Biography of Michael J. Kessler
of The Kessler Law Firm

Michael Kessler is a 1985 graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law.  He was admitted to Law School on the strength of his undergraduate degree in the Administration of Criminal Justice, which he also earned at University of North Carolina.

While in Law School, he worked as an intern for the local Public Defender's office in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and worked as a Law Clerk for prominent Criminal Defense Lawyer David Rudolf.  During this early stage of his career, he assisted in the investigation, preparation and trial of a Ku Klux Klan member accused of murder in the shooting death of another Klansman at a Klan rally.

Jacob Lieberman heads the Personal Injury Division

Michael Kessler is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer.  This designation means that he has been certified by the Florida Bar as a Specialist in the trial of criminal cases.  Board Certification is the highest degree of specialization recognized by The Florida Bar.

Michael Kessler is an active member of the National College for DWI Defense.  He has attended seminars in DWI Defense in San Diego, Miami, and Las Vegas, as well as the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass.  By virtue of his having taken the same classes as the police, he is certified to operate the Intoxilyzer 5000, and to administer and grade roadside sobriety tests approved for use by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Michael Kessler is a proud and active member of the National Legal Panel for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.  He regularly attends their annual continuing legal education seminar in Key West, Florida, and is involved in the fight to decriminalize marijuana and legalize medical marijuana.

Kim Cunzo handles the Family Law Division

Michael Kessler is a long-time member of the National Association of Criminal Defense lawyers.  He has studied the science of cross-examination and many varied strategies, tactics and techniques in the defense of criminal cases at such locations as Chicago, Portland, New Orleans, St. Petersburg, Las Vegas and Atlanta.

Michael Kessler practices in both State and Federal Courts.  He was the first lawyer on the Treasure Coast of Florida to win an acquittal at trial against the United States Attorney in a federal cocaine trafficking conspiracy trial.   His recent cases have included the defense of an anthrax hoax case and a Hobbs Act conspiracy involving allegations of arson and extortion.

Crystal McBee handles the Dependency Division and Criminal along side of Michael Kessler

Michael Kessler serves on the legal panel for the Treasure Coast chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.   He recently secured the defeat of a government search warrant aimed at the private medical records of the patients of a doctor targeted by the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Michael Kessler has handled cases before the Fourth District Court of Appeal on issues as varied as probation violations, sex offender counselling, pretrial release, search and seizure, improper prosecution tactics during closing argument, and more.

Michael Kessler has managed his Law Firm on the Treasure Coast since 1987, following his "graduation" from the Public Defender's office in Fort Pierce.