Education
- University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill - J.D. - 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 - 1982
Activities: Student Attorney General's Office Public Defender's Office Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity
Bar Associations
- National College for DUI Defense
Member Since: 2003
Attend 4-6 DUI defense seminars and workshops per year, studying and teaching DUI defense
- NORML National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
Member Since: 1992
Assist persons accused of marijuana-related crimes, participate in public education and awareness programs
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member Since: 1987
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
Member Since: 1987
Currently Chapter Representative, previously served as President and Chairman of various committees, including Continuing Legal Education.
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member Since: 1987
Attend 2-4 seminar programs per year
- St. Lucie County Bar Association
Member Since: 1987 - current
Guest lecturer, member of various committees
- Florida State Bar - Membership No. 518778
Member Since: 1985 - current
Articles & Publications
- They Never Saw the Bull Coming - By Michael Kessler
Our Reviews
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