Criminal Defense Attorneys
When you are charged with a crime, the state has experienced prosecutors and unlimited resources working against you. Kessler Criminal Defense brings the same relentless preparation - and inside knowledge of how prosecutors build cases - to your side of the courtroom.
Arrested? Call now - answered 24 / 7
(555) 024-7700What we defend
Criminal charges span a broad spectrum. We defend across every major category - because the right to an aggressive defense does not depend on the charge.
A DUI arrest is not a conviction. We examine every step of the stop, field sobriety testing, and chemical analysis for procedural defects and evidentiary weaknesses.
From simple possession to alleged trafficking, drug charges carry consequences that follow you for life. We fight to suppress unlawful searches and challenge every element of the state's case.
Assault charges often arise from disputed facts and incomplete accounts. We investigate independently, gather every witness, and present your full account to the jury.
Fraud, embezzlement, and financial crime cases are built on documents. We analyze the evidence trail before the government finishes building its narrative.
Felony charges can change everything - employment, housing, civil rights. The stakes demand a defense built with the same rigor and preparation as trial from day one.
A past arrest or conviction does not have to define your future. We evaluate your eligibility and pursue every available avenue to clear or seal your record.
Why Kessler
Founding attorney Marcus Kessler spent years as a state prosecutor before making a deliberate choice to defend. That experience does not just inform our strategy - it defines it. We know what prosecutors look for, where cases are vulnerable, and how to make the state prove every element of its charges.
Founding attorney Marcus Kessler spent years as a state prosecutor before crossing to the defense. That experience tells us where the state will push - and where it will yield.
We do not wait for trial to understand your case. Motions, evidence requests, and witness interviews begin immediately - because early preparation shapes every outcome.
Arrests do not happen at convenient times. Our attorneys are reachable around the clock - nights, weekends, and holidays - because the first hours after an arrest are critical.
We tell you the truth about your case before we tell you what we will do about it. Then we build the most aggressive lawful defense the facts allow.
The government has its account. You have yours. Our job is to make sure a judge or jury hears yours completely, credibly, and with all the evidence it deserves.
The defense team
A focused team of defense attorneys who work your case directly - no hand-offs, no junior attorneys left to manage the most important moments.
Founding Attorney
Former state prosecutor turned criminal defense attorney. Built Kessler Defense on the principle that every person accused of a crime deserves a defense as thorough as the prosecution.
Senior Defense Counsel
Leads complex felony and white-collar matters. Known for dissecting documentary evidence and exposing weaknesses in financial crime investigations before charges are even filed.
Trial Defense Attorney
A veteran of the courtroom who has tried cases across every major charge category. Clients say he is the calmest person in the room when it matters most.
Client Advocate and Intake
First call for every new client. Coordinates immediate needs at arrest, guides families through the process, and ensures clients understand every step before it happens.
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Client experience
I called at 2 a.m. and Marcus answered. By the time I was arraigned the next morning, I already had a strategy. That is not something every firm can say.
They challenged the search that produced the evidence. Without that motion, I would have had no case. Kessler found what no one else looked for.
Marcus explained the prosecution's playbook to me before the first hearing. Knowing what was coming made all the difference in how I held up through the process.
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Common questions
The questions most people have immediately after an arrest or charge. If yours is not here, call us - day or night.
Get a Free Case ReviewStay calm, do not answer any questions beyond providing your name, and ask for an attorney immediately. Do not consent to searches. Do not discuss your case with anyone - including cellmates or over jail phones. Call us as soon as you are permitted to make a call. The earlier we are involved, the more we can protect.
No. Exercising your constitutional right to counsel is the single most important thing you can do after an arrest. Investigators and prosecutors are professionally trained to build cases against you. A defense attorney levels that playing field. Waiting to hire counsel does not help your case - it only gives the government more time to build theirs.
A charge is an accusation. A conviction requires the government to prove every element of that charge beyond a reasonable doubt. Many charges do not survive a properly prepared defense. Our job begins at the charge stage - not at trial.
No. The majority of cases are resolved through negotiation, diversion, or dismissal before trial. A strong defense posture - one built as if trial is coming - is also what produces the best pre-trial outcomes. We prepare every case for the courtroom even when we expect to resolve it before one.
A confidential conversation with one of our attorneys about what you are facing, the initial facts of your situation, and your most immediate concerns. We listen first. We do not pressure you; we give you an honest read on what you are looking at and what we would do about it.
Start your defense
Every defense begins with a confidential conversation. No judgment, no pressure - just an honest review of what you are facing and what we can do about it. Free, and protected by attorney-client privilege from the first word.
24/7 Arrest Hotline
(555) 024-7700
Confidential email
defense@kesslercriminaldefense.example
Office
800 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400
Austin, TX 78701