State Attorney Suzy Lopez was officially sworn in as the first woman ever elected to serve as State Attorney in Hillsborough County.
This is her first full term in office and she was sworn in at a Central Florida event in front of a room of state and local leaders, supporters, attorneys, and staff.
Republican Governor Ron DeSantis was the keynote speaker for this historic occasion as Lopez officially became the first duly elected female State Attorney in Hillsborough County. Former Florida Attorney General and current nominee for U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi swore in State Attorney Lopez, while current Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody held the Bible for the ceremony.
State Attorney Lopez told a standing-room only crowd of state and local leaders and supporters that she will continue to enforce and follow the law to make our community a safer place. She thanked her colleagues, supporters, law enforcement officers, and local leaders for their commitment to ensuring that Hillsborough County remains safe under her watch.
Since she arrived to lead this agency in August of 2022, State Attorney Lopez has successfully put the concerns of crime victims ahead of criminals while partnering with law enforcement to see a record reduction in crime. She has personally mourned with families who have lost loved ones to criminal violence and does so with compassion and care.
“I promise to proudly serve my hometown as we pursue public safety together. Working for victims and their families is why we get up every day. We all want to live in a safe community, and we as prosecutors will enforce and follow the law with the help of our law enforcement partners. I thank my dedicated team of attorneys and support staff who value this community as much as I do and are committed to keeping our families safe,” said State Attorney Suzy Lopez.
“Florida is a law-and-order state,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “That means our state attorneys uphold our laws, prosecute crimes, and seek justice for victims. But too many prosecutors around the country put their ideological agenda over upholding their oath of office. Three years ago, Hillsborough County had such a state attorney. I removed him from office and replaced him with Suzy Lopez. Suzy has earned the trust of her community by restoring the rule of law and keeping Hillsborough County safe. That’s why she defeated the Soros-aligned candidate in November’s election, and she will continue to set an example for other state attorneys to follow.”
State Attorney Lopez leads a team of prosecutors and professional staff who are responsible for all criminal prosecutions in the 13th Judicial Circuit in Central Florida.
