Florida Association For Women LawyersPalm Beach County Bar Association
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, FL
In Palm Beach County, there are more than 141 criminal defense lawyers, of these criminal defense lawyers, fewer than 24 are Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyers. Michelle Suskauer and Scott Suskauer, of Suskauer Law Firm, are among this distinguished group; and are AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Together Michelle and Scott have more than 37 years of combined experience and have participated in thousands of criminal defense trials, both jury and non-jury. They are well known and respected by judges, prosecutors, law enforcement and their peers. As a matter of fact, in large part because of their well-deserved reputation, many other attorneys refer their criminal cases to Suskauer Law Firm for skilled, expert handling.
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The Suskauer Law Firm focuses on representing clients in both state and federal court in the areas of domestic violence, alcohol related offenses, juvenile offenses, drug offenses, sexual offenses, violent offenses, white collar crimes and federal offenses.
Certifications / Specialties:
Michelle R. Suskauer is a Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney. Board Certification is the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar for competency and experience as a criminal trial lawyer. She is also AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which indicates that an attorney has reached “the height of professional excellence” and “is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.” Michelle is one of only 351 attorneys in the state to have this distinction and has served on the Florida Bar's Criminal Certification Committee.
Michelle began her legal career as an assistant public defender in West Palm Beach. She has been practicing in Palm Beach County since 1991 and specializes in criminal law in both state and federal courts. Michelle joined The Suskauer Law Firm in 1997 and concentrates her practice in the areas of domestic violence, DUI, juvenile offenses, narcotics offenses, sexual offenses, violent offenses, white collar crimes and federal offenses.
Michelle is one of the most experienced, dedicated and compassionate trial lawyers in Palm Beach County. She is highly regarded by judges, prosecutors, law enforcement and her peers. She is known for her creative solutions to complicated problems and for her client advocacy. She is passionate about helping her clients receive the needed services to correct their circumstances so that they do not become repeat offenders.
Michelle is also a nationally known legal analyst who regularly appears on CNN, FOX News, MSNBC, NBC, and CNBC. She has made hundreds of television appearances including The O’Reilly Factor, The Abrams Report, The Today Show, Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, Hannity & Colmes, Nancy Grace, Anderson Cooper 360, and The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch. Michelle also appears locally as a legal analyst for Palm Beach County’s NBC affiliate WPTV NewsChannel 5 and has been a weekly host and legal analyst for NEWSRADIO 1290 WJNO.
Michelle has been actively involved in the leadership of numerous local and state legal organizations. She is currently the President-Elect of the Palm Beach County Bar Association and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County and is the Past-President of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers – Palm Beach County Chapter.