Michael Jeffrey Kessler

Florida

Since 1985

Assistant Public Defender

Office of the Public Defender

1985 - 1986

Defended indigent clients accused of felonies, misdemeanors and juvenile delinquency in Fort Pierce, Fl.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

J.D. | Law

1982 - 1985

Activities: Law Clerk, Criminal Law Professor Arnold Loewy, Investigative intern and Law Clerk, Public Defender's Office, Law Clerk, Beskind and Rudolf

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

B.S. | Criminal Justice

1978 - 1982

Activities: Student Attorney General's Office Public Defender's Office Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity

National College for DUI Defense

Active Member

2003 - Current

Activities: Attend 4-6 DUI defense seminars and workshops per year, studying and teaching DUI defense

NORML National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

Legal Panel member

1992 - Current

Activities: Assist persons accused of marijuana-related crimes, participate in public education and awareness programs

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Chapter Representative

1987 - Current

Activities: Representing local criminal lawyers at the Statewide business meetings, particpating in public education and awareness programs related to criminal law, serve as mentor to young lawyers embarking on their careers in criminal defense

St. Lucie County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Chapter Representative, Past President

1987 - Current

Activities: Currently Chapter Representative, previously served as President and Chairman of various committees, including Continuing Legal Education.

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Active Member

1987 - Current

Activities: Attend 2-4 seminar programs per year

St. Lucie County Bar Association

Active Member

1987 - Current

Activities: Guest lecturer, member of various committees

Florida State Bar  # 518778

Member

1985 - Current

Board Certification, Criminal Trial Law

Florida Bar