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also known as Sarah Villa Oberliesen, Oberliesen Law Firm
Sarah is a graduate of Arizona State University and Florida Coastal School of Law. She has been licensed in Florida since 2008 and has been practicing in the panhandle for almost 16 years. She is a a Captain in United States Air Force Reserve serving at Eglin AFB as an Assistant Judge Advocate General.
Sarah enjoys serving her country and her community. She is the current Past President of the Okaloosa Bar Association and active in the Florida Bar Association. She was awarded the Florida Patriot Award in 2022 for her service to the bar association and community.
Sarah started her career as an Assistant Public Defender in the First Judicial Circuit. She assisted clients in reaching just results including multiple jury trials to successful verdict. She then worked in private criminal defense, followed by a position with the Department of Children and Families working on child abuse cases, and most recently domestic violence cases for a local charity. Sarah has a passion for the courtroom and a passion for justice. She will do everything she can to reach the best legal resolution for your case.
She loves living in the Florida Panhandle with her husband David and two active children.
OUR PRACTICE
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
Military Defense
Restraining Orders
Injunction for Protection
Stalking
Domestic Violence
Battery
Assault
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Boating Under the Influence (BUI)
Minor in Possession of Alcohol (MIP)
Child Abuse
Battery by Strangulation
Theft
Criminal Mischief
Trespass
Possession of Controlled Substances
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Sexual Assault
Attempted Murder
Murder
Computer Crimes
Fish and Wildlife criminal court appearances
Criminal Traffic Excessive Speeding
Driving on a Suspended License
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
No Poof of Insurance
No Valid Drivers License
Misdemeanor
Felony
Criminal Traffic
Our Approach
At the Oberliesen Law Firm, we specialize in bringing the law to your corner. We are dedicated to understanding what results you want and to helping you understand what actions we can take on your behalf. We will work with you every step of the way to make sure that you understand the choices you are making and feel empowered to make them.
Sarah Oberliesen has been an attorney in the Florida Panhandle for almost 16 years and has a proven track record of success. We use that experience to help you down a path to the results you need.
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PO Box 434, Niceville, FL, 32588
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Posted by Maria | March 6, 2026 | Hired Attorney
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
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
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'...
Posted by Amy | June 30, 2025 | Hired 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, ...
Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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.
"I sincerely endorse Ms. Louise Villa. She is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who is an active member in the avvo community. I enjoy reading her input on various issues and highly recommend her."
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
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
2021 - Present
Escambia Santa Rosa Bar Assocaitionmember
2018 - Present
Walton Bar AssociaitonMember
2009 - Present
Okaloosa Bar AssociationPresident
2009 - Present
Federalist SocietyMember
2008 - Present
Florida Bar AssociationMember
2019 - 2022
Impact 100Member
2009 - 2017
Young Lawyers Association Okaloosa Walton Bar AssociationPresident
2009 - 2013
Junior League of the Emerald CoastActive Member
2009 - 2014
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2007
Juris Doctor
2004
Bachelor of Arts
2024
Fireside Chat with First DCA
2010
2009-2010 Proposed Changes in Legislature that Affect Criminal Defense Attorneys
2009
From Inkwells to IPhones: A General Look at Professionalism
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Legal Guides
Who accused me?
10 Jan 2025
How to remove being a victim to have visitation rights and send funds
10 Jan 2025
Outside of threats of physical violence, is it unlawful to curse at ppl? Even if the person is a minor who is being verbal abuse
06 Jan 2025