Kessler Law Firm Podcast Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:39:27 -0400 https://kesslerlawfirmpodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Kessler Law Firm Podcast yes 6c16f1d8-facd-5bb7-8d23-458720e8ac7f Michael Kessler episodic false Florida defense attorney talks about defending the rights of Treasure Coast residents (and other Floridians), answers various DUI and criminal law questions and talks (sometimes with colleagues) about winning so-called "cases that can't be won".

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Michael Kessler https://storage.buzzsprout.com/36s69e1x7wf8o7n6o8zursra8vzh?.jpg Kessler Law Firm Podcast Operation: Greenlight Operation: Greenlight Criminal defense attorney Michael Kessler talks about Florida's Operation: Greenlight, which will take place in St. Lucie County from March 30-April 5. 

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

 Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkrxeM1PKoLvojQJ6   

]]> Criminal defense attorney Michael Kessler talks about Florida's Operation: Greenlight, which will take place in St. Lucie County from March 30-April 5. 

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

 Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkrxeM1PKoLvojQJ6   

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-18899582 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 774 5 2 full false Citizen's Arrest and Stand Your Ground Citizen's Arrest and Stand Your Ground Criminal defense attorney Michael Kessler talks to defense attorney (and former judge) Cliff Barnes about recent shootings, along with Florida's Stand Your Ground and Citizen's Arrest laws. 

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

 Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkrxeM1PKoLvojQJ6  

]]> Criminal defense attorney Michael Kessler talks to defense attorney (and former judge) Cliff Barnes about recent shootings, along with Florida's Stand Your Ground and Citizen's Arrest laws. 

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

 Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkrxeM1PKoLvojQJ6  

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-18578314 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1064 5 1 full false Lawyers and Jury Duty Lawyers and Jury Duty Criminal defense attorney Michael Kessler talks to defense attorney (and former judge) Cliff Barnes about his experience getting called for Jury Duty.

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkrxeM1PKoLvojQJ6 

]]> Criminal defense attorney Michael Kessler talks to defense attorney (and former judge) Cliff Barnes about his experience getting called for Jury Duty.

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkrxeM1PKoLvojQJ6 

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-18168522 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1027 4 15 full false Involuntary Intoxication Involuntary Intoxication Criminal defense attorney Michael Kessler talks to defense attorney (and former judge) Cliff Barnes about a recent case involving Involuntary Intoxication.

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkrxeM1PKoLvojQJ6

]]> Criminal defense attorney Michael Kessler talks to defense attorney (and former judge) Cliff Barnes about a recent case involving Involuntary Intoxication.

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkrxeM1PKoLvojQJ6

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-17966167 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1122 4 14 full false Going To Court Going To Court Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler explains what happens when you go to court.

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Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkrxeM1PKoLvojQJ6  

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler explains what happens when you go to court.

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkrxeM1PKoLvojQJ6  

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-17923112 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400 589 4 13 full true Something You Should Know About Miranda Something You Should Know About Miranda Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler clears up a popular misconception about Miranda warnings!

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkrxeM1PKoLvojQJ6 

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler clears up a popular misconception about Miranda warnings!

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkrxeM1PKoLvojQJ6 

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-17881966 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 284 4 12 full false Constitution Day 2025 Constitution Day 2025 Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about Constitution Day, and an event taking place with the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers!

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkrxeM1PKoLvojQJ6 

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about Constitution Day, and an event taking place with the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers!

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkrxeM1PKoLvojQJ6 

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-17857780 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400 378 4 11 full false I Defend I Defend Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler explains why he is a defense attorney, and why he would never be a prosecutor!

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkrxeM1PKoLvojQJ6

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler explains why he is a defense attorney, and why he would never be a prosecutor!

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkrxeM1PKoLvojQJ6

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-17735292 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400 672 4 10 full true Overdue Introduction - Rumpole And Me Overdue Introduction - Rumpole And Me Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler decided it was about time to introduce himself (or reintroduce himself) and Horace Rumpole! 

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/  

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cbmWAZc14d7QtNxM8 

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler decided it was about time to introduce himself (or reintroduce himself) and Horace Rumpole! 

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/  

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cbmWAZc14d7QtNxM8 

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-17689260 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400 227 4 9 full false Declaration of Independence Declaration of Independence Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler and his staff (Amanda Wilson, Ken Kessler and Kameron Kinser) celebrate the 4th of July with a reading of the Declaration of Independence. 

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/ 

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cbmWAZc14d7QtNxM8

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler and his staff (Amanda Wilson, Ken Kessler and Kameron Kinser) celebrate the 4th of July with a reading of the Declaration of Independence. 

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/ 

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cbmWAZc14d7QtNxM8

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-17444409 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 752 4 8 full false To Report Or Not Report A Crime To Report Or Not Report A Crime Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about a recent video by attorney John Collins, and whether you can be charged in Florida for witnessing a crime and failing to report it.

John Collins' video: https://youtube.com/shorts/wSj87KGyRtc?si=ZT53vrEVemeCZQ7r

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vMjQnRLeEWbdYFVBA

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about a recent video by attorney John Collins, and whether you can be charged in Florida for witnessing a crime and failing to report it.

John Collins' video: https://youtube.com/shorts/wSj87KGyRtc?si=ZT53vrEVemeCZQ7r

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vMjQnRLeEWbdYFVBA

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-17286329 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400 532 4 7 full false Recent Trial Victory In The Client's Own Words Part 4 Recent Trial Victory In The Client's Own Words Part 4 Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler concludes the conversation about a client's recent case, and let's her explain what happened, in her own words. In this episode, she explains, through videos recorded at the Kessler Law Firm offices, what happened at jury selection, at trial, while waiting for the verdict and what happened after the trial was over.

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vMjQnRLeEWbdYFVBA

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler concludes the conversation about a client's recent case, and let's her explain what happened, in her own words. In this episode, she explains, through videos recorded at the Kessler Law Firm offices, what happened at jury selection, at trial, while waiting for the verdict and what happened after the trial was over.

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vMjQnRLeEWbdYFVBA

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-17202492 Wed, 21 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1648 4 6 full false Celebrating 40 Years In The Treasure Coast! Celebrating 40 Years In The Treasure Coast! Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about being a lawyer in the Treasure Coast since 1985!

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/


Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vMjQnRLeEWbdYFVBA



]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about being a lawyer in the Treasure Coast since 1985!

The Kessler Law Firm: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/


Fort Pierce location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vMjQnRLeEWbdYFVBA



]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-17167062 Thu, 15 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400 3439 4 5 full false Recent Trial Victory In The Client's Own Words Part 3 Recent Trial Victory In The Client's Own Words Part 3 Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler continues with the conversation about a client's recent case, and let's her explain what happened, in her own words. In this episode, she explains, through videos recorded at the Kessler Law Firm offices, what happened along her journey to trial, including getting released from jail, going through numerous docket calls and receiving a "plea deal" from the State Attorney's Office.

The Kessler Law Firm 
https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vMjQnRLeEWbdYFVBA

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler continues with the conversation about a client's recent case, and let's her explain what happened, in her own words. In this episode, she explains, through videos recorded at the Kessler Law Firm offices, what happened along her journey to trial, including getting released from jail, going through numerous docket calls and receiving a "plea deal" from the State Attorney's Office.

The Kessler Law Firm 
https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vMjQnRLeEWbdYFVBA

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-17143511 Mon, 12 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400 718 4 4 full false Recent Trial Victory In The Client's Own Words Part 2 Recent Trial Victory In The Client's Own Words Part 2 Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler continues with the conversation about a client's recent case, and let's her explain what happened, in her own words. In this episode, She explains, through videos recorded at the Kessler Law Firm offices, exactly what happened from her decision to hire a lawyer through the six-month wait until she was finally charged.

The Kessler Law Firm
https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/ 

Fort Pierce location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/icg5q86oZMAkuPau9

 

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler continues with the conversation about a client's recent case, and let's her explain what happened, in her own words. In this episode, She explains, through videos recorded at the Kessler Law Firm offices, exactly what happened from her decision to hire a lawyer through the six-month wait until she was finally charged.

The Kessler Law Firm
https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/ 

Fort Pierce location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/icg5q86oZMAkuPau9

 

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-17122871 Thu, 08 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1573 4 3 full false Recent Trial Victory In The Client's Own Words Part 1 Recent Trial Victory In The Client's Own Words Part 1 Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about a client's recent case, and let's her explain what happened, in her own words. In this episode, She explains, through videos recorded at the Kessler Law Firm offices and also at the police department, exactly what happened, which led her to contact the Kessler Law Firm in the first place.

The Kessler Law Firm 
https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/icg5q86oZMAkuPau9

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about a client's recent case, and let's her explain what happened, in her own words. In this episode, She explains, through videos recorded at the Kessler Law Firm offices and also at the police department, exactly what happened, which led her to contact the Kessler Law Firm in the first place.

The Kessler Law Firm 
https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/

Fort Pierce location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/icg5q86oZMAkuPau9

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-17101998 Mon, 05 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2384 4 2 full false The Pittsburgh Pirates and the NFL Draft (Not together) The Pittsburgh Pirates and the NFL Draft (Not together) Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler takes a break from the serious stuff that's everywhere to talk about his favorite baseball team, and something interesting he's noticed about the NFL Draft.

The Kessler Law Firm 

Fort Pierce location

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler takes a break from the serious stuff that's everywhere to talk about his favorite baseball team, and something interesting he's noticed about the NFL Draft.

The Kessler Law Firm 

Fort Pierce location

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-17058344 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400 491 4 1 full false The Luigi Mangione Case (with Jerry Lyons) The Luigi Mangione Case (with Jerry Lyons) Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler is joined by former NYC Detective Jerry Lyons to talk about the Luigi Mangione case.

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler is joined by former NYC Detective Jerry Lyons to talk about the Luigi Mangione case.

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-16294203 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1610 3 5 full false The Bad Guy Rule The Bad Guy Rule Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about Prosecutors and the Bad Guy Rule (what it is and why it needs to go)!

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about Prosecutors and the Bad Guy Rule (what it is and why it needs to go)!

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-15828868 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1136 3 4 full false Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler takes a break from talking about legal issues, and instead, talks about his recent trip with his mother to Major League Baseball's Hall Of Fame!

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler takes a break from talking about legal issues, and instead, talks about his recent trip with his mother to Major League Baseball's Hall Of Fame!

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-15769819 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400 611 3 3 full false Probable Cause Probable Cause Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about legal terminology, including Probable Cause and Reasonable Doubt.

Find the rest of the Kessler Law Firm podcasts: https://kesslerlawfirmpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

The Kessler Law Firm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloridaDUIAttorney1

The Kessler Law Firm website: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com  

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about legal terminology, including Probable Cause and Reasonable Doubt.

Find the rest of the Kessler Law Firm podcasts: https://kesslerlawfirmpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

The Kessler Law Firm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloridaDUIAttorney1

The Kessler Law Firm website: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com  

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-15499472 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 341 3 2 full false Say Hey! Say Hey! Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler takes a walk down memory lane, revisiting his early days in Fort Pierce as a new lawyer, and his early interest in the law, and his similar early interest in baseball. He also pays tribute to baseball legend Willie Mays.

Find the rest of the Kessler Law Firm podcasts: https://kesslerlawfirmpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

The Kessler Law Firm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloridaDUIAttorney1

The Kessler Law Firm website: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com  

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler takes a walk down memory lane, revisiting his early days in Fort Pierce as a new lawyer, and his early interest in the law, and his similar early interest in baseball. He also pays tribute to baseball legend Willie Mays.

Find the rest of the Kessler Law Firm podcasts: https://kesslerlawfirmpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

The Kessler Law Firm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloridaDUIAttorney1

The Kessler Law Firm website: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com  

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-15340525 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400 437 full false Docket Call Docket Call Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about Docket Calls - what they are, how they work and how they've evolved over time.

Find the rest of the Kessler Law Firm podcasts: https://kesslerlawfirmpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

The Kessler Law Firm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloridaDUIAttorney1

The Kessler Law Firm website: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com 

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about Docket Calls - what they are, how they work and how they've evolved over time.

Find the rest of the Kessler Law Firm podcasts: https://kesslerlawfirmpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

The Kessler Law Firm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloridaDUIAttorney1

The Kessler Law Firm website: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com 

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-14170954 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:00:00 -0500 330 2 5 full false Lone Wolves Highway Lone Wolves Highway Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about a case in Colorado involving wolves, and an episode of "The West Wing" that might hint at how this case will turn out.

Find the rest of the Kessler Law Firm podcasts: https://kesslerlawfirmpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

The Kessler Law Firm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloridaDUIAttorney1

The Kessler Law Firm website: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about a case in Colorado involving wolves, and an episode of "The West Wing" that might hint at how this case will turn out.

Find the rest of the Kessler Law Firm podcasts: https://kesslerlawfirmpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

The Kessler Law Firm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloridaDUIAttorney1

The Kessler Law Firm website: https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-14150542 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:00:00 -0500 188 2 4 full false Independence Day Independence Day Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler, along with Katie, Ken and Amanda from his office staff, celebrate the Fourth of July by reading the Declaration Of Independence!

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler, along with Katie, Ken and Amanda from his office staff, celebrate the Fourth of July by reading the Declaration Of Independence!

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-13157266 Mon, 03 Jul 2023 22:00:00 -0400 599 2 3 full false Is Fort Pierce Ready For The Trump Trial? Is Fort Pierce Ready For The Trump Trial? Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talked to St. Lucie County Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky about the former President's upcoming trial in the Federal Courthouse in Fort Pierce, and how it may affect the city (and if the city is ready for it)!

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talked to St. Lucie County Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky about the former President's upcoming trial in the Federal Courthouse in Fort Pierce, and how it may affect the city (and if the city is ready for it)!

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-13121157 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0400 857 2 2 full false Trump Indictment Trump Indictment Criminal defense lawyer Michael Kessler kicks off a new season of the Kessler Law Firm podcast by digging into the Trump Indictment. This is not political commentary, or even legal analysis. Mr. Kessler simply felt that there's a lot of conversation about this case, while most have not even read the document. So he reads every count, every paragraph and every page!

]]> Criminal defense lawyer Michael Kessler kicks off a new season of the Kessler Law Firm podcast by digging into the Trump Indictment. This is not political commentary, or even legal analysis. Mr. Kessler simply felt that there's a lot of conversation about this case, while most have not even read the document. So he reads every count, every paragraph and every page!

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-13106136 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400 4562 2 1 full false Jack Laurence from One Minute Remaining On Prison Sentences Jack Laurence from One Minute Remaining On Prison Sentences Attorney Michael Kessler shares an appearance he recently made on Jack Laurence's podcast One Minute Remaining.  On this episode, they talk about one of Attorney Kessler's former clients, who is serving a one hundred year sentence! They talk about how and why that happened, and what, if anything, can be done to reduce it (after the inmate has already served over twenty years of it)!


]]> Attorney Michael Kessler shares an appearance he recently made on Jack Laurence's podcast One Minute Remaining.  On this episode, they talk about one of Attorney Kessler's former clients, who is serving a one hundred year sentence! They talk about how and why that happened, and what, if anything, can be done to reduce it (after the inmate has already served over twenty years of it)!


]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-11894510 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1221 1 50 full false Jerry Lyons On Referrals That Send Him Traveling Jerry Lyons On Referrals That Send Him Traveling Attorney Michael Kessler talks to Investigator Jerry Lyons about referrals and how they work, and the recent cases that have sent them both traveling!

]]> Attorney Michael Kessler talks to Investigator Jerry Lyons about referrals and how they work, and the recent cases that have sent them both traveling!

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-11846544 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 22:00:00 -0500 663 1 49 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - The 4th Amendment, Search Warrants and Mar-a-Lago Kessler Law Firm Podcast - The 4th Amendment, Search Warrants and Mar-a-Lago Attorney Michael Kessler talks about the Fourth Amendment, Search Warrants and the FBI's recent visit to President Trump's residence at Mar-a-Lago. 

]]> Attorney Michael Kessler talks about the Fourth Amendment, Search Warrants and the FBI's recent visit to President Trump's residence at Mar-a-Lago. 

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-11111662 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 22:00:00 -0400 418 1 44 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Detective Jerry Lyons on the Casey Anthony case Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Detective Jerry Lyons on the Casey Anthony case Attorney Michael Kessler talks to former NYC detective Jerry Lyons, who worked for the defense in the Casey Anthony case. Mr. Lyons shares some of the information he uncovered that convinced him that she was innocent.

]]> Attorney Michael Kessler talks to former NYC detective Jerry Lyons, who worked for the defense in the Casey Anthony case. Mr. Lyons shares some of the information he uncovered that convinced him that she was innocent.

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-10859057 Sun, 26 Jun 2022 20:00:00 -0400 1055 1 42 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Detective Jerry Lyons on Uvalde Police Response Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Detective Jerry Lyons on Uvalde Police Response Attorney Michael Kessler talked to retired NYC Detective Jerry Lyons about the police response to the horrific mass-shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. They also talked about Lyons' experiences as a detective in New York, and the importance of good cops speaking out about bad cops.

]]> Attorney Michael Kessler talked to retired NYC Detective Jerry Lyons about the police response to the horrific mass-shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. They also talked about Lyons' experiences as a detective in New York, and the importance of good cops speaking out about bad cops.

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-10824893 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0400 776 1 41 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - SCOTUS Leak and Who Is To Blame Kessler Law Firm Podcast - SCOTUS Leak and Who Is To Blame  Attorney Michael Kessler talks about the recent draft opinion from the Supreme Court that was leaked and how the Supreme Court works. He also talks about where the blame lies in the potential overturning of Roe v Wade, and what could happen next if this draft opinion becomes the Supreme Court's official ruling. 

]]>  Attorney Michael Kessler talks about the recent draft opinion from the Supreme Court that was leaked and how the Supreme Court works. He also talks about where the blame lies in the potential overturning of Roe v Wade, and what could happen next if this draft opinion becomes the Supreme Court's official ruling. 

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-10599241 Wed, 11 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 549 1 37 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Winning Another Unwinnable DUI Case with Cliff Barnes Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Winning Another Unwinnable DUI Case with Cliff Barnes Attorney Michael Kessler talks to his good friend, attorney Cliff Barnes, about winning another DUI case that appeared unwinnable.  Cliff talks about helping his client keep her driver's license, his use of the videos from police body cams and the role chicken wings played - all to get a good outcome for his client!

]]> Attorney Michael Kessler talks to his good friend, attorney Cliff Barnes, about winning another DUI case that appeared unwinnable.  Cliff talks about helping his client keep her driver's license, his use of the videos from police body cams and the role chicken wings played - all to get a good outcome for his client!

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-10371503 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 19:00:00 -0400 481 1 34 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Decision Making Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Decision Making Defense attorney Michael Kessler talks about the different things that go into helping his clients make the best decision they can about settling or going to trial.

]]> Defense attorney Michael Kessler talks about the different things that go into helping his clients make the best decision they can about settling or going to trial.

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-9980523 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 608 1 32 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Winning An Unwinnable DUI Case Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Winning An Unwinnable DUI Case Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks to his friend, Defense Attorney Cliff Barnes, about his recent trial and how he won an "Unwinnable" DUI case!

]]> Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks to his friend, Defense Attorney Cliff Barnes, about his recent trial and how he won an "Unwinnable" DUI case!

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-9933272 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 867 1 31 full false Merry Christmas from the Kessler Law Firm Merry Christmas from the Kessler Law Firm  Defense Attorney Michael Kessler takes a break for the holidays to share one of his favorite poems, Clement Moore's "A Visit From St. Nicholas".

]]>  Defense Attorney Michael Kessler takes a break for the holidays to share one of his favorite poems, Clement Moore's "A Visit From St. Nicholas".

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-9761681 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500 226 1 30 full false How I Won The DUI Double Manslaughter Trial How I Won The DUI Double Manslaughter Trial Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about his recent win in a DUI Double Manslaughter trial, including detailing the events of the incident, the prosecution's case and what he did about it to win it!

]]> Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about his recent win in a DUI Double Manslaughter trial, including detailing the events of the incident, the prosecution's case and what he did about it to win it!

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-9533671 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1751 1 29 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Answering Questions About Brian Laundrie Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Answering Questions About Brian Laundrie Attorney Michael Kessler talks about Brian Laundrie and answers many of the most-asked questions (Why didn't the police arrest him? Why didn't they keep track of him so they knew when he left and where he went?).

]]> Attorney Michael Kessler talks about Brian Laundrie and answers many of the most-asked questions (Why didn't the police arrest him? Why didn't they keep track of him so they knew when he left and where he went?).

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-9405072 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:00:00 -0400 419 1 28 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Murder In Florida Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Murder In Florida Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about Murder In Florida, specifically how the state defines murder. He also talks about a recent local case to illustrate how case of road rage fits Florida's description of murder in the second degree.

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about Murder In Florida, specifically how the state defines murder. He also talks about a recent local case to illustrate how case of road rage fits Florida's description of murder in the second degree.

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-9343610 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0400 469 1 26 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Pro Hac Vice In PA Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Pro Hac Vice In PA Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talked to Criminal Defense Attorney Beth Tibbott about the murder case they worked on together several years ago in Pennsylvania.

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talked to Criminal Defense Attorney Beth Tibbott about the murder case they worked on together several years ago in Pennsylvania.

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-9074594 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0400 965 1 25 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - At The Movies Kessler Law Firm Podcast - At The Movies Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks with legal assistant Joe Mancini about some of their favorite TV and movie lawyers and what they learned from them!

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks with legal assistant Joe Mancini about some of their favorite TV and movie lawyers and what they learned from them!

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-9003442 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 23:00:00 -0400 1292 1 23 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Guardianships and Conservatorships Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Guardianships and Conservatorships Associate Attorney Wendy Diaz talks about the differences between Guardianships and Conservatorships in the State of Florida (using Britney Spears' and Carole Baskin's cases as examples).

]]> Associate Attorney Wendy Diaz talks about the differences between Guardianships and Conservatorships in the State of Florida (using Britney Spears' and Carole Baskin's cases as examples).

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-8964912 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 21:00:00 -0400 387 1 22 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Joe Mancini on TV vs Real Life Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Joe Mancini on TV vs Real Life Joe Mancini, paralegal and legal assistant for the Kessler Law firm, talks about the differences between trials and the legal process on television versus trials and the legal process in reality.

]]> Joe Mancini, paralegal and legal assistant for the Kessler Law firm, talks about the differences between trials and the legal process on television versus trials and the legal process in reality.

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-8921941 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 529 1 21 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Cases I Lost (Temporarily) Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Cases I Lost (Temporarily) Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about cases he initially lost, and why the appeals process is so important.

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about cases he initially lost, and why the appeals process is so important.

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-8775467 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 498 1 19 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Remembering F. Lee Bailey Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Remembering F. Lee Bailey Criminal defense attorney Michael Kessler reflects on the passing of F. Lee Bailey, who was an inspiration to him (as well as a teacher, and so much more).

]]> Criminal defense attorney Michael Kessler reflects on the passing of F. Lee Bailey, who was an inspiration to him (as well as a teacher, and so much more).

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-8654608 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 488 1 17 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - On Being A County Court Judge (with Cliff Barnes) Kessler Law Firm Podcast - On Being A County Court Judge (with Cliff Barnes) Attorney Michael Kessler talked to his friend and fellow defense attorney Cliff Barnes about his experience as a County Court Judge in Florida.

]]> Attorney Michael Kessler talked to his friend and fellow defense attorney Cliff Barnes about his experience as a County Court Judge in Florida.

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-8491907 Mon, 10 May 2021 10:00:00 -0400 681 1 16 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - You Can't Count On Prosecutors To Do The Right Thing Kessler Law Firm Podcast - You Can't Count On Prosecutors To Do The Right Thing Attorney Michael Kessler talks about prosecutors, and why you can't always count on them to do the right thing.

]]> Attorney Michael Kessler talks about prosecutors, and why you can't always count on them to do the right thing.

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-8446577 Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 593 1 15 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Jury Trials in the COVID Age Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Jury Trials in the COVID Age Attorney Michael Kessler gives an update on jury selection and jury trials while Florida courthouses continue to deal with COVID.

]]> Attorney Michael Kessler gives an update on jury selection and jury trials while Florida courthouses continue to deal with COVID.

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-8399643 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 293 1 14 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Trials of the Century Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Trials of the Century While awaiting the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, attorney Michael Kessler talked about some of the cases that have been dubbed "trials of the century".

]]> While awaiting the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, attorney Michael Kessler talked about some of the cases that have been dubbed "trials of the century".

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-8377664 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400 279 1 13 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Self Defense Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Self Defense In this episode of the Kessler Law Firm podcast, criminal defense attorneys Michael Kessler and Cliff Barnes talk about self defense, and how it can be used successfully, and not so successfully, in trials.

]]> In this episode of the Kessler Law Firm podcast, criminal defense attorneys Michael Kessler and Cliff Barnes talk about self defense, and how it can be used successfully, and not so successfully, in trials.

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-8323302 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:00:00 -0400 1403 1 12 full true Kessler Law Firm Podcast - I've Been Everwhere, Man Kessler Law Firm Podcast - I've Been Everwhere, Man Criminal defense attorney Michael Kessler says, "People ask me, 'Do you limit your practice to the courthouses in your neighborhood? Do you stay in Fort Pierce or do you go all over?'” I have briefcase, will travel. I love taking my show on the road.



]]> Criminal defense attorney Michael Kessler says, "People ask me, 'Do you limit your practice to the courthouses in your neighborhood? Do you stay in Fort Pierce or do you go all over?'” I have briefcase, will travel. I love taking my show on the road.



]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-8269953 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 632 1 11 full false Post Conviction Relief Post Conviction Relief Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about Post Conviction Relief - what it is, how it works and how to get it. 

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about Post Conviction Relief - what it is, how it works and how to get it. 

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-8231877 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0400 775 1 10 full false Right To A Speedy Trial Right To A Speedy Trial Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about your right to a speedy trial - what it is (and isn't), how it works and why it's been suspended in Florida!

]]> Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kessler talks about your right to a speedy trial - what it is (and isn't), how it works and why it's been suspended in Florida!

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-8174148 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 684 1 9 full false Navigating Florida's Legal System Navigating Florida's Legal System In this week's podcast, Michael Kessler helps you navigate Florida's Legal System. He tells you what you can expect every step of the way, from the point of arrest and arraignment all the way through jury selection and the start of the trial!

]]> In this week's podcast, Michael Kessler helps you navigate Florida's Legal System. He tells you what you can expect every step of the way, from the point of arrest and arraignment all the way through jury selection and the start of the trial!

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-8140674 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0400 1781 1 8 full false Some Things You Should Know About DUI In Florida Some Things You Should Know About DUI In Florida More people are wrongly accused of DUI every year than every other crime on the books.  In today's podcast, I'm going to talk about the reasons why that happens, and what you should know about getting arrested for DUI in Florida.

]]> More people are wrongly accused of DUI every year than every other crime on the books.  In today's podcast, I'm going to talk about the reasons why that happens, and what you should know about getting arrested for DUI in Florida.

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-8085294 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 370 1 7 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Another Case That Couldn't Be Won Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Another Case That Couldn't Be Won Recently, we’ve talked about cases that we’ve been told “could not be won”. Let me tell you a story about a case that I told the prosecutor she could not win. The case ended up going to trial and I was right. She could not win.

]]> Recently, we’ve talked about cases that we’ve been told “could not be won”. Let me tell you a story about a case that I told the prosecutor she could not win. The case ended up going to trial and I was right. She could not win.

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-8027847 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 453 1 6 full false Oreos and Fried Chicken (with Attorney Cliff Barnes) Oreos and Fried Chicken (with Attorney Cliff Barnes) We’ve been handling some fairly serious subjects lately, so my good friend Cliff Barnes and I thought we’d talk about a couple of our cases that were the most fun.

]]> We’ve been handling some fairly serious subjects lately, so my good friend Cliff Barnes and I thought we’d talk about a couple of our cases that were the most fun.

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-7981801 Sat, 20 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0500 860 1 5 full true The Myth of the Public Defender The Myth of the Public Defender I have people frequently come to see me that either have a Public Defender or are considering a Public Defender, and they want to air their grievances.


They’ll tell me, “The Public Defender just works for the State.” Or they’ll say, “The Public Defender doesn’t care about my case, or doesn’t care about me.”

Those things are not true. In this podcast, I'll set the record straight.

]]> I have people frequently come to see me that either have a Public Defender or are considering a Public Defender, and they want to air their grievances.


They’ll tell me, “The Public Defender just works for the State.” Or they’ll say, “The Public Defender doesn’t care about my case, or doesn’t care about me.”

Those things are not true. In this podcast, I'll set the record straight.

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-7821289 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 22:00:00 -0500 292 1 4 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Formal Review Hearings (with guest Joe Mancini) Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Formal Review Hearings (with guest Joe Mancini) One of the main focuses on our work at the Kessler Law Firm is DUI defense. On this podcast, I thought I’d take some time to talk about Formal Review Hearings (some people call Refusal Hearings).  

For this conversation, I’ll be talking to my good friend Joe Mancini. Joe was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1983, after spending time practicing law in Kentucky.  

In years passed, he did a lot of these drivers license Formal Review Hearings.

A lot of lawyers tell their clients those hearings can’t be won. Clients come to us and say, “I don’t want to do the driver’s license hearing because so-and-so told me they can’t be won.”

We know that they can be won. 

]]> One of the main focuses on our work at the Kessler Law Firm is DUI defense. On this podcast, I thought I’d take some time to talk about Formal Review Hearings (some people call Refusal Hearings).  

For this conversation, I’ll be talking to my good friend Joe Mancini. Joe was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1983, after spending time practicing law in Kentucky.  

In years passed, he did a lot of these drivers license Formal Review Hearings.

A lot of lawyers tell their clients those hearings can’t be won. Clients come to us and say, “I don’t want to do the driver’s license hearing because so-and-so told me they can’t be won.”

We know that they can be won. 

]]> Michael Kessler Buzzsprout-7747201 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500 571 1 3 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Winning Cases That Can't Be Won (with guest Attorney Cliff Barnes) Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Winning Cases That Can't Be Won (with guest Attorney Cliff Barnes) I hear from lots of people, sometimes even lawyers, that criminal cases can’t be won. I’ve found that, most of the time, that’s not true. To further explore this, I talked to my good friend and fellow criminal defense attorney Cliff Barnes. Cliff’s been a lawyer in Florida since 1981. He’s tried everything from littering through capital homicide cases, and he also spent some time as one of our county judges.


]]> I hear from lots of people, sometimes even lawyers, that criminal cases can’t be won. I’ve found that, most of the time, that’s not true. To further explore this, I talked to my good friend and fellow criminal defense attorney Cliff Barnes. Cliff’s been a lawyer in Florida since 1981. He’s tried everything from littering through capital homicide cases, and he also spent some time as one of our county judges.


]]> Michael Kessleer Buzzsprout-7575967 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500 1100 1 2 full false Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Cases That Can't Be Won Kessler Law Firm Podcast - Cases That Can't Be Won People frequently come to me for help after someone else has told them, “This case can’t be won.” I like to talk about “cases that can’t be won” that we’ve won. 

]]> People frequently come to me for help after someone else has told them, “This case can’t be won.” I like to talk about “cases that can’t be won” that we’ve won. 

]]> Michael Kessleer Buzzsprout-7518373 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500 601 1 full false