Florida Supreme Court Disbars Treasure Island Attorney Who Misappropriated $25,000 Bitcoin Escrow

Published Nov. 6, 2026. Case status is current as of that date.

According to The Florida Bar News’s November 1, 2023 report, the Supreme Court of Florida disbarred Kelly Elizabeth Elkins of Treasure Island, effective immediately following a September 28, 2023 order in Case No. SC23-0399, after finding she misappropriated $25,000 of funds entrusted to her as the escrow agent for a bitcoin transaction [1].

Status: Disbarred effective immediately after September 28, 2023 order (SC23-0399); Elkins was already suspended [1].

What the Bar News reports

According to The Florida Bar News [1]:

1. Elkins (admitted 2001) misappropriated $25,000 of funds entrusted to her as the escrow agent for a bitcoin transaction.
2. In a separate matter, she was arrested on misdemeanor disorderly-conduct and trespass charges, entered no-contest pleas, and failed to timely report the criminal dispositions to the Bar.

The attorney disbarred

Kelly Elizabeth Elkins, Treasure Island, Florida. Admitted 2001. Disbarred September 28, 2023 (SC23-0399) [1].

Case status (as of Nov. 6, 2026)

Respondent	Court	Status	Source
Kelly Elizabeth Elkins, Treasure Island	Supreme Court of Florida, SC23-0399	Disbarred effective immediately; order Sept. 28, 2023	[1]

Disbarred lawyers may not re-apply for admission for five years under Florida’s disciplinary system.

Sources

1. The Florida Bar News, “November 1, 2023 Disciplinary Actions” (reporting Supreme Court order in SC23-0399). https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/november-1-2023-disciplinary-actions/