The Law Office of Brittany A. Kessler, PLLC

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Brittany A. Kessler

Brittany A. Kessler

Brittany A. Kessler is a trial attorney. She has tried bench and jury trials at the misdemeanor and felony levels, and written and argued appeals. She defends clients across the Hudson Valley - Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, Dutchess and Rockland counties - from her office in Florida, NY. She also defends clients in federal court, in the Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

Brittany opened her own practice in 2023 after several years at a high-volume criminal defense firm. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Florida International University and her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she competed on the Moot Court Trial Team, served as a Moot Court Judge, and was a member of Phi Delta Phi. She has been admitted to the New York State Bar since 2021.

She is active in the local legal community: she serves as Vice President of the Women’s Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties, sits on the Board of Directors of the Orange County Bar Association, and is a past president of the Middletown Bar Association. She is also a member of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the New York State Bar Association, the National Association of Women Lawyers, and the National College for DUI Defense. Outside the courtroom, she coaches high school students on trial skills as a mock trial coach.

When everything is on the line, she's here to fight for you.

Super LawyersSelected to Rising Stars, 2023 - 2026.
National Trial LawyersTop 40 Under 40, 2023 - 2024.

Practice areas

MisdemeanorsDefense against misdemeanor charges in Orange County and Hudson Valley courts.
FeloniesRepresentation on felony charges, in local and county court.
Federal defenseCriminal defense in the federal courts of the Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
DWIDefense for driving while intoxicated charges.
Traffic mattersTickets and traffic violations in local courts.

Reviews

What clients say

Rated 5.0 out of 5 on Avvo, based on 6 client reviews. Read all reviews on Avvo

“Brittany is top notch, best in the business. Communication and skill level is beyond perfection! If you are looking for an attorney, look no further!”John, former client, on Avvo
“Brittany is the best lawyer! She was with me every step of my case! If I didn’t understand something she explained everything to me in great detail. Her knowledge of the law is excellent.”Joe, former client, on Avvo
“Brittany is amazing… she was extremely responsive to all of my texts and calls and answered any questions I had… She was kind and was never judgmental about my situation… She will always have your back.”Stephanie, former client, on Avvo
“She’s very professional, knowledgeable, and was always available to keep me informed on all parts of the court system pertaining to my particular case.”Albert, former client, on Avvo

Testimonials are from former clients, quoted from public reviews on Avvo. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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Call 845-869-5284
Office
62 N Main St, Suite 200, Florida, NY 10921
Phone
845-869-5284
Area served
Orange County and the Hudson Valley