
- April, 2015
- The FBI Gambles with the Fourth Amendment in Vegas
- Criminal Justice Today
- December, 2014
- United States Supreme Court to Decide Tampa Sarbanes-Oxley Case
- Criminal Justice Today
- September, 2014
- The Law of Criminal Confessions in Florida
- Criminal Justice Today
- April, 2014
- Searching Cell Phones Without a Warrant
- Criminal Justice Today
- February, 2014
- Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Website
- Blog
- Are There Defenses To A Florida DUI?
- Blog
- Understanding The United States Federal Sentencing Guidelines
- Blog
- How Do The Federal Criminal Courts Work?
- Blog
- What Are Miranda Rights And Who Was Ernesto Miranda
- Blog
- Federal Criminal Cases v. Florida Criminal Cases
- Blog
- New And Improved Get Smart Government Surveillance
- Blog
- With The Advice And Consent Of The Senate
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