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Biography
Brett Schwartz, Esq. has been representing clients in Miami-County and Broward County for more than a decade. If you have been accused of any type of criminal offense, contact Brett Schwartz, Esq. at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. today. We will do everything possible to Protect Your Rights and Defend Your Freedom.
Your Dedicated Defender in Miami's Criminal Courts - Experience, Commitment, Results.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
90%
DUI and DWI
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017 2016 2015
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 27 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 12 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
140 South Beach Street, Suite 401, Daytona Beach, FL, 32114
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Brett Michael Schwartz's Reviews
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Posted by Candace | December 5, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Really knows his stuff!!
Mr. Schwartz really took the time to set me at ease with his strategies. His team was definitely on top of things! I'm so relieved that everything is good now.
Posted by anonymous | January 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Civil DV
Brett called me back within an hour or 2 after an inquiry I made at night looking for an attorney. I had a civil domestic case coupled with demanding time constraints on top of being in between jobs and cities. Brett handled this extremely efficiently and proficiently. I highly recommend him to anyon...
Posted by John | March 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Domestic case
Brett communicated with me on every necesssary facet of my case. He did a tremendous job and case was dismissed without going to trial. I am so relieved
Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best lawyer to resolve issues with strategic planning
He has understood the problem in depth and proposed a possible strategy and discussed the strategy for any questions and made necessary amendments. 100% transparency and attentive to the client. Definite choice to hire if we need peace of mind.
Posted by Bryan | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
GREAT PICK !!!!!
Couldn’t be more happy with Brett’s services, wonderful personally but even a Better lawyer ! Whatever is discussed will be the outcome case.
Brett Michael Schwartz's Lawyer Endorsements
"Professional through and through. Very knowledgeable and experienced attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Brett on a number of sensitive cases involving an overlap of criminal and immigration issues. Through Brett's hard work and strong representation of our mutual clients, he is able to expertly handle the criminal case to avoid deportation in many of our cases. I would highly recommend Brett."
"Brett is a bright and thorough lawyer who really cares about his clients interests. He also has legal pedigree as his father was a respected judge in Miami for many years."
"I endorse Brett. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have found Brett to be a competent attorney who diligently represents his clients. I would recommend this attorney"
"I endorse this lawyer. Brett is an excellent criminal defense attorney and I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a top criminal defense attorney in South Florida."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a skilled trial attorney with great experience in criminal and DV cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Exceptional trial skills."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable about the law, is a former prosecutor and has exceptional trial skills."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I find that Brett does a wonderful job representing clients I have sent to him over the years in Criminal Defense matters and I am always happy to refer a client to him because I know he will do a great job. It is my pleasure to endorse this attorney for his professionalism and ethics in his practice."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Partner, Hager & Schwartz, PA
2001 - 2003
Associate, Conroy, Simberg, Ganon, Krevans, Abel, Lurvey, Morrow & Schefer, PA
1998 - 2001
Assistant State Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney
Associations
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
American Bar Association
Member
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
The Dade County Bar Association
Member
Shaken Baby Alliance
Board of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Robbery by Sudden Snatching/Resisting without Violence
CASE DROPPED
Education
N/A
South Texas College of Law
Law
N/A
University of Miami
Bachelors
Publications
N/A
Hager & Schwartz, P.A. Criminal Blog
Stand Your Ground, Good or Evil?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What does AMENDED DISCOVERY mean?
27 Jun 2011
Q&A
How long after you get a pta does the court legally have before they can set an arraignment date
22 Jun 2011