About Kepler
Kepler Funk is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and in the State of Florida. He is Florida Bar Board Certified in Criminal Trial, a credential that recognizes a lawyer's trial experience and knowledge under Florida's certification standards. Those admissions and that certification shape the kinds of matters he handles and the courts in which he appears.
Funk built his career in the courtroom. He has worked on cases at both the trial and appellate levels. That practical courtroom background informs his approach to case preparation, evidence, witness preparation and courtroom presentation. He has represented clients in state prosecutions and federal proceedings, moving cases through arraignment, motion practice, trial and sentencing when needed.
Colleagues describe him as a lawyer who prepares cases for trial. He handles jury and bench trials, oversees complex pretrial work and argues contested motions. The Florida Board certification signals to judges and peers that he has tested his skills against standards set by the state bar, and that peers and the bar have recognized those skills through the certification process.
Admission to the Eleventh Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court expands the range of matters he can pursue. Funk works on appeals and post-conviction matters when cases require work beyond the trial court. That appellate capability complements trial practice and gives clients a single lawyer who understands both the pressures of trial and the mechanics of appellate filings.
At Funk, szachacz & Diamond, LLC he is part of a team that handles criminal defense across Florida and in federal court. The firm takes on serious felony matters and federal prosecutions, and Funk regularly handles the litigation tasks those cases demand. He collaborates with co-counsel, investigators and experts when cases require technical or scientific input.
In courtrooms and in written filings, Funk emphasizes preparation, clarity and direct argument. He manages discovery disputes, prepares witnesses for testimony and addresses sentencing issues when they arise. His practice combines trial litigation and appellate work, and he continues to represent clients in criminal matters at Funk, szachacz & Diamond, LLC where his practice focuses on criminal defense and trial and appellate representation.
