Florida DUI/DWI attorney Michael J. Kessler has more than 21 years of experience as a criminal defense lawyer. He has successfully defended hundreds of drunk driving, DUI / DWI, and driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) cases. Michael J. Kessler and his team of top-notch criminal defense attorneys specialize in defending those accused of DUI and related driving under the influence cases. Florida DUI law has many complexities, and Michael has the unique education, training and experience needed to launch an aggressive drunk driving defense throughout the state of Florida.

A Florida DUI/DWI arrest triggers two cases – at the DMV, and in criminal court. The DMV case is by far the most pressing – an accused motorist has only 10 days from the date of arrest to request a DMV hearing that will determine whether or not the driver’s license is suspended. If the driver loses the hearing, or fails to request one, the license will automatically be suspended. DMV hearings are complex, and the stakes are high, so it’s critical to have an experienced criminal defense attorney protecting the driver’s rights.

Navigating the criminal court system can be frightening and nerve-wracking for a driver arrested on suspicion of DUI/DWI. Michael J. Kessler and his team of experienced criminal defense attorneys will skillfully address every aspect of a drunk driving criminal case, from bail to arraignment to trial.

In addition to successfully handling countless Florida DUI / DWI cases, Michael Kessler has also helped many individuals with felony or misdemeanor convictions on their records to make a fresh start through the process of post-conviction relief. Many convictions can be set aside or reduced to a lesser charge, and Michael J. Kessler has extensive experience helping individuals with criminal records to put the past behind them.