Destin, FL · Established 1998

When It Matters
Most, You Need
Experienced Counsel

Gulf Law Group has represented thousands of clients across the Panhandle. Criminal defense, personal injury, family law, estate planning — we fight for results.

Free Consultation Practice Areas
28
Years Practice
4,200+
Cases Won
$47M+
Client Recoveries
4.9★
Avg Google Rating
Practice Areas

We Handle
The Complex Cases

Experienced attorneys across six practice areas. When the stakes are high, you want a team that's been here before.

⚖️Florida Bar Certified
🏆Super Lawyers 2024
⭐AV Preeminent Rated

Aggressive DUI defense from arrest through trial. We challenge breathalyzer accuracy, field sobriety procedure, and stop legality. Over 800 DUI cases handled.

First Offense License Suspension Felony DUI Expungement

No fee unless we win. We've recovered over $47M for injury victims. Car accidents, slip and fall, wrongful death, and boating accidents.

Car Accidents Slip & Fall Boating Injury Wrongful Death

Divorce, child custody, alimony, and adoption. Experienced mediators and litigators who protect your family's future with care and effectiveness.

Divorce Child Custody Adoption Asset Division

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate administration. Protect your legacy and give your family clarity. Flat-fee packages available.

Will Drafting Trusts Probate POA

Closings, title disputes, landlord-tenant, and construction contracts. We've handled thousands of transactions in the Destin market.

Closings Title Disputes Landlord-Tenant Construction

Business formation, contracts, employment disputes, and litigation. Flat-rate packages for startups and growing businesses. General counsel retainers available.

LLC/Corp Formation Contracts Employment Litigation
Our Attorneys

Experienced. Relentless.
On Your Side.

James Whitfield
James Whitfield, Esq.
Managing Partner · Criminal Defense

28 years. Former Okaloosa County prosecutor turned defense attorney. Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer. AV Preeminent rated.

Sandra Morales
Sandra Morales, Esq.
Partner · Family & Estate Law

18 years family law. Certified family mediator. Known for negotiating out-of-court resolutions that save families time, money, and heartache.

Derek Pruitt
Derek Pruitt, Esq.
Associate · Personal Injury

Personal injury specialist. $12M+ recovered for clients. No fee unless we win — full stop. Speaks fluent Spanish.

Case Results

Results That
Speak For Themselves

$4.2M
Personal Injury · 2024

Truck accident on US-98. Client suffered spinal injury. Full recovery secured including medical, lost wages, and pain & suffering.

DUI Dismissed
Criminal Defense · 2024

First offense DUI. Successfully challenged the traffic stop legality. All charges dismissed at motion hearing. Record sealed.

$1.8M
Wrongful Death · 2023

Boating accident in Choctawhatchee Bay. Negligence established. Settlement reached for surviving family without going to trial.

Sole Custody
Family Law · 2024

Contested custody battle. Our team documented pattern of neglect and secured sole custody with supervised visitation for the other parent.

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Available Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Weekend emergency line: (850) 555-0125

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Phone
(850) 555-0125
Office
125 Harbor Blvd, Suite 300
Destin, FL 32541
Hours
Mon–Fri 8am–6pm
Emergency line 24/7
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