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I started Flaherty Defense Firm in 2004 with one simple goal: to provide the very best criminal defense representation in Fort Walton Beach and throughout Okaloosa County. Over the years, my team and I have defended thousands of people accused of criminal charges ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies, including Sex Crimes, Domestic Violence, DUIs, and Homicide.
Brandy Merrifield is my partner. We focus 100 percent of our practice on criminal defense. We will do whatever it takes to get the best possible result in a case. Some cases are worked out through a negotiation with the prosecutor. Other cases are litigated in court with pretrial motions to dismiss or suppress. Some cases are fought at trial. Whichever direction your case goes, Brandy and I know what moves to make in order to put you in the best position possible. Rest assured, you will be in good hands.
No matter what you are accused of, you deserve to have someone on your side who will fight for you and defend you. That is exactly what we are prepared to do for you. Call Flaherty Defense Firm and let us help.
| Tim Michael Flaherty: | Member at The Flaherty Defense Firm |
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1817 Lewis Turner Blvd #E Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 |
| Website: | http://www.flahertydefensefirm.com/ |
| Phone: | 850-243-6097 |
| Fax: | 850-243-6010 |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Okaloosa-Walton Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Okaloosa-Walton Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Okaloosa County Teen Court Program | Judge | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Okaloosa County Teen Court Program | Judge | 2013 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section | Attorney Member | 2013 - 1900 |
| Okaloosa County Teen Court Program | Judge | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section | Attorney Member | N/A |
| National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws | Lifetime Member | N/A |
| National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws | Lifetime Member | 2014 - 1900 |
| National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws | Lifetime Member | N/A |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Top 100 Trial Lawyers | N/A |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Top 100 Trial Lawyers | 2015 - 1900 |
| National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2015 - 2018 |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Top 100 Trial Lawyers | N/A |
| American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | Member | 2017 - 1900 |
| American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | Member | N/A |
| American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys - Northern Florida | America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2018 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
| Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| 10 Best for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2017 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2016 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
| Order of Barristers | Southern Illinois University School of Law | 2001 |
| Captain, Moot Court Trial Team | Southern Illinois University School of Law | 2001 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Missouri State University | B.S. | 1997 |
| Southern Illinois University School of Law | Juris Doctorate | 2001 |
| Case name | Outcome |
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| Okaloosa County 2010CF-899 | NOT GUILTY |
| Okaloosa County 2011CF-949 | Sex Charge Reduced |
| Okaloosa County 2012CF-2748 | Not Guilty Verdict |
| Okaloosa County 2012CT-2530 | DUI Dismissed |
| Okaloosa County 2013CF-1162 | Sex Charge Reduced |
| Okaloosa County 2013CF-2095 | Sex Charge Dropped |
| Okaloosa County 2013CF-2159 | Downward Departure |
| Okaloosa County 2013CF-2853 | Sex Charge Reduced |
| Okaloosa County 2013CF-2877 | Felony Reduced To Misdemeanor |
| Okaloosa County 2014CF-619 | Felony Reduced To Misdemeanor |
| State of FL vs. AM | DUI Dismissed |
| State of FL vs. CM | Case Dismissed |
| State of FL vs. PS | Case Dismissed |
| State of Florida v JH | DUI Dismissed |
| State of Florida vs CE | DUI Dismissed |
| State of Florida vs DG | Case Dismissed |
| State of Florida vs JC | Case Dismissed |
| State of Florida vs. MJ | Not Guilty |
| State of Florida vs. SC | Not Guilty |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| IA | Inactive | 2011 | 11/13/2021 | |
| FL | 509711 | Member in Good Standing | 2001 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Walton Beach Defense Blog | Fort Walton Beach Defense Blog | 2025 |
| Fort Walton Beach Defense Blog | Fort Walton Beach Defense Blog | 2025 |
| Fort Walton Beach Defense Blog | Fort Walton Beach Defense Blog | 2025 |
| Fort Walton Beach Defense Blog | Fort Walton Beach Defense Blog | 2025 |
| Fort Walton Beach Defense Blog | Fort Walton Beach Defense Blog | 2025 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Okaloosa County Teen Court | Role Of Defense Attorney | 2014 |
| Okaloosa County Teen Court | Career As An Attorney | 2013 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Case Law Clerk | Capps Law Firm | 2000 - 2001 |
| Capital Case Law Clerk | Capps Law Firm | 2000 - 2001 |
| Assistant Public Defender | State of Florida | 2001 - 2004 |
| Assistant Public Defender | State of Florida | 2001 - 2004 |
| Owner | Flaherty Defense Firm | N/A |
| Owner | Flaherty Defense Firm | 2004 - 1900 |
| Owner | Flaherty Defense Firm | N/A |
