Sarah Villa Oberliesen

Sarah Villa Oberliesen

also known as Sarah Villa Oberliesen, Oberliesen Law Firm

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Niceville, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

PO Box 434, Niceville, FL

About Sarah

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Criminal Defense (assault, battery, domestic violence, theft, possession of controlled substances, misdemeanor, felony) in Okaloosa, Walton, and Santa Rosa County

18 years

40%
Domestic Violence 40%

Restraining order, injunction for protections, stalking, domestic violence, harassment

40%
DUI and DWI 10%

DUI/BUI in Okaloosa, Walton, Santa Rosa County

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 17 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2008

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Oberliesen Law Firm

PO Box 434, Niceville, FL, 32588

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Sarah Villa Oberliesen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (5)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Maria | March 6, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extremely helpful and communicates with you!

Sarah was the person who answered our call, and did the consult on the spot. Sarah and her team communicate very well during the process and are worth every penny .

Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Call Sarah now!

I highly recommend Sarah to anyone in need of legal assistance! Sarah will give you an honest assessment and work tirelessly to get you the best possible outcome. I am so grateful to Sarah for every thing she did for my case!

Posted by AJP | September 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

If you need help, Sarah needs to be your first call!

I live in Michigan and recently hired Sarah to represent me in a case concerning a Florida resident and I can't say enough good things about her. She is amazing! I was so anxious & worried about everything and she was there through it all with me. She was so kind, patient and understanding. I don'...t know how to convey how much I appreciated everything she did for me. She is an absolute professional and I will recommend her to anyone who needs a lawyer. She is a Godsend and a blessing.

Posted by Amy | June 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing attorney!

Sarah is amazing at what she does. She represented me in a domestic violence injunction. Sarah is knowledgeable, she is strong and she goes to battle for you. Every interaction with her has been positive and I can’t say enough good things about her. If you want an attorney who will be there for you, ...who doesn’t mind making sure you have all the answers to your questions and is ready to fight your battle, she is your warrior! Thank you Sarah for going above and beyond, you are amazing!

Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Quick resolution very happy

I cannot put into works how grateful I am for her help in my time of need. I would happily refer anyone in need to her office. My case was resolved quickly and she was always available when I needed her.

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Young Officer of the Quarter, 96TW/JA

2022

Florida Patriot Award, Florida Bar Association

2012

Honorary Wing Commander, Eglin Airforce Base 33rd Fighter Wing CC

2012

Young Lawyer of the Year, Okaloosa Walton Bar Association

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Oberliesen Law Firm

2018 - 2023

Supervising Attorney, Shelter House, Inc.

2016 - 2018

Senior Attorney, Department of Children and Families

2010 - 2014

Associate, Matthews Jones and Hawkins, LLP

2009 - 2010

Assistant Public Defender, James Owens Public Defender First Judicial Circuit

Associations

2021 - Present

Escambia Santa Rosa Bar Assocaition

member

2018 - Present

Walton Bar Associaiton

Member

2009 - Present

Okaloosa Bar Association

President

2009 - Present

Federalist Society

Member

2008 - Present

Florida Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2022

Impact 100

Member

2009 - 2017

Young Lawyers Association Okaloosa Walton Bar Association

President

2009 - 2013

Junior League of the Emerald Coast

Active Member

2009 - 2014

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

2007

Florida Coastal School Of Law

Juris Doctor

2004

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2024

Okaloosa Bar Association Fireside Chat wtih the First DCA

Fireside Chat with First DCA

2010

First Judicial Circuit Training Program

2009-2010 Proposed Changes in Legislature that Affect Criminal Defense Attorneys

2009

2009 Bench and Bar Conference

From Inkwells to IPhones: A General Look at Professionalism

Languages

English

Activity

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