Brett McIntosh
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About
A question that I am often asked is "Why have you dedicated so much of your career to defending criminals?"
The answer is this. First, experience has proven to me that many people who find themselves arrested or accused of a crime are hardworking, decent people who have made a mistake. Often these mistakes are the end point of complex and difficult circumstances in a person’s life that have ultimately led to an error in judgment. For these individuals, the unfamiliar process of an arrest can be particularly stressful and confusing. These individuals need help navigating the dark waters of the Court process and this turbulent time in their life. With proper guidance and representation, these persons will return to being the productive citizens and family members they have been and that they want to be again. There will always be plenty of people to cast stones at the accused. However, it is my belief that being an effective advocate for the person in this circumstance benefits us all.
Second, experience and raw statistics has also proven that there are many more people who are falsely accused of crimes than most people will ever realize. In my years practicing law, I have seen false or mistaken accusations leveled at my clients by strangers, friends, family members, domestic partners, employers, employees, and law enforcement. Too often these accusations result in an arrest and irrevocable damage to the accused. I take pride in knowing that I have helped individuals fight back when faced with false or mistaken accusations and that I have played a role in restoring freedom and reputation to those who might otherwise have met a different plight.
Finally, I enjoy a good challenge. I represent people and my goal is to not allow my clients to be steamrolled by a system that too often devalues personal rights in the pursuit of security. I have spent my entire life and over 20 year professional career in this community.
My philosophy in creating McIntosh Law was to build a firm dedicated to personalized, superior, results-oriented representation. I believe in supporting this philosophy by surrounding myself with dedicated professionals with strong community ties.
There are well over 150 completed criminal trials amongst the attorneys at McIntosh Law. Each attorney has handled all manner of misdemeanor and driving offenses as well as serious and complex felony cases. Not only do we have experience “handling" these cases, we have experience winning them.
Not Guilty verdicts for our clients have included DUI, DUI with Accident and Personal Injury, Battery, Trespass, Assault, Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, Drug Possession, Trafficking, Aggravated Battery, Sexual Assault, Attempted Murder, DUI Manslaughter, Second Degree Murder, and others.
I am not going to send you a flier in the mail to tell you how aggressive we are. In Mexico, I learned that bulls are aggressive in the ring but they most often lose to the matador. Our approach to your case will be individualized and based upon what our experience dictates will achieve the best results for you.
Brett McIntosh is a trial attorney and member of the Florida bar since 1993. He is also licensed to practice in the Federal Court of Florida's Middle District.
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1993
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1995
Education
- Nova Southeastern Law University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- J.D.
Honors and Awards
- Jim Slater Award for Professionalism for Criminal Law -- Voted by Judges of the 12th Circuit which includes Sarasota, Manatee & Desoto Counties, 2015
Publications
- "The Runaway Train". Article on Gang Related Rico prosecutions in State Court. Florida Defender Magazine.
Specialized DUI Training
- Two-time graduate of National College of DUI Defense intensive Summer Session presented at Harvard Law School.
- Axion analytical lab training 40-hour intensive course on Forensic Chromatography (blood testing ).
- NHTSA Certification in Field Sobriety Testing Procedure. Over 40 hours of additional DUI-specific CLE credit.
Past and Present Professional Memberships & Associations
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Past President Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Sarasota Chapter
- Chapter Representative Manatee County Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Manatee County Bar Association
- Sarasota County Bar Association
- Inn of Court Sarasota
- National College of DUI Defense
- Peer Review BV Rated Martindale Hubble.
Legal Commentary or Analysis Provided to -
- Court TV
- Local affiliates for ABC & Fox
- SNN
- Sarasota Herald
- Bradenton Herald
- Guest Editorialist Sarasota Herald,
- ME TV Panelist: Youth Sports & Juvenile Crime
A Seasoned Criminal Defense Team Trusted By Thousands
Five-Star Reviews from Clients Like You
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"He'll Fight for Your Rights"Brett McIntosh is a straight up fight for your rights guy!!! Has your back from beginning to end. Thank you for all your help.- Erin K.
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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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"The best criminal defense lawyer in Florida"
During a difficult time in my life, I had the support of knowledgeable and aggressive attorney. Mr. McIntosh always kept me aware of the circumstances of my case and helped me to make the best choices with consequences that I could live with. I would highly recommend Mr. McIntosh to anyone who needed an honest attorney. I hope I never need an attorney again, but if I did Mr. McIntosh would be the first person I would call.
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"HOME RUN!!"Mr. McIntosh is the best lawyer in Sarasota. I really got myself into serious trouble getting my 4th. DUI. I was referred to Brett by a close friend that I truly trust. I met with him and he was straight to the point. Letting me know just how serious a 4th DUI is. Any DUI is serious, but the 4th. one...I'm going to jail. Brett had a plan in mind from the get go, and the plan worked. He not only kept me from going to jail for a long time, but got me sentenced into a one year program built around helping me with my drinking issue. His work ethic, attention to detail, and overall legal abilities are outstanding. If you are looking to retain one of the best attorneys in the Sarasota area, I highly recommend McIntosh Law. Thanks Brett!!- AVVO Reviewer - Todd
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"Highly Esteemed in the Community"Brett was able to get my charges reduced, and our case was handled very well. Mr. McIntosh is highly esteemed within the law community by his peers. He is a man of integrity and honesty, and his staff is excellent.- Laurie H.
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"The Absolute Best"After being arrested for something that I was not responsible for, I sought legal assistance. I met with several attorneys before deciding Mr. McIntosh was the best candidate. The circumstances of my arrest were very stressful for me. Mr. McIntosh expressed my need to be patient to let the case work out. He was always very courteous and professional, as was his co-counsel and legal secretary. My many phone calls and emails were promptly answered. My mind was set at ease many times when I contacted Mr. McIntosh to see how things were progressing, he made the situation much less stressful. I was very comfortable in trusting and believing in Mr. McIntosh and his legal advice. As my case progressed I was offered a plea by the state that I was not comfortable accepting, as I was not guilty of the charge against me. Mr. McIntosh was very forthcoming of what the consequences could be if we went to trial and it did not go my way. He also gave me the courage to believe that the truth is what I needed to stand by. We proceeded to trial, I was very scared but trusted Mr. McIntosh that the truth would come out. The charges were dropped before trial. I do not believe another attorney would have worked as diligently as he did to show the prosecutor what the facts were or to guide me to stand up for myself as he did. He is very knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone. I hope to never need the assistance of another attorney again, but in the event I did...he is the only attorney I would call.- AVVO Reviewer
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"Mr. McIntosh came highly recommended!!!"Mr. Brett McIntosh came highly recommended and did not disappoint! Being from out of state, I was very skeptical. Never being in any kind of trouble in my life and being charged with a felony I was very intent on proving my innocence. Brett and his staff always returned my phone calls promptly, was very patient with me and answered all of my questions thoroughly. He listened to me and was very upfront and honest about my situation. Not only did he get my charges dropped but, also expunged from my record! Brett and his staff went above and beyond for me and I will be forever grateful! If you need a good honest and upfront attorney, Brett is definitely the person you want to hire! Much thanks!!- AVVO Reviewer - Dan
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"MERRIT"Brett McIntosh was referred to me by another excellent attorney who helped me Charlotte County, FL's blood sucking judicial process. I found the best attorney in SW FL when I met Brett McIntosh to help a friend with a problem Brett resolved easily. The deal is over but I told my friend I'm very confident Brett McIntosh will always be successful.- AVVO Reviewer - Carmine