CRIMINAL & DUI ATTORNEYS PROFESSIONAL & AGGRESSIVE

The criminal defense lawyers with Lupella & Rehr represent individuals charged with any type of criminal offense, including misdemeanor, felony, juvenile, and Drunk Driving cases. Our offices are centrally located in downtown Fort Walton Beach,in the heart of Destin, near U.S. Highway 98, and in Defuniak Springs. We assist individuals daily at trial or arraignment in Okaloosa County and Walton County.

As criminal lawyers, we know that what matters most to the client is the end result. And if you are the one faced with criminal charges, you want to know that you have a lawyer that is actively working for that best possible result, for the sake of you and your family.

You may have a lot at stake – your career, your business, or your professional license. You never thought that someday you might need a criminal defense attorney to help you, but one thing is for sure, you do need help.

Experienced – Affordable Criminal Defense in Okaloosa County & Walton County

Contact our office today for a free consultation either over the phone or in person at one of our office locations in Fort Walton Beach or Destin. We would be happy to confidentially discuss your case, your possible defenses and legal options…. for free, whether it’s a minor traffic issue or more serious such as a 3rd DUI or battery charge. We can also discuss our attorney fees and how to get started defending you against these criminal charges.

Our ONLY Focus As A Criminal Lawyer: Criminal Defense and DUI Law

Since we only handle Criminal Defense cases, our focus is entirely on being the best lawyer possible in that specific field. This narrow area of practice helps us stay keenly aware of changes to the law so we can use the best strategy in your case, combined with my knowledge and experience, to get the best result possible through smart and aggressive representation.

Criminal Defense Requires Knowledge, Experience, and Aggressiveness

We are not criminal attorneys who are content to sit and wait for something to happen. The government prosecutors have virtually unlimited resources and their job is to convict the defendant as charged. You need an attorney that will work tirelessly to insulate your liberty, protect your freedom, and restore your life and livelihood.

We will fight to defend you at every court proceeding and critical stage of your case, and utilize all feasible types of criminal defenses, from start to finish. As full-service criminal lawyers serving Ft. Walton Beach, Destin and elsewhere in Okaloosa County & Walton County, our representation includes:

1. Pre-arrest Police Investigation
2. Pre-arrest Bond Negotiation and Warrant Monitoring
3. First Appearance Hearings
4. Bond Reduction and Pre-Trial Modification Hearings
5. Arraignment and Plea Day Hearings
6. Pre-Trial, Status, and Review Hearings
7. Pre-Trial Evidentiary and Motion Hearings
8. Bench Trials and Jury Trials

Full-Service Criminal Defense Representation

As criminal defense attorneys, our practice is exclusively dedicated to criminal defense and over the years, we have handled over 10,000 cases.

We have represented individuals from nearly every profession, doctors, lawyers, teachers, nurses, military members, pilots, students, and professional athletes.

The consequences of a criminal conviction can be severe, notwithstanding a jail sentence; it could affect future education plans, job promotions, your military service record, your right to vote and own or carry a firearm, and your ability to drive. Getting the best result also means working diligently to minimize the collateral consequences of the criminal arrest.

If you were here visiting the Ft. Walton Beach or Destin area on vacation and were arrested for assault or battery, Sexual Battery, DUI (and DUI Hearing to get your license back), BUI, Minor in Possession of Alcohol (MIP), Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Domestic Violence Battery, disorderly conduct, such as a bar fight, sex crimes, Shoplifting or Theft, traffic tickets such as hit and run or fleeing & eluding police, receiving stolen property, criminal mischief, Solicitation, illegal display of a firearm, warrants or bail bond issues please contact our office to discuss your case. We have helped countless clients resolve their Florida criminal cases.

Additionally, we have found that with most misdemeanor charges, your case can be resolved with the best result possible–without even the need for you to return to Florida to appear in court. This will save you the time and expense of traveling back and forth. For felony matters, we will work to minimize your need to travel by formally waiving your appearance through the preliminary hearings, but will keep you informed about all aspects of your case through phone, email, U.S. mail, fax, Skype, and other forms of communication.

If you were arrested for any type of crime, misdemeanor or felony, and you serve in a branch of the military – Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard – we would like to speak with you about DUI or Criminal matter.

We have represented many military members, both officers and enlisted, after an arrest and I know about the hardships you are facing.

In the military, the margins for error are slim to none and your record of conduct is of vital importance to every facet of your military career. Getting the best result in the criminal case could mean the difference between staying in and moving on, or facing a separation of service, dishonorable discharge, or court-martial.

There is no reason to wait if you need a criminal lawyer. We offer free consultations, so you have nothing to lose by picking up the phone to call us about a criminal defense issue or if you need a DUI Attorney.

We can discuss your criminal charges and what to expect going forward in the court process. We offer you many years of experience, knowledge, and expertise in criminal defense matters.

If you need a criminal attorney in Fort Walton Beach, Destin, or elsewhere in Okaloosa County or Walton County, contact us for a free phone consultation or to set an office appointment to discuss your criminal case. Call (850) 362-6655. Make sure you spend a few minutes on our criminal defense blog and Q & A section. We have answered many common questions on that section of the website. Also, take a look at the Florida Criminal Statutes (Chapter 775) to understand what your criminal defense lawyer will discuss with you.