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Michael Jeffrey Kessler

Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 66% DUI / DWI
    27 years, 1,000 cases
  • 34% Criminal Defense
    27 years, 1,000 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • The Kessler Law Firm
    101 North U.S. Highway 1
    Suite 210
    Fort Pierce, FL 34950
    Office: 772-466-4900
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About Me

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I am generally known to be the "Go To Guy for DUI" on Florida's Treasure Coast. I wrote the book on Florida Drunk Driving Defense - literally. It's called the... more

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Client Reviews

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4.8333 star rating 24 reviews
5 star rating

“Life Saving”

Posted by: Warren, 2011-08-03 6 months ago.

Client Review: Folks, If you're not already impressed by the things you have probably heard, the fellow lawyers endorsing him like no other than allow me to share... more
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3 star rating

“Expensive...”

Posted by: a DUI client, 2011-07-04 7 months ago.

Client Review: I ended up facing a third DUI within ten years.. Mr. Kessler seems to be for your side initially, however relies alot on his secretaries to do all... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

43 endorsements

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Don Waggoner

Mike is one of the top 5 DUI lawyers, I should say lawyers, in the state, and the best in the Ft. Pierce area. I have learned more DUI defense from... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Don Waggoner , Kissimmee (FL), 10 days ago
John Hunsucker

Mike is one of the top DUI attorneys in the country. This shows in his dogged determination defending his clients. I have known Mike and attended... more

Endorsement from lawyer: John Hunsucker , Oklahoma City (OK), 3 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

26 years since Michael Jeffrey Kessler was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1985 03/04/2011
North Carolina Inactive 1995 05/22/2008
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Managing Partner at The Kessler Law Firm 1986–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of North Carolina School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1985
University of North Carolina Criminal Justice/Political Science BS - Bachelor of Science 1982

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Superlawyers Magazine Law & Politics Magazine 2009
SuperLawyers Magazine Law & Politics Magazine 2008
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member National College for DUI Defense 2003-present
Member National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws 1995-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 8
Answers: 28 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer
4 Answers marked as good
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications
Article Publication Date
The DUI Book, Florida Edition The DUI Book, Florida Edition 2006

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
DUI Source Code Litigation, Strategies and Tactics Lecture 2006
Blood, Breath and Tears, the Intoxilyzer 8000 Class Lecture 2006
See all 4 speaking engagements

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