Elizabeth J. Loeffler
Services Handled
About
I was born and raised in Minnesota, and moved to Florida after law school. I worked as a prosecutor for over 20 years in Miami and Sarasota. Throughout the course of my career, I prosecuted every type of crime in Florida, from the most minor misdemeanor and traffic offenses to the most serious felonies, including homicides and crimes against children. Every person has fundamental rights that are guaranteed by the constitution, and I believe in fighting to make sure that all rights are safeguarded.
I have tried over 200 jury trials both as a prosecutor and as defense attorney, and I have litigated hundreds of motions of all kinds. I know exactly what kind of evidence is needed to prove a case, and I can tell when that evidence is lacking. I take aggressive action early on behalf of my clients. Far too many people get arrested after a shoddy investigation, and then the case is filed with unreliable or insignificant evidence, by prosecutors who don't have the experience or the courage to make the right decisions.
I often approach the prosecutors and explain the weaknesses in or defenses to the case, and I have been very successful in getting charges dropped before the case even makes it to court. It is better to prevent a bad decision from being made than try to reverse it after the fact. My goals are to ensure that my clients are never charged with any crime for which there is insufficient evidence, and to ensure that they are fully informed at every stage of the case.
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1996
Education
- Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa
- J.D. - 1996
- Honors: cum laude
- Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota
- B.A. - 1993
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Philosophy
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Vice President, Sarasota Chapter, 04/2018 to Present
- Florida Bar, 05/1998 to Present
Past Employment Positions
- State Attorney's Office, Assistant State Attorney, 1997 to 2018
- Van Ness Law Group, Associate Attorney, 2018 to 2020
Pro Bono Activities
- Mentor, Booker High School Law Academy, 2019 to Present
Classes/Seminars
- Social Media Evidence: Collecting It and Ad, Family Court Professional Collaboration, 10/05/2018
- Key Points to Cross Examination, Family Court Professional Collaboration, 02/15/2019
- Police Academy Instructor, Sarasota County Technical Institute, 2006 to 2016
A Seasoned Criminal Defense Team Trusted By Thousands
Five-Star Reviews from Clients Like You
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"HIGHLY Recommend!"Beth Loeffler is a knowledgable, no nonsense attorney. She is professional and defends her clients every step of the way. I highly recommend!- Former Client
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"I'm His Client for Life"I hired Brett to help me with a DUI case, he went above and beyond at all times, and he fought for me till the end. My family and I are so grateful that I used him as my attorney in these difficult times.- Javier M.
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"A Complete Victory"Brett delivered a masterful performance in court, leading to the dismissal of all charges against me. Not only did Brett secure a complete victory, but he also effectively tarnished my accuser's credibility in the eyes of the prosecutor.- Greg S.
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"My First Choice"Let me first start off by saying WOW! As soon as I called his office he got right on the phone with me and asked me "what can I do to help?" I personally think that if you don't hire them, you are not keen on winning.- William T.
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"They Got the Job Done"All I can say is WOW!!! I cannot thank Kevin enough for what he did to help me in this process!! He not only understood me, but he also knew what to do to get the job done.- Ryan R.
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"From the Bottom of My Heart"First time ever having to go through a mess like I was in but Kevin saved the day. I want to personally THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for representing me!! I will recommend you all to everyone I know!- Kelly D.
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"A Truly Fantastic Team"I've know Brett Mcintosh and his fantastic team for a few years now. Not only has he been excellent with communication, advice and support but his team has as well. They have been there for me every step of the way.- Haley D.
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"So Grateful and Lucky"Mcintosh Law is hands down the best law firm around. It was amazing how Brett and Beth broke this case down completely and absolutely proved I was innocent. I am so grateful and lucky to have found this law firm.- Douglas B.