Flaherty & Merrifield, Fort Walton Beach Criminal Defense Attorney

Dear Flaherty & Merrifield, It was my absolute privilege to be your client. Your team has an unquenchable thirst for excellence that turned what could have been a total disaster into a seamless, decisive victory! This law firm is truly for Florida’s most discerning clients—those who recognize understated mastery when they see it. Grateful beyond measure, and should the need arise again (though I sincerely hope it doesn’t), you know exactly where I’ll turn. Warmest regards, -Steven

Fantastic law firm!

Money well spent.

I can’t say enough good things about this firm they are always willing to help no matter how big or small the staff is amazing I would highly recommend use them

Mrs.Brandy is hands down the best lawyer! She means business and her team is with you every step of the way! Thank you Mrs.Carrie and Mrs.Brandy for y’all’s hard work!

I am so very thankful that I chose Flaherty & Merrifield to represent me. They are both incredible attorneys who have their client's best interests in mind. The entire staff is wonderful and kept me in the loop through the whole process of my case. Brandy Merrifield went above and beyond to get me the best outcome for my case. Choosing a criminal defense attorney is a very important decision that no one should take lightly. Flaherty & Merrifield are the best of the best when it comes to criminal defense attorneys. I recommend them to everyone and I truly appreciate everything they did for me.

I cannot express how grateful I am for Brandy Merrifield's commitment to getting my case resolved. She was very compassionate and understanding of my situation and was ultimately able to have the case dismissed. I will forever be thankful for her service to me and my family. I highly recommend Brandy and her team!

If Flaherty & Merrifield is not representing you...then there are only two words I can offer...Good Luck! There aren't enough characters to describe how wonderful this law firm is. Every single staff member, from the paralegals to the receptionist to the Legal assistants are just flat out amazing. Mrs. Merrifield represented me and my case got dismissed. I am truly grateful for this Law Firm.

I can’t thank Flaherty & Merrifield enough for the incredible work they did on my case. From the very beginning, the team was professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to helping me achieve the best possible outcome. They took the time to explain every step of the process, answered all of my questions thoroughly, and made sure I always felt informed and supported. Their attention to detail, responsiveness, and strategic approach gave me peace of mind during a very stressful time. It was clear they truly cared—not just about the case, but about me as a person and my family as well. Because of their dedication and skill, I never stepped foot into court and we reached a successful resolution that exceeded my expectations (Dismissal). If you’re looking for a legal professional who will fight for you with compassion and integrity, I highly recommend Mrs. Merrifield! The Attorney, Firm, and Staff went above and beyond. I’m incredibly grateful for everything they did. ***Don't risk your freedom, waste your time or money looking elsewhere. This law firm is the truth!!!!

I really am grateful for this team! Cari Scott, Brandy, and her team are amazing, friendly, and professional. They went above and beyond!

Thank Brandy and team for helping me in my situation. They never judged me at anytime. Helped me from the start to the finish. I recommend them to who. Needs a lawyer. They are wonderful and great at their job.

Grade A+: Brandy helped solve a tough problem with the best outcome I was hoping for. I’m very glad I picked this firm. The paralegals made everything really convenient and they were really nice

My experience with them was amazing very professional kept me updated on everything about my case. They answered all my questions that I needed. Highly recommend their services. Very thankful they were able to help me out on my case.

I was facing a DUI Manslaughter / Vehicular Homicide. To make a long story short this battle between prosecution and this firm was long winded. Mr Flaherty and Ms. Merrifield fought tooth and nail for me until the very end. The result was credit for time served of 5 months in jail and 10 years probation. I was facing up to 16 years in prison. Needless to say, they helped save and restore my life following a tragic accident that ended with the death of my dear Uncle. I am so grateful to have worked with them and appreciative to have had them fight alongside me through this journey. Additionally, Ms. Merrifield visited and supported me in jail more than any lawyer I’ve seen in my time there. 5 stars no doubt. Thank you so much this will never be forgotten.

Cari Scott, Nicole Howell, and Amber Ellerd did such an amazing job helping my brother with his case. They were extremely professional, empathetic, and had a sense of urgency when dealing with my case. I have never been through any type of legal trouble, but the firm made sure I was well aware of my case’s progress and standing. I would highly recommend you choosing this firm for your legal needs!

I am very satisfied with the work that Brandy has put forth to help my brother. My brother was facing up to 8 years for a probation violation, and Brandy helped get him out of jail on community supervision. She was absolutely amazing. She was very professional, and always responded quickly to any questions or concerns I had regarding my brothers case. I will forever be thankful for her! :)

The Defense team and staff at Flaherty & Merrifield are all five star. I caught a very serious case and thought everything was over for me. Flaherty & Merrifield went straight to work and reassured me that I was in good hands. They got me bonded out and eventually got my cased dismissed. I’m very thankful to have had them represent me on my case.