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Michael Hursey is a highly experienced criminal defense and appellate attorney with more than 45 years of practice in state and federal courts. As Of Counsel at AMC Defense Law, he brings decades of expertise handling serious and complex criminal matters with clarity, discretion, and a deep command of the law. His work spans trials, appeals, and post-conviction proceedings, with experience reaching the highest courts in the United States.
Michael began his legal career on the prosecutorial side, serving for several years as a Federal Prosecutor in Miami. This early experience gave him a first-hand understanding of how criminal cases are investigated, charged, and tried by the government—insight that continues to shape his strategic approach in defending clients. As Of Counsel at AMC Defense Law, he leverages this unique perspective to provide candid, practical guidance about whether a case is best resolved through trial, negotiation, or appeal.
As Of Counsel at AMC Defense Law, Michael brings extensive experience representing clients in state and federal courts across the United States, including appearances before numerous appellate courts. His appellate experience includes matters before multiple U.S. Courts of Appeals as well as the U.S. Supreme Court, in addition to extensive work before Florida's District Courts of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court. This breadth of experience allows him to handle cases not only at trial, but through every stage of review when outcomes are challenged.
Michael's practice has included a wide range of serious criminal matters, including drug charges and drug conspiracy cases, fraud and economic crimes, violent offenses, weapons charges, DUI and traffic-related violations, and post-conviction relief. As Of Counsel, he is frequently called upon for difficult cases where the stakes are high and the legal issues are complex.
In addition to his domestic practice, Michael has significant international experience. He began his work in international matters representing the U.S. State Department and the Department of Justice in extradition cases, coordinating with foreign governments. He has also been retained by private clients in multiple countries, including Mexico, Canada, Spain, Colombia, the Bahamas, Belize, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Germany, using professional translators to ensure clarity and effectiveness across legal systems.
Michael Hursey is admitted to practice in multiple jurisdictions and has extensive experience in both state and federal courts, including the highest courts in the United States.
Note: Michael Hursey has appeared before numerous federal and state courts throughout his career, with admissions spanning from 1977 to the present day.
As Of Counsel at AMC Defense Law, Michael Hursey brings decades of experience representing a diverse and often highly credentialed client base, including judges, lawyers, federal agents, police officers, doctors, pharmacists, airline pilots, and other professionals, as well as individuals facing some of the most challenging moments of their lives. His peers have cited and written about his cases, reflecting the broader impact of his work within the legal community.
Michael is known for his low-key, straightforward manner and for placing strong emphasis on client understanding. A consistent theme of his practice is ensuring that clients fully grasp their legal options and the potential consequences of each path forward. His philosophy is simple: clients always have options, and informed decisions lead to better outcomes.
45+ Years Experience
As Of Counsel at AMC Defense Law, Michael Hursey brings decades of experience, nationwide reach, and a career shaped by work on both sides of the justice system. He continues to focus on turning serious legal circumstances into the best possible outcomes for those he represents.