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Christina (Christy) Opsahl

Experienced Local Criminal Defense Attorney in
St Augustine

For nearly 20 years, Attorney Christy Opsahl handles criminal law cases in St. Augustine in a variety of areas including criminal defense, DUIs, traffic offenses, drug offenses, weapons offenses, property crimes, theft, assault, battery, domestic abuse, sexual offenses, juvenile offenses, homicide, violations of probation, bond or bail reductions, all -misdemeanor and felony crimes, and Marsy's Law.

Christy Understands That No Two Cases Are Alike

She is always on call and open 24/7. She is devoted to giving her clients personal one-on-one attention to gain an in-depth understanding of their unique cases. Anyone party to a criminal case has Constitutional Rights that may potentially be invoked. It is crucial to hire an attorney who understands those rights, knows how to assert them, and can recognize when those rights are violated. Florida law recognizes the rights of the accused as well as the rights of victims or witnesses.

Christy was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2005 and has been practicing criminal law since her admission. Christy Opsahl is a former prosecutor with over a decade of courtroom experience. She has been prosecuting offenses in all counties of the 7th Judicial Circuit which includes St. Johns County, Putnam County, Flagler County, and Volusia County.

As a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, Christy handled various cases. These cases included; driving offenses, DUIs, property crimes, financial crimes, drug sales and possession, domestic disputes, aggravated assaults, aggravated batteries, weapons offenses, sexually motivated offenses, and homicides. She has successfully prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases in felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile courts. She has a vast understanding of how the process works from both sides of the law.

Christy Opsahl has substantial trial experience, having tried over 100 trials. Ms. Opsahl has been recognized for her successful trial advocacy skills, having been awarded the Trial Top Gun Award by the State Attorney's Office of the 7th Judicial Circuit and has been nominated as the Best Criminal Defense Attorney in St. Augustine.

After over a decade as a prosecutor, Christy went into private practice. She worked with Plaintiff's firms handling complex civil litigation. She worked on the Engle tobacco cases and now helps those navigating the criminal justice system to obtain the best result for their situation.

Christina knows how to evaluate and investigate a case effectively and how the State will approach your issue. She devotes her time to protecting clients' individual needs and securing their rights. Do not delay. Contact Christy Opsahl to schedule a free consultation.