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.