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Sarah Villa, Associate Attorney
Family Law(50%); Criminal Law(50%)
Phone:850-837-3662
Web:http://www.destinlaw.com
Address: 4475 Legendary Drive, Destin, FL 32541
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Law Firm:Matthews & Hawkins, P.A.
Lawyer:Sarah Villa
Phone:850-837-3662
Fax:850-654-1634
Lawyer Title:Associate
Practice Areas:Family Law(50%); Criminal Law(50%)
Bio:With family roots in Crestview, Florida, Sarah earned her B.A. in Human Communications with an emphasis in Business from Arizona State University in May 2003. Before deciding to study law, Sarah worked as a communications director for a multistate company, and also worked as a loan officer for a mortgage firm. After earning her Juris Doctor from the Florida Coastal School of Law in 2007, Sarah worked as an Assistant Public Defender in Florida's First Judicial Circuit. She represented clients in over 2,000 cases, and chaired multiple jury trials. Sarah was also an ambassador for the Public Defenders Office in legal and community events. Sarah has a long history of community involvement. She has volunteered as an elementary school tutor and a high school liaison for Arizona State University, and has served on community panels for school safety. In addition, Sarah was a public speaker for the DARE Drug Prevention Program, educating high school students about the risks associated with drug use, while serving as a role model to them. In August 2010 she joined Matthews & Hawkins, P.A. with a focus on family and criminal law.
Admitted:2007, Florida
College:Arizona State University, B.A., Human Communications, 2003
Law School:Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D., 2007
Membership:Okaloosa-Walton County Bar Association; Young Lawyers Division Okaloosa/Walton Bar Association (Vice President); Young Lawyers Division Florida Bar Association; Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Florida Association of Drug Court Professionals; Junior League of the Emerald Coast.
Web:http://www.destinlaw.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Sarah Villa, graduated from Arizona State University, B.A., Human Communications, 2003 Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D., 2007, is now employed by Matthews & Hawkins, P.A. at 4475 Legendary Drive Destin, FL 32541.

While being a member of Okaloosa-Walton County Bar Association; Young Lawyers Division Okaloosa/Walton Bar Association (Vice President); Young Lawyers Division Florida Bar Association; Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Florida Association of Drug Court Professionals; Junior League of the Emerald Coast., Sarah Villa is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Sarah Villa as your lawyer, you should consider whether Sarah Villa offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Sarah Villa has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Sarah Villa's office is located at Destin, FL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Sarah Villa has been admitted in 2007, Florida. His or her practice areas include Family Law(50%); Criminal Law(50%).

Sarah Villa's college and law school education includes Arizona State University, B.A., Human Communications, 2003, Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D., 2007. Other biographical background includes With family roots in Crestview, Florida, Sarah earned her B.A. in Human Communications with an emphasis in Business from Arizona State University in May 2003. Before deciding to study law, Sarah worked as a communications director for a multistate company, and also worked as a loan officer for a mortgage firm. After earning her Juris Doctor from the Florida Coastal School of Law in 2007, Sarah worked as an Assistant Public Defender in Florida's First Judicial Circuit. She represented clients in over 2,000 cases, and chaired multiple jury trials. Sarah was also an ambassador for the Public Defenders Office in legal and community events. Sarah has a long history of community involvement. She has volunteered as an elementary school tutor and a high school liaison for Arizona State University, and has served on community panels for school safety. In addition, Sarah was a public speaker for the DARE Drug Prevention Program, educating high school students about the risks associated with drug use, while serving as a role model to them. In August 2010 she joined Matthews & Hawkins, P.A. with a focus on family and criminal law.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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