Top Rated DUI-DWI Attorney in Fort Pierce, FL

A highly regarded criminal defense attorney, Michael J. Kessler is the founder of The Kessler Law Firm. He provides aggressive and effective representation to people throughout St. Lucie and Martin counties from his office in Fort Pierce. Mr. Kessler has been certified as a specialist in criminal trial law by the Board of Legal Specialization & Education of The Florida Bar. He is also AV Preeminent* peer-review rated through Martindale-Hubbell and has a 10.0 “Superb” peer-review rating through Avvo in testament to his excellent track record and high degree of ethics.

Mr. Kessler has helped his clients defend against a wide variety of state and federal misdemeanor and felony charges. He is perhaps best known for his work in assisting people who have been accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, but his experience has additionally encompassed rape, domestic violence, fraud and other types of white collar crimes, assault and battery, disorderly conduct, weapons violations, arson, robbery, trespassing, stalking, shoplifting and carjacking. Mr. Kessler’s clients have benefitted from his ability to obtain charge reductions and dismissals as well as bench and jury acquittals.

Mr. Kessler attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as an undergraduate, majoring in criminal justice and political science and receiving a Bachelor of Science in 1982. He remained on campus for his legal education at the University of North Carolina School of Law, and in 1985, he was awarded his Juris Doctor. Admitted to practice in both Florida and North Carolina, he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Middle and Southern districts of Florida. He is the author of the Florida edition of The DUI Book and a member of several professional organizations.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.