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Criminal Defense - Ricky Dayaram Law
Criminal Defense

Okaloosa County, FL Criminal Defense Attorney

Aggressive Defense in Crestview, Niceville & Fort Walton Beach, Florida

A criminal charge in Okaloosa County is heard at the county courthouse in Crestview or the Courthouse Annex Extension in Fort Walton Beach, and Florida's criminal rules put a person held after arrest before a judge within 24 hours. Ricky Dayaram Law defends DUI, drug, domestic violence, violent crime, sex crime and misdemeanor charges from its office in Niceville, with the first consultation free.

Sources (checked September 16, 2026): Okaloosa County Clerk, criminal courts, First Judicial Circuit, Courthouse Annex Extension, Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 3.130 (Florida Bar court rules page).

When you are facing criminal charges, the uncertainty of the future can be overwhelming. Your freedom, your career, and your reputation are all on the line. Going through the criminal justice system without a lawyer can lead to consequences that follow you for years.

At Ricky Dayaram Law, LLC, every client gets a thorough and aggressive defense. Good people can find themselves in difficult situations, and we work to protect your rights at every step. As your local criminal defense attorney, with a former public defender's knowledge of Florida criminal law, we fight for the most favorable outcome in your case.

Cases We Handle

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DUI Defense

Aggressive defense against Driving Under the Influence charges, including first-time offenses, multiple DUIs, and felony DUI.

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Drug Crimes

Strategic representation for drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and prescription drug offenses.

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Domestic Violence

Compassionate and discreet legal counsel for domestic battery, protective orders, and stalking allegations.

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Violent Crimes

Serious defense for assault, battery, aggravated assault, and other violent felony charges.

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Sex Crimes

Protecting your reputation and future against serious allegations like sexual battery and lewd conduct.

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Misdemeanors

Effective representation for theft, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and other misdemeanor offenses.

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Why Clients Choose Local Lawyer Ricky Dayaram

We know that every case is unique and requires a personalized approach. Our commitment to you includes:

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    Aggressive RepresentationWe fight tirelessly to protect your rights and interests.
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    Strategic DefenseWe tailor our defense strategy to the specific facts of your case.
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    Direct CommunicationYou will work directly with your attorney.
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    Case ResultsRead our published case results, including dismissals and reduced charges in Okaloosa and Walton County.
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    Veterans Treatment Court CertifiedTraining in advocating for veterans through treatment-focused court programs.

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A criminal charge does not have to decide your future. Contact us to discuss your case and your options.

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Where we serve

Criminal Defense Across Okaloosa County

Our office is in Niceville. These pages cover what an arrest looks like from three of the towns we serve most: the jail, the courthouse, the deadlines, and the drive to the office.

Fort Walton Beach

County criminal arraignments at the Courthouse Annex Extension on Lewis Turner Boulevard; DUI, drug and domestic violence charges.

Crestview

The county courthouse and the county jail, both on James Lee Boulevard; Interstate 10 stops and felony cases.

Destin

DUI and misdemeanor arrests on U.S. 98, for residents and for visitors who live in another state.