• Santa Rosa Beach
  • We Serve Santa Rosa Beach Clients At Our Crestview Location

The stretch of South Walton County between Sandestin and Rosemary Beach—known to most people simply as "30A"—is one of the most beautiful and most popular vacation destinations in the country. Santa Rosa Beach is its heart, encompassing communities like Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Dune Allen, WaterColor, and Seagrove. With tens of thousands of visitors at any given time during the season, traffic stops, beach incidents, and bar arrests are unfortunately common—and many of the people charged are far from home, with no idea what to do next.

If you've been arrested in Santa Rosa Beach—whether you're a local resident, a seasonal homeowner, or a visitor renting a beach house for the week—the Walton County criminal justice system doesn't care about your travel plans or your job back home. You need a defense attorney who can step in immediately, fight the charges, and—wherever possible—help you avoid having to return to Florida for every court date.

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Trusted Defense Attorneys Along 30A

My name is Tim Flaherty. Since 2001, my partner Brandy Merrifield and I have built our practice around a singular focus: criminal defense. We've represented thousands of clients across Walton and Okaloosa Counties, and we know how aggressively local law enforcement polices the 30A corridor during spring break, summer vacation, and major holiday weekends. We serve clients throughout Santa Rosa Beach, Grayton Beach, WaterColor, Seaside, and the rest of South Walton County, providing experienced criminal defense representation for both residents and visitors facing criminal charges.

Common cases we handle for clients arrested in Santa Rosa Beach include:

The South Walton Courthouse Annex

One of the things that makes Santa Rosa Beach cases a little different from cases in DeFuniak Springs or Freeport is venue. While felonies are still handled at the main Walton County Courthouse in DeFuniak Springs, many misdemeanors arising from arrests along 30A are heard at the South Walton Courthouse Annex on Coastal Centre Boulevard, right here in Santa Rosa Beach. We appear in both courthouses regularly and know what to expect from the judges and prosecutors in each.

Help for Out-of-State Visitors

If you're a visitor who was arrested during your vacation and are now back home wondering what happens next, we can almost always handle court appearances on your behalf, file motions to set conditions of release, and resolve the case without requiring you to fly back to Florida repeatedly. Learn more about our representation of vacation arrest cases.

Schedule a Free, Confidential Consultation

You don't have to face a criminal charge in Walton County alone. Flaherty & Merrifield offers free, no-obligation consultations to anyone arrested or under investigation. Contact us today, day or night, and let's start protecting your future.

Serving Clients in Santa Rosa Beach From Our Crestview Office

Flaherty & Merrifield proudly represents clients throughout Santa Rosa Beach and the surrounding 30A communities from our Crestview office, conveniently located at 550 N Main St Ste E, Crestview, FL 32536. Whether you're a full-time resident, a seasonal homeowner, or a visitor enjoying Florida's Emerald Coast, our experienced criminal defense attorneys are prepared to help you protect your rights and your future.

We routinely represent clients arrested in Santa Rosa Beach, Grayton Beach, Seaside, WaterColor, Blue Mountain Beach, Seagrove Beach, and throughout South Walton County. Because many criminal cases arising along the 30A corridor are handled through the Walton County court system, it is important to work with attorneys who understand the local courts, prosecutors, and procedures.

If you've been arrested or are under investigation in Santa Rosa Beach, contact Flaherty & Merrifield today for a free, confidential consultation. We can review your case, explain your legal options, and begin building a defense strategy designed to achieve the best possible outcome.

Directions From Santa Rosa Beach to Our Crestview Office

Our Crestview office is located at 550 N Main St Ste E, Crestview, FL 32536. While many consultations can begin over the phone, we also welcome clients who prefer to meet with us in person.

From Grayton Beach / Highway 30A (Central Santa Rosa Beach)

  • Head north on County Road 283 N toward US-98.
  • Turn right onto US-98 E.
  • Continue east to US-331 N.
  • Turn left onto US-331 N and continue toward DeFuniak Springs.
  • Merge onto I-10 W toward Crestview.
  • Take Exit 56 for FL-85.
  • Continue north on N Ferdon Blvd.
  • Turn right onto 6th Ave.
  • Turn left onto N Main St.
  • Our office is located at 550 N Main St Ste E, Crestview, FL 32536.

From Seaside / WaterColor (Eastern 30A)

  • Head north toward US-98 via County Road 395.
  • Continue to US-331 N.
  • Turn north onto US-331 N.
  • Continue through Freeport and toward DeFuniak Springs.
  • Merge onto I-10 W toward Crestview.
  • Take Exit 56 for FL-85.
  • Continue north into downtown Crestview.
  • Turn right onto 6th Ave.
  • Turn left onto N Main St.
  • Our office is located at 550 N Main St Ste E, Crestview, FL 32536.

From the Sacred Heart Hospital / Coastal Centre Area

  • From Coastal Centre Blvd, travel east to US-331.
  • Turn north onto US-331 N.
  • Continue north toward DeFuniak Springs.
  • Merge onto I-10 W toward Crestview.
  • Take Exit 56 for FL-85.
  • Continue north on N Ferdon Blvd.
  • Turn right onto 6th Ave.
  • Turn left onto N Main St.
  • Our office is located at 550 N Main St Ste E, Crestview, FL 32536.

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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.