- Fort Walton Beach
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1817 Lewis Turner Blvd. #E
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 - Phone: 850-243-6097
- Directions
Being investigated by law enforcement can be concerning, but if you're arrested and charged with a crime in northwestern Florida, you could be in for a nightmare of an experience. Not only will your personal and professional reputations suffer but, if convicted, you could face hefty fines, incarceration, and a criminal record that follows you for the rest of your life.
Don't let an arrest or conviction threaten to limit your opportunities. Regardless of whether you're in this distressing situation because you made a mistake or because law enforcement violated your rights, you need a highly skilled legal team to mount your defense. Fortunately, you've come to the right firm.
Laser-Focused on Criminal Defense
My name is Tim Flaherty. I've been a criminal defense attorney since 2001, and my partner, Brandy Merrifield, has worked with me since 2007. From our conveniently located office in Fort Walton Beach, we serve clients in communities throughout Okaloosa County and northwestern Florida.
Criminal defense is all we do, and this focus allows us to handle a broad range of cases within that practice area. As a result, Flaherty & Merrifield has successfully defended clients in cases involving:
- Military arrests
- Vacation arrests
- Bonds and warrants
- Sex crimes
- Domestic violence
- Assault and battery
- Murder
- Juvenile offenses
- Burglary
- Robbery and theft
- Battery on law enforcement
- Resisting an officer with (or without) violence
- Felony traffic offenses
- Drug charges
- Boating under the influence (BUI)
- Driving under the influence (DUI)
- Violation of probation
- Record expungement and sealing
Superior Legal Services, Compassionate Client Support
At Flaherty & Merrifield, we believe that everyone has the right to a defense. No matter what brought you to our page, we're glad you found us. We offer the skilled legal services and compassionate support you need to make it through this difficult time. We offer free, no-obligation initial consultations. Contact us today to schedule an appointment to discuss your case with our dedicated criminal defense team.
Directions to Our Office
From the North (Crestview)
- Follow Martin Luther King Jr Ave. and S Wilson St. to FL-85 S/S Ferdon Blvd.
- Follow FL-85 S to FL-123 S.
- Take the exit toward Destin-FWB Airport/Eglin AFB/Hurlburt Field from FL-85 S.
- Continue on FL-123 S. Drive to Lewis Turner Blvd in Wright.
- Just past the Chevron station, make a U-turn.
- Our office will be on the right, Suite E.
From the South (Destin)
- Head south on Benning Dr. toward Harbor Blvd.
- Turn right onto US-98 W/Harbor Blvd.
- Turn right onto FL-189 E/Beal Pkwy SW.
- Our office will be on the right, Suite E.
From the East (Niceville)
- Head north on Reynolds Ave. toward 32nd St.
- Take FL-85 S/Eglin Pkwy to Lewis Turner Blvd in Wright.
- Just past the Chevron station, make a U-turn.
- Our office will be on the right, Suite E.
From the West (Navarre)
- Take US-98 E from town.
- Turn left onto Doolittle Blvd.
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Hollywood Blvd.
- At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Hill Ave NW.
- Continue onto Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
- Turn right onto Hurlburt Rd.
- Turn left onto Beal Pkwy N.
- Continue onto FL-189 N/Lewis Turner Blvd.
- Our office will be on the right, Suite E.