Brian Starr Leifert

Brian Starr Leifert

also known as Brian Leifert, Brian S. Leifert

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +3 more

6550 N Federal Hwy Suite #220, Fort Lauderdale, FL

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 20%

33 years

20%
Expungement 5%

33 years

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

33 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Leifert & Leifert

6550 N Federal Hwy Suite #220, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308

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Brian Starr Leifert's Reviews

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10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Seth | April 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended

Brian Leifert is articulate, professional and overall--an excellent attorney. His level of expertise in proofreading and revising documents is impressive. Due to Covid-19, my case has gone on over one and a half years. However, during this entire time, Brian has and remains responsive in answering my... emails, phone calls and text messages consistently without fail. Not even a best friend does that. Not every attorney will follow-through to this degree. Finally, his assistant Meredith is equally highly responsive in answering emails, taking messages, and sending documents which is greatly appreciated.

Posted by Alice | June 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thankful I called Leifert and Leifert

Our sincere thanks to Brian Leifert for achieving the best possible outcome in my son's probation violation case. Brian and Doug, along with their staff, were incredibly professional, kind, and courteous. Especially dealing with a frantic mother! My son can now continue on his recovery journey, and w...e are forever grateful.

Posted by Michael | June 8, 2015

A GREAT ATTORNEY

Me. Leifert is an amazing attorney. I found myself in an unexpected situation which required me to secure legal representation. Thankfully, I found Mr. Leifert. He is an amazing attorney. A consummate professional who genuinely cares about the client and works hard to achieve the best results possib...le. Mr. Leifert was very supportive and communitated with me every step of the way throughout the entire process. His knowledge, determination and professionalism ultimately led to my case being dismissed. An outcome I didn't think would happen! I will recommend him to all my family and friends if the need were to ever arise. A good attorney is hard to find but in Mr. Leifert, I've found a great attorney.

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2015

Great lawyer for a serious crime for a young adult

As a young adult I have made my share of blunders that would suggest I am more than an insubordinate young adult; thus, my criminal record would yield that I am an authentic criminal. To some, I feel this may hold true, but for others the certainty is not supported. Mr. Leifert is someone that has be...lieved in me as a client and a friend from the moment that I met him and his welcoming staff in his office. He articulated a level of concern, professionalism, competence, attention, and knowledge; moreover, interest for a challenge that he said could and would return me to a regular life. He did not apply classic lawyer tactics to my case. He used an entire innovative, imaginative approach to help yield the finest possible result that would not only help maintain my freedom but also my innocence. He worked through a systematic network of legal tactics that were an essential and exceptionally soft, but also with the aggressive slap to gain the best promising results for my legal troubles. Because of Mr. Leifert, I never had to do prison time, I am free, and not on probation or community control in the state of Florida. I am also able to have a job and return to college; thus, I am also not afforded the same maze of rejection typical arrestees and convicted felons expect when they enter and depart from the legal system. Thanks to Mr. Leifert, I was equipped for this realism, and thanks to his leadership and support, I evaded this unpleasant ritual. I hope that Mr. Leifert continues to render assistance and encouragement to those in need. I think he is one of the greatest advocates in South Florida, and I would recommend him to anyone in need of counsel.

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2014

BEST LAWYER IN SOUTH FLORIDA!

My encounter with Brian S. Leifert, P.A. of Plantation was due to a young friend needing the services of a competent lawyer to defend him against a couple of charges, but he didn't have the money to pay Brian. I knew that he needed this lawyer's experienced services, so I paid the bill. During my enc...ounters with Brian, I found him an incredible combination of both being professional and being friendly at the same time. Also, I found him extremely competent, as he successfully defending my young friend over several years, getting charges reduced or dismissed, or getting him early releases from either jail or Probation. I would highly recommend without reservation Brian S. Leifert to anyone seeking the services of a very knowledgeable, competent, and experienced lawyer.

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Brian Starr Leifert's Lawyer Endorsements

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Callahan

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Trinkler

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brain is a talented, experienced, and zealous advocate for his clients. I have known Brian for decades and I do not hesitate to refer client's in need of excellent criminal representation. I proudly endorse Brian and I highly recommend him."

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Charles Zimmerer

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very competent and efficient!"

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Steven Garber

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is extremely knowledgeable and gets great results for his cients."

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Randall Kominsky

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent attorney who really knows the law. Highly intelligent, personable, ethical and extremely reasonable on fees. I have referred many clients to Brian and all have been extremely satisfied."

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April Burt

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Without question, I endorse this lawyer. Brian is genuine in both his thought and action. He is committed to his clients and provides advice and representation of the highest quality. As a colleague, I know him to be absolutely reliable and trustworthy. He is an asset to our profession."

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Joel Beck

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Brian Leifert for many years and I am always impressed by his detailed knowledge of the nuances of criminal law."

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David Aronberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Great! Fantastic! Highly recommend for any and all criminal defense matters. I have known Brian and his brother/law partner Doug Leifert for 12 years. During that time span, I have referred many criminal cases to Brian and Doug. They are always on top of the cases and the feedback I have received from the clients that I have referred has always been excellent. It is great to know when referring a case to Leifert & Leifert, the client that I refer is in great hands!!!"

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Michael Morelly

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Other

"I could write the standard bla-bla-bla about Brian, but I won’t because this is serious business. If you need a criminal defense attorney and you want a great result with your case, look no further. Brian is an excellent courthouse lawyer with lots of experience and a complete knowledge of the court system. He is always well prepared and skillful in the courtroom. He zealously represents his clients and leaves nothing to chance. He’s my first choice when referring a client to a criminal defense attorney and should be yours too."

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James Gainey

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a practicing attorney, I can highly recommend Mr. Leifert. He is of the highest caliber in terms of knowledge, practice experience and integrity."

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Richard Fechter

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is not only a superior lawyer in all aspects of litigation, but also maintains tremendous moral character in all facets of his practice."

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David Bauman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked closely with Mr. Leifert for nearly twenty years and have consistently received praise and thanks from clients that I have referred to his office. I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Lipsky

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. All clients I referred to Mr. Leifert have been very pleased with his work."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Leifert & Leifert "Hat-Trick" Award, Leifert & Leifert

2015

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1992

Shepard Broad Scholar Award, Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

1992

Magna Cum Laude, Nova Southeastern University

1991

Law Review, Nova Southeastern University

1991

Academic Excellence - Pre-Trial Practice, Nova Southeastern University

1991

Semi-Finalist, Moot Court

1990

Academic Excellence - Legal Research and Writing, Nova Southeastern University

1990

Trial Advocacy - Best Brief, Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law Center

1989

Academic Excellence - Torts, Nova Southeastern University

1989

Academic Excellence - Contracts, Nova Southeastern Univeristy

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, LEIFERT & LEIFERT

1997 - Present

Managing Partner, Brian S. Leifert, P.A.

1995 - 1997

Partner, Leifert & Drill

1992 - 1992

Certified Legal Intern, State Attorney's Office Broward County

1992 - 1995

Assistant State Attorney (Prosecutor), State Attorneys Office, Broward County, Florida

Associations

1996 - Present

Broward County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section

Member

1994 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Member

1994 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Member

1992 - Present

Florida Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section

Member

1990 - Present

State of Florida Guardian Ad Litem

Guardian

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Florida v. C.J., 16-00176XMM10A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. M.C., Case Number 15-00455XMM40A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. D.T., Case Number 15-01210XMM10A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. A.D., Case Number 15-00440XCF10A

Probation Terminated Early

State of Florida v. D.M., Case Number 16-01595XTI30A

Charges Dismissed

State of Florida v. N.F., Case Number 15-00186XMM30A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. E.G., Case Number 15-05368XTC40A

Charge Dropped

State of Florida v. M.W, Case Number 16-00771XTC20A.

Charge Reduced

State of Florida v. B.A., Case Number 14-01694XCF10A

Charge Dropped

State of Florida v. Douglas M., 14-0X70X4CF10A

Probation Terminated Early

Town of Davie v. T.D.H., Case Number 16-00039XMO30A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. G.V., Case Number 15-05984XTC20A

Charges Reduced and Dismissed

State of Florida v. D.E., 16-20XDL

No Conviction

State of Florida v. Manuel P., 150X02X3CF10A

Charges Reduced

State of Florida Preston M., 15-0X52X2TC40A

Charge Reduced

Investigation of David E.

No Charges Filed

State of Florida v. Martine M., 15-0X16X1MM30A

Charge Dropped

State of Florida v. Sarah P., 15-0X16X7MM30A

Charge Dropped

State of Florida v. Ryan D., 15-0Xa9X6MU10A

Mandatory Jail Time Avoided

State of Florida v. Roy M., 16-0X29X5TC30A

Charge Reduced/Dropped

State of Florida v. Michael B., 16-00X0X4MM40A

Charge Dropped

State of Florida v. Stephanie A., 15-0X24X9MM20A

Charge Dropped

State of Florida v. I.Z., 14-01412XCFX0A

Case Dropped

State v. N.M., 15-01080XCFX0A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. B.S., 16-00094XTCX0A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. M.D., 16-00084XMMX0A

Charge Dismissed

State of Florida v. F.A., 15-01088XMUX0A

DUI charges reduced to Reckless Driving

State of Florida v. R.Z., 15-00888XMMX0A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. S.M., 15-03439XTCX0A

Charges Dropped

J.B. v. N.A., 15-818X-63

Order of Dismissal

State of Florida v. A. E., 15-001981MM40A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. Anphenry S., 13-013673CF10A

Probation Terminated Early

State of FLorida v. C. Taylor, 15-001465MM40A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. C. Hernandez, 15-007891MM10A

Charges Reduced

Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles v. C.M, M-620-113-XX-XXX-0

Driver's License Reinstated

State of Florida v. Matthew S., 13-015336CF10A

Probation Terminated Early

State of Florida v. A.S., 15-00965XCFX0A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. J.L., B1501575X

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. T.B., 1504543XTCX0A

Charge Reduced / Charge Dismissed

State of Florida v. C.W>, 15-00418XMMX0A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. N.B., 15-03997XTCX0A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. H.H., 15-03576XTCX10A

Charge Reduced

State of Florida v. M.D., 15-02562XTCX0A

Charged Reduced and Dismissed

State of Florida v. I.F., 15-00389XMM10A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. A.H., 15-00030XMMX0A

Charge Dropped

State v. J.M., 15-00045XMMX0A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. J.D., 13-2014-04283X

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. Jessie G., 15-000410MM30A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. Donovan B., 15-000355MM30A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. Jessica G., 15-000222MM40A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. Walter S., 15-015602TC20A

All Charges Dismissed

State of Florida v. Kevin S., 14-005020CF10A

Case Dropped

State of Florida v. Candice P., 15-000268MM30A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. James S., 14-004866MM40A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. Marinel B., B15-003004

Charges Dropped

State of FLorida v. Lonya L., 05-011490CF10A

Violation of Probation Warrant Dismissed

State of Florida v. Lidia V., 14-021629MU10A

Violation of Probation Warrant Disimssed

State of Florida v. Michael Y., 12-010590CF10A

Probation Terminated Early

State of Florida v. Shalom A., 14-017295MU10A

DUI charge REDUCED to Reckless Driving

City of Fort Lauderdale v. Sean F., 14-016866MO10A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. M.R., 15-01893XTCX0A

Charge Reduced

State of Florida v. T.O., 11-01130XCF10A

Rule to Show Cause Dismissed

State of FLorida v. Chris K., 14-006834MU10A

Motion to Suppress Granted

State of Florida v. Martin R., 15-003799MM10A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. Brad B., 15-004649CF10A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. Ken E., 15-004185MM10A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. Michael M., 15-013927TC20A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Sonya H., 14-001850MM30A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Ava W., 15-005247TC30A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Frank T., 15-000160CF10A

Felony Charges Reduced to Misdemeanor

State of Florida v. Ramon A., 14-081580TC10A

Motion to Dismiss Granted

State of Florida v. Kevin K., 14-061130TC40A

Motion to Suppress Granted

State of Florida v. Fres T., 9391HA1

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Destiny S., 15-005382TI10A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. K.A., 13-015580MM10A

Charge Reduced to Reckless Driving

State of Florida v. Sergio M., 10-012660CF10A

Charge Reduced to a Misdemeanor

State of v. Thomas N., 14-028749TC10A

Client released from custody, probation reinstated.

In the Interests of T.C.,14-481DL

Charge Dropped

Department of Motor Vehicles v. Dana P., P263-165-66-554-0

Driver's License Suspension Overturned

State of Florida v. Robert B., 14-063367TI20A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Shane K., 13-006635CF10A

Probation Terminated Early

State of Florida v. K.g., 14-065642TI30A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Timothy W., 14-031993TC40A

Driver's License Restored

State of Florida v. N.K., 14-088552TI30A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. J.H., 14-103109TI30A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. N.F. , 14-081954TI30A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. I.V., 14-087466TI30A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. R.A., 14-100430TI30A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Sean O., 14-070254TI40A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Min Z., 14-000640MM30A

Chage Dropped

State of Florida v. N.S., 14-065677TI20A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Luis G., 2177794

No Charges Filed

Ryan D. v. State of Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Driver's License Suspension Set Aside (Dismissed) as a Result of Insufficient Evidence

State of Florida v. Robert D., A1GG2ZP

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Laurence S., 14-102686TC30A

Charge Dismissed by Judge

State of Florida v. Justin Z., 11-013691CF10A

Probation Terminated Early

State of Florida v. Kristin S., 14-094720TI30A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. John F., 13-006917CF10a

Probation Terminated Early

State of Florida v. Arnold R., 14-076700TI40A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Patricia J., 14-101486TI30A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Leslie V., 14-101371TI30A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Michael S., 06021388MM10A

Charge Reduced to Reckless Driving

State of Florida v. Mark Y., 14-080604TI20A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Sharitza L., 14-098926TI30A

Case Dismissed

State of FLorida v. Eric F., 14-036410TI10A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Eric S., 14-008493TC20A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. Priscilla C., 14-093437TI30A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Vanessa N., 14-022726TI40A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Daren D., 14-002287MM20A

Charge Dropped

State of Florida v. Ketelie D., 14-072331TI20A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Emily R., 14-021573TI10A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Braulio H., 13-020709MM10A

DUI reduced to Reckless Driving. All other charges dismissed.

State of Florida v. Sourav D, 14+-096018TI30A

Case Dismissed

State of FLorida vJamion R., 14-073384TI40A

Case Dismissed

State of FLorida v. Adam S., 14-047343TI20A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Ari K., 14-092511TI30A

Dismissed

State of Florida v. Dorian T., 14-012603CF10A

All charges dropped/dismissed.

State of Florida v. Ari K., 14-000887MM20A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. G.P., 14-076764TC40A

All charges dropped/dismissed.

State of Florida v. Clara S., 11-023765MM10A

Case Dismissed, Charge Dropped

State of Florida v. Omar H., 14-018148TC40A

Charge reduced which avoided a five year loss of license. No additional suspension was ordered and no jail time received.

State of Florida v. Jennifer M., 14-031789TI10A

All charges dismissed.

State of Florida v. Liza F., 14-090509TI30A

Dismsissed

State of Florida v. Tito T., 14-055653TI40A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Michael Y., 14-080604TI30A

Charge Dismissed

State of Florida v. Emilia P., 14-079916TI30A

Charge Dismissed

State of Florida v. Jachenka C., 14-038428TI10A

Charges Dismissed

State of Florida v. Sarah P., 14-002788MM20A

Warrant Lifted/Dismissed

State of Florida v. A.K., 14-002134MM20A

Charge Dropped

State of Florida v. Stephan G., 14-261463

Charge Dropped (Dismissed)

State of Florida v. Antonio R., 14-001521MM20A

Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. Jeremy B., 05-023974MM10A

Charge Reduced to Reckless Driving

State of Florida v. Charles P., 04-140015MM10A

Warrant dismissed, probation terminated.

State of Florida v. Alexander M. 14-015167CF10A

Client received juvenile sanctions (probation). No conviction placed on client's record

State of Florida v. Devon H., 12-00656CF10A, 12-014245CF10A

Probation Terminated Early

State of Florida v. Alexis R., 14-001086MM30A

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. Robert B., 14-002836MM40A

Case Dropped by Prosecution

State of Florida v. I.L.

Case Dismissed

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Education

1992

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

Juris Doctor

1989

Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia

Bachelors of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

1985

University School (Nova University)

H.S.

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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