Michael Kawi

Michael Kawi is the founding attorney of Michael Kawi Law, LLC, where he dedicates his career to fighting for the rights and freedoms of individuals in both state and federal courts. With extensive jury trial experience, Michael has earned a reputation as a top-tier attorney capable of finding ways to succeed even in the most challenging cases.

Before starting his own practice, Michael worked as an Assistant Federal Public Defender at The Office of the Federal Public Defender in the Northern District of Texas in Dallas, TX. In this role, he represented clients sentenced to death in federal post-conviction proceedings. Michael also served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Trial Unit, representing clients facing federal criminal charges, conducting multiple federal jury trials resulting in acquittals, and extensively litigating over 50 other federal cases.

Michael began his legal career as a trial attorney at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office in Miami, Florida. Michael conducted numerous jury trials, bench trials, and depositions, building a reputation as a lawyer who tirelessly defended his clients’ rights in court.

Michael Kawi is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and is admitted to practice in Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, Florida, the District of Columbia, and many federal courts. He is a member of multiple professional associations, including the American Association for Justice, the Illinois Trial Lawyer’s Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

With his extensive experience, Michael Kawi brings his clients a wealth of knowledge and skill. He understands the importance of thorough case preparation, effective courtroom presentation, and the ability to adapt to the unique challenges of each case. Whether representing clients in state or federal court, Michael’s commitment to justice and unwavering support for his clients make him a standout in the field of criminal defense law.

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees
  For civil cases you do not pay anything unless we win. Even after we win my fees are lower than most law firms. As a former public servant I just believe this is the right thing to do. It puts more money in your pocket so that you can your family can have a happier more secure future

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

ID Number: 187223

Since 2017

Eastern District of Wisconsin

Florida

The Florida Bar

ID Number: 100276

Since 2012

Northern District of Illinois

Northern District of Texas

Since 2018

Southern District of Florida

Since 2013

Southern District of Texas

Since 2020

Texas

State Bar of Texas

ID Number: 24133525

Since 2023

Western District of Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Court System

ID Number: 1136571

7th Circuit

Since 2023

Attorney and Owner

Michael Kawi Law, LLC

Current

Winning in the law is a skill and I have it. Your case is important to me. I began my career as a public servant providing legal help to those who could not afford it for over a decade. Now I help injured people fight back against insurance companies that don't want to do the right thing. In civil cases, you pay nothing unless we win. Just as important, even after we win our firm's fees are lower than most other injury attorneys, so that you can keep more of your award. There is no gimmick or fine print here - its just the right thing to do and as a former public servant I am very happy whenever I know that my lower fees have allowed you to use more resources on your happiness and on your family's future happiness. If you want my help reach out for a free consultation. Let's fight back together.

Assistant Federal Public Defender

The Office of the Federal Public Defender, Northern District of Texas

2018 - 2023

Conducted jury trials, represented clients facing federal charges, represented clients facing the death penalty

Assistant Public Defender

Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office

2012 - 2018

Represented clients in trial and post-conviction proceedings in Florida state court. o Felony Division: Conducted 11 jury trials, 475 depositions o Juvenile Unit: Conducted 12 bench trials, 89 depositions o Domestic Representation Unit: Conducted 10 jury trials

Student Attorney

Georgetown Criminal Defense and Prisoner Advocacy Clinic

2011 - 2012

Represented clients facing misdemeanor charges or parole revocation in the District of Columbia. Received The Michael Feldman Advocacy Award, given to the clinic’s outstanding advocate.

Georgetown University Law Center

J.D. (2012) | Law

2009 - 2012

Honors: Michael Feldman Advocacy Award - given to the Criminal Defense Clinic's outstanding advocate; Greenfield Trial Practice Award - Given to those who dedicate their first job after law school to public service (public defense)

Activities: Trial Advocacy Team - Assistant Director

Sarah Lawrence College

B.A. (2009)

2005 - 2009

Michael Feldman Advocacy Award

Georgetown University Law Center

2012

Given to the outstanding advocate of Georgetown's Criminal Defense Clinic.

Greenfield Trial Practice Award

Georgetown University Law Center

2012

Given to those who dedicate their first job after law school to public service (public defense)

State Bar of Wisconsin  # 1136571

Member

Current

Illinois State Bar  # 6347835

Member

Current

The Florida Bar  # 100276

Member

Current

State Bar of Texas  # 24133525

Member

Current

American Association for Justice

Member

Current

A Law and Linguistics Analysis of Cross-Examination of Rape Complainants (Research Assistant)

Pandemic Era Jury Trials, Annual Federal Public Defender Practice Seminar

2020

Not Guilty: The First Federal Criminal Jury Trial, National Webinar

2020

Defender Services Office

Litigating the Entrapment Defense in State and Federal Court, Wisconsin Public Defender Annual Conference

2020

Wisconsin State Public Defender

Pandemic Era Jury Trials, Wisconsin Public Defender Annual Conference

2020

Wisconsin State Public Defender

Federal Drug Crime Guideline Calculations, Annual Federal Defender Practice Seminar, Dallas, TX

2021