Attorney Michelle R. Suskauer is 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, The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch and Dr. Oz. Michelle appears locally as a legal analyst for WPTV News Channel 5 in West Palm Beach and has been a weekly host and legal analyst on NEWSRADIO 1290 WJNO.
Here you will find current media coverage that attorney Michelle Suskauer and have received on cases and other legal topics. For past media coverage, visit our media archives page.
WPTV legal expert Michelle Suskauer explains Derek Chauvin’s 3 convictions
WPTV News Channel 5 | April 20, 2021
WPTV legal expert and defense attorney Michelle Suskauer breaks down the three charges for which former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted.
Michelle Suskauer and Florida Legal Community React to Derek Chauvin’s Murder Conviction
Law.com – Daily Business Review | April 20, 2021
“The eyes of the world were watching this tragic case and its result. My sincere hope is that there will be a continued dialogue in order to make positive changes in our criminal justice system.” – Michelle Suskauer
Suskauer Raises the Bar: A candid conversation with Michelle Suskauer, the 70th President of the Florida Bar
OpenNinth | July 2018
Michelle Suskauer, the 70th president of the Bar and the sixth woman to hold the office, sat down with Chief Judge Frederick J. Lauten days before her swearing in ceremony in June. Their conversation takes a deep dive into the issues facing both the Bar and the courts – from gender equality to mental health and wellness, low-bono access to legislative funding, bail reform to the Criminal Justice Summit. Listen in as they discuss her vision for the Bar, the legal profession, and the administration of justice.
Michelle Discusses “Being The Florida Bar President” on The Legal Talk Network
Legal Talk Network | June 26, 2017
In this episode of The Florida Bar Podcast from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention, special guest host and future president-elect of The Florida Bar Michelle Suskauer interviews current president and president-elect Bill Schifino and Michael Higer. In their discussion they share experiences, advice, and priorities for this coming year, including a focus on health and wellness.
Suskauer is on deck
The Florida Bar News | July 15, 2017
West Palm Beach’s Suskauer chosen President-elect Designate
FloridaBarNews.TV | April 11, 2017
How to Supercharge Your Legal Career—From a Successful Palm Beach Lawyer
Clio Blog | December 30, 2016
Michelle Suskauer knows a thing or two about building a successful legal career. She’s been practicing for 25 years in Palm Beach. She’s participated in hundreds of criminal defense trials, and is a nationally known legal analyst who has appeared on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, NBC, and CNBC.
New sentencing hearing for Tyler Hadley
WPTV NewsChannel 5 | April 28, 2016
NewsChannel 5 Legal Analyst Michelle Suskauer says the appellate court ruled the judge in Hadley’s original hearing did not consider the correct alternative to a life sentence, “Error number one that the court consider incorrectly that Tyler Hadley capital felony in his criminal history, he did not.”
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Michelle Suskauer Quoted in New York Post on Case Against Trump Campaign Manager Corey Lewandowski
The New York Post | April 1, 2016
Criminal defense attorney and legal analyst, Michelle Suskauer, was recently quoted in the New York Post about the case against republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski: Michelle Suskauer, a 25-year veteran Palm Beach defense lawyer, said, ‘There’s pushing, there’s shoving. There’s pandemonium. It’s not a bar fight. It’s not a domestic violence situation. If it was up to me, I wouldn’t prosecute.'”
Michelle Suskauer and Get to know the lawyer regulation process
The Florida Bar | March 1, 2016
If you’re like most of the 102,000 members of The Florida Bar, your ethics and professionalism are a credit to the legal community. You’re a bit fuzzy on the intricacies of the lawyer regulation system, but that’s just fine with you.
Michelle Suskauer There are reasons, though, why every lawyer should understand the Bar’s procedures for investigating and prosecuting disciplinary complaints. In a series of stories over the next few issues, the News will explain how this system works, from the initial complaint through the investigation, review, trial and, ultimately, a final discipline order by the Florida Supreme Court.
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Michelle Suskauer on 850 WFTL
WFTL 850 AM | December 12, 2015
Michelle Suskauer on the Rich Stevens show to discuss gun laws in America.
Former Officer Nouman Raja Will Testify in DUI Case
WPTV NewsChannel 5 | December 1, 2015
NewsChannel 5 Legal Analyst Michelle Suskauer says the decision to allow him to testify is strategic: “I think it is a smart move, even with the pending investigation… PR wise, it is a very smart move that he wants to cooperate. That he cares about the fact he was a police officer. That he made certain arrests. And that he is willing to come in even with a cloud hanging over his head and testify.”
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State Attorney Will Send Officer Involved Shooting to Grand Jury
WPTV NewsChannel 5 | September 21, 2015
West Palm Beach WPTV NewsChannel 5 Legal Analyst, Michelle Suskauer, discusses the Homeland Security Agent shooting of a West Palm Beach man named Michael Antonoff outside the El Dorado store in May.
Florida Lawyer Complaints and the Disciplinary Review Committee
In this podcast, Michelle Suskauer, chairperson of The Florida Bar Disciplinary Review Committee, discusses the trends in the way the Florida Supreme Court is treating disciplinary actions, the top issues causing lawyers to receive complaints, and the proper course of action within the grievance process.
State Attorney prosecuting dog abuse case
WPTV NewsChannel 5 | July 13, 2015
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Florida Bar Winter Meeting: Michelle Suskauer on the Disciplinary Review Committee
In this podcast, Michelle Suskauer talks about her role as a legal analyst, the importance of the Disciplinary Review Committee for the legal profession, and why Florida attorneys should get involved with The Florida Bar to make a difference in the profession.
Fort Pierce 5th-grader suspended after recording teacher’s taunting remarks
7Online WSVN-TV | March 29, 2015
Mental evaluation ordered for West Palm man who tried to drown baby
The Palm Beach Post | February 27, 2015
Michelle Suskauer, Patrice’s attorney, said in a phone interview that she is “very happy” the judge granted the conditions for her client. Until the mental evaluation is complete, she said she still has a lot of information to work through. “For a man who has had no contact with the criminal justice system … is a business owner and family man, you have to look at what this was a result of,” Suskauer said.
Florida Bar Winter Meeting: Michelle Suskauer on the Disciplinary Review Committee
In this podcast, Michelle Suskauer discusses her role as a professional legal analyst, the importance of the Disciplinary Review Committee for the legal profession, and why Florida lawyers should get involved with the Bar to make a difference in the industry. Suskauer has been on the Florida Bar Board of Governors for five years, is Board Liaison to the Criminal Law Section of the Bar, and is a local and national legal analyst.
Legally Speaking with Michelle Suskauer
1230 WBTZ | December 12, 2014
Featuring criminal defense legal analyst, Michelle Suskauer.
Michelle Suskauer reaches merciful plea deal on dad who left gun out before toddler shot herself
The Palm Beach Post | November 18, 2014
Former Lake Worth dad gets 10 years probation for accidental gunshot death of daughter, 3
SunSentinel | November 18, 2014
Featuring legal analyst, Michelle Suskauer.
John Goodman retrial: Sequestered jury spent time at the movies, the mall and church [VIDEO]
WPTV NewsChannel 5 | November 18, 2014
Featuring NewsChannel 5 Legal Analyst, Michelle Suskauer.
Father pleads guilty in 3-year old’s accidental shooting death [VIDEO]
WPEC CBS12 | November 18, 2014
Attorneys for John Goodman requests new trial [VIDEO]
WPTV NewsChannel 5 | November 5, 2014
Featuring NewsChannel 5 Legal Analyst, Michelle Suskauer.
Jury tampering, extortion charges investigated in John Goodman retrial [VIDEO]
WPTV NewsChannel 5 | October 27, 2014
Featuring NewsChannel 5 Legal Analyst, Michelle Suskauer.