About David P.
David P. Hill earned both his undergraduate degree and his J.D. from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. He remained connected to that university's law program through his studies, where he developed the foundation for a career in criminal defense. The timeline of his education set a steady path toward private practice.
He opened his own firm, Law Offices of David P. Hill, P.A., in 1998. Since then he has run the practice as owner and principal attorney. The decade-plus at the helm of a small firm has meant handling a wide range of matters personally. He manages client intake, case strategy and courtroom appearances rather than delegating those tasks to a large team.
Hill’s practice is informed by a steady involvement in professional groups. He is a current member of the Florida Bar and holds memberships in the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also belongs to the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and participates in the Executive Association of Greater Orlando. Those affiliations keep him plugged into developments in criminal law and local legal networks.
Over time he has handled matters that range from routine hearings to trials. Running a solo firm has required him to juggle client advising, evidence review and courtroom advocacy. He has developed a practical courtroom approach and a preference for direct communication with clients. Cases that come through his office are generally managed by him from start to finish, which clients often find provides continuity during stressful proceedings.
Outside the courtroom he has maintained ties to local legal circles through professional membership and attendance at association events. He has not sought a public profile beyond his practice. Instead, he has focused on providing steady representation through his firm. He currently focuses his practice on criminal defense.
