When Your Freedom Is On The Line, Experience Matters
A Tampa Lawyer Who Has Worked Both Sides Of The Courtroom
If you are facing criminal charges in Tampa Bay, you need a lawyer who understands both sides of the courtroom. I am Attorney Erica Irizarry, founder of Irizarry DUI & Criminal Defense PLLC. I represent clients throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Polk Counties, and I handle every case personally. Spanish-language consultations are available.
From Public Defender to Prosecutor and Back
My career has followed a path that most defense attorneys have not taken. I started in civil defense, building the litigation fundamentals that still shape how I approach every case. I then moved into criminal law as an Assistant Public Defender in Hillsborough County, where I learned what it means to stand between a client and the full power of the State.
From there, I made a deliberate choice to cross to the other side. I joined the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office as an Assistant State Attorney in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, prosecuting DUI, drug, assault, domestic violence and felony cases for the State of Florida. That position gave me something most defense attorneys never have: a direct view of how prosecutors build their cases, which evidence they rely on, and where those cases are most vulnerable.
I returned to the defense because I chose to. Armed with years of prosecution experience, I founded Irizarry DUI & Criminal Defense PLLC to put that complete courtroom knowledge to work for people who need it most.
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The Cases I Handle in Tampa Bay
I represent clients facing a range of state and federal criminal charges, including:
- DUI and DWI charges
- Felony charges, including drug offenses, assault, domestic violence and theft
- Misdemeanor charges and related criminal matters
Whatever the charge, you will work directly with me from your first consultation through the resolution of your case.
What My Background Means for Your Case
Having worked as both a prosecutor and a public defender, I know how the State builds its cases because I built them myself. That background shapes how I approach every defense. I know which evidence to challenge, which procedural missteps to look for, and how the other side evaluates its own case. I offer free consultations by phone, video or in-person appointment, and I serve clients throughout Tampa Bay.
Speak With a Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer Today
If you have been charged with a crime in Tampa Bay, do not wait to get legal help. Send me a message or call 656-206-0609 to schedule your free, confidential consultation. I represent clients in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Polk Counties, and I am ready to review your case. Se habla español.