Expert Criminal Defense Solutions in Hillsborough County

Aggressive Defense Across One of Florida's Largest Counties

Hillsborough County residents facing criminal charges are up against one of the busiest court systems in the state. With a population exceeding one million, the county processes an enormous volume of cases each year, and defendants can feel lost in that system without an experienced attorney fighting on their behalf. Whether you live in the urban core, in established communities like Temple Terrace and Plant City, or in growing suburban areas like Brandon and Riverview, your case will move through the same Hillsborough County courts - and it deserves focused, knowledgeable attention.
R. Curtis Murtha, PA provides experienced criminal defense to Hillsborough County residents charged with offenses ranging from misdemeanors to complex felonies. Our practice is grounded in more than twenty years of Florida criminal law experience, including service as an Assistant State Attorney and Lead Trial Attorney in neighboring Pinellas County. We are admitted to practice before all Florida courts, including the United States Middle District of Florida, which sits in Tampa - giving us the ability to defend cases in both state and federal proceedings within the county.

Prosecution Insight Applied to Your Defense

Criminal charges in Hillsborough County can arise from situations that develop rapidly. A routine traffic stop on the interstate or along county roads can lead to DUI or drug possession charges. Family disputes in residential neighborhoods can escalate into domestic battery arrests. Allegations of theft, fraud, or property crimes can threaten careers and financial stability for residents across the county. In each scenario, the strength of the prosecution's case depends on whether law enforcement followed proper procedures and whether the evidence meets Florida's legal standards.
We handle all criminal matters for clients throughout the county, including DUI and BUI, drug possession and trafficking, domestic battery, assault and battery, burglary, grand and petit theft, firearm offenses, sex crimes, robbery, probation violations, and white collar crime. Our former prosecution background gives us a clear understanding of how state attorneys evaluate and prioritize their caseloads, and we use that insight to develop strategies that target the weakest points of the case against you. As a solo practitioner, we guarantee direct attorney involvement in every aspect of your defense.
If you are dealing with criminal charges in Hillsborough County and want an attorney who brings prosecution-level knowledge to your defense, contact us for a free case evaluation today.

What Hillsborough County Clients Gain From Our Approach

Navigating the Hillsborough County court system requires a defense attorney with both the experience to understand what you are facing and the resolve to challenge it aggressively. We deliver that combination to every client.

  • Former Assistant State Attorney and Lead Trial Attorney with trial experience spanning homicide, sexual battery, drug trafficking, robbery, assault, and all categories of felony and misdemeanor offenses
  • Admitted to practice before the United States Middle District of Florida in Tampa, providing defense capability for federal charges originating in Hillsborough County
  • Skilled motion practice focused on suppressing improperly obtained evidence, challenging probable cause, and holding law enforcement accountable for procedural errors
  • Personal case management from a solo practitioner, ensuring Hillsborough County clients receive direct access to their attorney from arrest and bond hearings through trial and resolution
  • Post-conviction services including record sealing and expungement guidance for eligible clients looking to protect their futures in one of Florida's fastest-growing counties

Your defense matters, and so does who handles it. If you need a criminal defense attorney who will give your Hillsborough County case the individual attention and courtroom experience it demands, schedule your free consultation now.

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