Michael Kiel Kaiser

After working as a public defender in courts throughout Pulaski County from 2015 to 2016, Mike understands the potentially life-altering consequences that a single traffic ticket or seemingly minor charge can have on a person's life, let alone a felony. He works hard to ensure that collateral consequences of any arrest or conviction are minimal, thinking about how today's actions may affect clients years down the line. He approaches each case with the same passion and gusto, whether the client faces a fine, a loss of some privilege, or life behind bars. Mike's passion extends beyond his work at Lassiter & Cassinelli. He has spoken to residents at Our House about how to get the most out of their appointed counsel, volunteered at several local Homeless Court events, and takes on multiple pro bono and reduced-fee cases annually.

Mike has represented thousands of Arkansans accused of crimes, focusing primarily on the areas drug crime; DWI; juvenile delinquency; and criminal appeals. Mike is a proud graduate of THE Little Rock Central High School, an avid cyclist, and an active volunteer with the local Jewish Food Festival.

Don't sit around waiting for justice to simply happen to you. You have to go out and TAKE it. Call the Jewish Bulldog today for a free consultation.

University of Arkansas School of Law

J.D. (2014)

2011 - 2014

Honors: Cum Laude

University of Pennsylvania

B.A. (2011) | Communication

2007 - 2011

Honors: Minors in Sociology & Anthropology

Attorney

Lassiter & Cassinelli

2019 - Current

Associate Attorney

James Law Firm

2016 - 2019

Deputy Public Defender

Pulaski County Public Defender's Office

2015 - 2016

Taff v. State: The Logical Albeit Delayed Conclusion to the Legislature’s 2013 Amendments to Arkansas’s Carrying-a-Weapon Statute.

Arkansas Law Notes

March, 2020

Wrongful Convictions: If Mandatory Recording is the Antidote, Are the Side Effects Really Worth It?

Arkansas Law Review

June 13, 2014

Blueford v. Arkansas: Why the Supreme Court’s Construction of the Arkansas Transitional Instruction is Not Binding on Arkansas Courts

Arkansas Law Review

March 20, 2014

CLE: Probation, SIS, and Revocation, Last Chance CLE 2023, UALR Bowen School of Law

June 21, 2023

Pulaski County Bar Association

CLE: Stand Your Ground in Light of SB24, Pulaski County PD's Office monthly CLE, Little Rock, AR

March 25, 2021

Pulaski County Public Defender's Office

Taught continuing legal education (course) to local public defenders regarding Arkansas's stand-your-ground law, 2021 SB24

CLE: Getting a Good Sentence in a Bad Drug Case, AACDL Monthly Luncheon, Little Rock, AR

May 27, 2021

Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (AACDL)

Taught continuing legal education (CLE) course to local criminal-defense attorneys on how to achieve positive results in difficult drug cases

CLE: Opening the Open Carry Floodgates: Concealed & Unconcealed Carry in Arkansas, ArkBar Annual Meeting, Hot Springs, AR

June 10, 2020

Arkansas Bar Association (ABA)

Taught continuing legal education (CLE) course to Arkansas attorneys about open-carry in light of two recent decisions from the Arkansas Court of Appeals

CLE: 2017-2018 Criminal Caselaw Update, HogWild CLE, Hot Springs, AR

April 13, 2018

HogWild CLE

Taught continuing legal education (CLE) course to local practitioners reviewing major Arkansas opinions in criminal law from 2017-2018

2022 Mid-South Rising Stars

Super Lawyers

2022

2021 Mid-South Rising Stars

Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Stars is a designation of top-rated practicing attorneys selected through extensive evaluation. He was awarded this distinction for 2021.

Clients' Choice Award

Avvo

2017

Received five or more 4+ star reviews in a calendar year.

Pulaski County Bar Association

2016 - Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2016 - Current

Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2015 - Current

Arkansas

Arkansas Judiciary

ID Number: 2015001

Since 2015

8th Circuit

Since 2017

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2018

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Q. In the state of arkansas is it illegal for the law to bust in your home before 6am.??

October 29, 2019

A: Generally, law enforcement must execute a search warrant between the hours of 6am and 8pm. That is pursuant to Rule 13.2(c) of the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure.

However, there are exceptions if the issuing judge finds: 1) the place to be searched is difficult of speedy access; or 2) the objects to be seized are in danger of imminent removal; or 3) the warrant can only be safely or successfully executed at nighttime. However, the judge would have to make such a finding in the warrant (or affidavit for the warrant) itself.

Definitely something you need to visit with an attorney about as an illegal nighttime search without permission from a judge may be a good argument in favor of suppression. Speak with your public defender or private counsel ASAP. ... Read More