Pasco County's Trusted Criminal Defense Professionals

Experienced Advocacy for a Rapidly Growing County

Pasco County residents who find themselves facing criminal charges are dealing with a court system that has grown alongside one of Florida's fastest-expanding populations. From the established Gulf Coast communities of New Port Richey and Hudson to the rapidly developing eastern corridor around Wesley Chapel, Land O' Lakes, and Zephyrhills, the county's growth has brought increased law enforcement activity and a rising caseload in local courts. In that environment, having a criminal defense attorney with serious trial experience is not optional - it is essential.
R. Curtis Murtha, PA provides aggressive criminal defense representation to Pasco County residents charged with everything from first-time misdemeanors to serious felony allegations. With more than two decades of experience in Florida criminal law, including service as a former Assistant State Attorney and Lead Trial Attorney, we bring prosecution-side insight to every defense we build. That perspective allows us to anticipate the strategies prosecutors are likely to use and challenge them effectively at every stage of your case.

Fighting Charges With Former Prosecutor Insight

Criminal cases across the county can involve a wide range of circumstances. A traffic stop along US 19 or State Road 54 may lead to a DUI or drug possession arrest. A family conflict can escalate into domestic battery charges with immediate consequences for housing and custody. Property crimes, fraud allegations, and probation violations can jeopardize employment and financial stability for residents in communities throughout the county. In each situation, the specific details of the stop, the investigation, and the arrest procedure determine whether the evidence against you can withstand legal scrutiny.
We defend all criminal charges for clients across Pasco County, including DUI and BUI, domestic battery, drug possession and trafficking, assault and battery, burglary, firearm offenses, sex crimes, probation violations, white collar offenses, and all felonies and misdemeanors. Our practice is built on personal attention - as a solo practitioner, we handle every aspect of your case directly, from bond hearings and pre-trial motions through trial and post-conviction options including record sealing and expungement. You will always know who is managing your defense.
If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Pasco County, contact us for a free case evaluation and start building your defense with an experienced criminal attorney today.

Why Pasco County Residents Choose Our Defense

As the county's population continues to climb, the volume of criminal cases moving through the court system grows with it. We provide clients across Pasco County with defense representation built on experience, personal commitment, and courtroom readiness.

  • Former Assistant State Attorney and Lead Trial Attorney with prosecution experience across homicide, drug trafficking, sexual battery, robbery, and hundreds of other felony and misdemeanor cases
  • Skilled at navigating the Pasco County court system and filing motions to challenge probable cause, suppress improperly obtained evidence, and contest procedural errors during arrests
  • Member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys with continuing education in advanced DUI trial techniques and evolving defense strategies
  • Solo practice model providing Pasco County clients with direct attorney access, honest case assessments, and consistent communication without intermediaries
  • Post-conviction assistance including record sealing and expungement eligibility guidance for clients looking to protect their futures in one of Florida's most rapidly growing regions

You deserve a defense attorney who treats your case with the seriousness it demands. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and let an experienced criminal defense attorney start working on your Pasco County case immediately.

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