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.
Since 2003
Since 2002
2010 - Current
The Hardy Law Firm, P.A.
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.
2007 - 2018
Hillsborough Community College
2005 - 2010
Hillsborough County Florida State Attorney's Office
1999 - 1999
United States Department of Justice
1996 - 2000
J.D.
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
1990 - 1992
M.Ed
1985 - 1989
B.A.
National Trial Lawyers
Martindale Hubbell
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
The Florida Bar
National Board of Trial Advocacy