Top Rated Valparaiso, FL Criminal Defense Lawyers

20 criminal defense lawyers serve Valparaiso, FL. Compare the best based on 62+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Okaloosa County are listed below.

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Shalimar)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Experienced in the areas of criminal defense, appeals, postconviction relief and habeas corpus.

Rating: 9.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Niceville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: 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 serv...

Rating: 9.8

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Valparaiso, FL

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Niceville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Bio: Mr. Dayaram began his career as an Assistant Public Defender in the First Judicial Circuit in Okaloosa County. As an Assistant Public Defender for three and a half years, Mr. Dayaram has defended hundreds of clients involving charges from misdemea...

Rating: 7.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Shalimar)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Shalimar, Florida, attorney James C. Campbell is a lifelong resident of Okaloosa County and has been practicing law in the greater Fort Walton Beach area for over 30 years. He is past president of the Okaloosa/Walton County Bar Association and the...

Rating: 9.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Shalimar)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Best lawyer I've ever had, got my case thrown out, 2 of my cases within 3 months if each other. "

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Shalimar)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Family and more

Review: "Mrs. Reed is the best lawyer that I have ever hired. Before my case, I was quite nervous of the impending charges and unsure of the possible outcome. Mrs. Reed was extremely knowledgeable, professional and positive. She was able to put my fears at..."

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Shalimar)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, General Practice

Bio: As one of the highly skilled Okaloosa County criminal defense attorneys from Dewrell & Herndon, Ashley Herndon represent clients in a vast array of criminal charges including drug crimes, DUI and BUI, domestic violence, assault and battery, vehicu...

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Shalimar)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Animal Law and more

Bio: The Rubin Law Firm has been practicing and litigating cases in Okaloosa County, Walton County, Santa Rosa County, Escambia County, Bay County, and surrounding counties for over 21 years. My law firm offers skilled representation and advice in all ...

Rating: 9.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Shalimar)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more

Bio: Hello and welcome to my Avvo listing. I was born and raised along the Gulf Coast mostly in Texas but with a good deal of time in Oklahoma and Louisiana as well. I attended Katy High School in Katy Texas and originally studied Petroleum Land Manage...

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Shalimar)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Niceville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Shalimar)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Rating: 7.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Niceville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Review: "Mr. Weinstock was very blunt with me the entire case and told me like it was, without any candy coating and backed it up with case law and statutes. Great understanding of the laws and won't try to sugar coat anything. Practice is very relaxed fee..."

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Shalimar)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Shalimar)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Shalimar)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 60 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Shalimar)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Probate, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: I am a lifelong resident of Okaloosa County, Florida. I grew up in Fort Walton Beach and Shalimar and graduated from Choctawhatchee High School. I attended Florida State University and law school at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University i...

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Shalimar)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Shalimar)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Valparaiso (Niceville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Agriculture, Banking, Corporate and Incorporation and more

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