Michael Kuzilny

Michael, the author of A Life in Crime published by New Holland Publishers – Australia, is a prominent defence lawyer who has been working in the State’s criminal justice system since 1986.

He spent ten years as a police officer and then ten years as a criminal defence lawyer in Melbourne.

Michael has a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and has completed extensive studies in Court Defence Advocacy & Prosecutions, Traffic and traffic alcohol law, and white collar crime. He has studied both at Monash University in Victoria, and Bond University on the Gold Coast. He is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and its Criminal Law Section.

Pictured right with former waterfront hard man Billy 'The Texan' Longley, Michael has been a trusted media commentator on legal affairs for more than 10 years and frequently appears on radio, television and in newspapers in the hope of better informing and educating people about their legal rights and simplifying the complexities of our legal system.

He is a columnist for the Leader Community Newspaper Group and has published a motivational book ‘The 10 Laws of Success’ to assist his clients get back on track, and to live happier and more successful lives.

Michael also hosts the excellent A Life in Crime TV show on Channel 31 at 9.30 on Wednesday evenings with social commentator Aleta Howe. The pair interview former crims who discuss their lives and the many regrets they have about the crimes they have committed and the years they have spent in jail. He is also a regular on several current affairs and news programs on the three commercial networks.

Michael's website has video clips of his TV appearances on the MK Law Media page.
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