Flaherty Defense Firm

My name is Tim Flaherty, and I’m a Fort Walton Beach criminal & DUI defense attorney.

I’ve successfully helped hundreds of clients over the years – those from Okaloosa and Santa Rosa County – and many from out-of-town.

And they all agreed on one thing – being arrested and locked-up is a miserable experience. And it’s just the beginning of what can be a life-changing event.

You know what an arrest can lead to….heavy fines, possible jail time and a record that will follow you, or your family member, around for years, impacting many different aspects of your future, including all employment prospects.

Here’s how the criminal process works in Florida. After an arrest, and bail is arranged, you have 14 days to figure out what you are going to do. You now have a choice. You can rely on an over-worked Public Defender – or hire a professional defense attorney.