Flaherty & Merrifield is a distinguished criminal defense law firm based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, specializing in providing robust legal representation for individuals facing serious criminal accusations. The firm stands out for its dedicated focus on protecting the rights and futures of clients, including local residents, military personnel, and visitors arrested while vacationing in Northwest Florida.
The firm adopts a compassionate yet aggressive approach, offering personalized defense strategies tailored to each client’s unique circumstances. With attorneys who hold leadership roles in the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Flaherty & Merrifield brings a collaborative and highly experienced team to every case. They are known for their 24/7 availability, empathetic client care, and vigorous advocacy in complex criminal matters.
Services Offered
- Criminal defense
- Military arrests defense
- Defense for individuals arrested while vacationing in Florida
- Bonds and warrants assistance
- Sex crimes defense
- Domestic violence cases
- Assault and battery defense
- Murder defense
- Juvenile offenses representation
- Burglary defense
- Robbery and theft cases
- Battery on law enforcement defense
- Resisting an officer with or without violence
- Felony traffic offenses
- Drug charges defense
- Boating under the influence (BUI)
- Driving under the influence (DUI)
- Violation of probation representation
- Record expungement and sealing
Serving Okaloosa County, including Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and Crestview, the firm offers legal counsel in both English and Spanish. Their notable commitment to military members and out-of-state defendants underscores their adaptability and dedication to minimizing case-related disruptions for clients.
