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  • We Serve DeFuniak Springs Clients At Our Crestview Location

An arrest in DeFuniak Springs feels very different from an arrest in a tourist town. This is the seat of Walton County—home of the Walton County Courthouse, the Walton County Jail, and the historic Chautauqua district around Lake DeFuniak. You probably know the judge by reputation, the deputy by name, and the people who will hear about your case before the week is out. That makes choosing the right defense attorney even more important, because in a small community, your reputation matters as much as the outcome of your case.

Whether you were arrested by the Walton County Sheriff's Office, the DeFuniak Springs Police Department, or the Florida Highway Patrol along I-10 or US-90, the consequences are serious: jail time, hefty fines, probation, a permanent criminal record, and loss of professional or driving privileges. Flaherty & Merrifield is here to help you protect everything you've built.

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Experienced Walton County Criminal Defense

My name is Tim Flaherty. Since 2001, my partner Brandy Merrifield and I have built our practice on one thing: criminal defense. We don't dabble in divorces, real estate closings, or personal injury cases. We defend people accused of crimes—and we do it well. From our offices in Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and Crestview, we represent clients throughout Walton County, including DeFuniak Springs, Argyle, Bruce, and Mossy Head.

Cases we handle for our DeFuniak Springs clients include:

What to Expect at the Walton County Courthouse

Felony and most misdemeanor cases arising in DeFuniak Springs are filed at the Walton County Courthouse on US-90 East, and bookings are processed at the Walton County Jail. If you were arrested over the weekend, your first appearance hearing typically happens within 24 hours and bond will be set by a judge. Having an attorney at that first appearance can be the difference between going home and waiting in jail for your case to move forward. Call us before you spend another night behind bars.

Compassionate, Aggressive, and Local

You deserve a defense team that takes your case—and your future—seriously. Flaherty & Merrifield offers free, confidential, no-obligation consultations to anyone facing criminal charges in DeFuniak Springs or anywhere in Walton County. Contact us today to schedule yours.

Directions From DeFuniak Springs to Our Crestview Office

Our Crestview office is the closest Flaherty & Merrifield location to DeFuniak Springs, roughly 26 miles west on I-10 or US-90.

From Downtown DeFuniak Springs (Lake DeFuniak Area)

  • Head south on Live Oak Ave W toward Baldwin Ave.
  • Turn right onto US-90 W/Nelson Ave W.
  • Continue on US-90 W for approximately 25 miles into Crestview.
  • Turn right onto N Main St.
  • Our office will be on the right, Suite E.

From the Walton County Courthouse

  • Head west on US-90 W/Nelson Ave W toward Live Oak Ave W.
  • Continue on US-90 W into Crestview.
  • Turn right onto N Main St.
  • Our office will be on the right, Suite E.

From I-10 (Exit 85)

  • From DeFuniak Springs, take US-331 N to I-10 W.
  • Merge onto I-10 W and travel approximately 23 miles.
  • Take Exit 56 toward FL-85/Crestview.
  • Turn right onto FL-85 N/S Ferdon Blvd.
  • Continue north and turn right onto E James Lee Blvd, then left onto N Main St.
  • Our office will be on the right, Suite E.

Have You Been Arrested in Walton County, Florida?

If you've been arrested in Walton County you need to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Contact us online or call our Destin office directly at 850-403-6835 to schedule your free consultation. We are proud to serve clients throughout Okaloosa County and Walton County from our  Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, Destin locations and look forward to helping you.