Brett Michael Schwartz

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Brett Michael Schwartz

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

555 Northeast 15th Street, Penthouse A, Miami, FL

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About Brett

Biography

Your Dedicated Defender in Miami's Criminal Courts - Experience, Commitment, Results.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

We zealously represent those who are charged with any misdemeanor or felony offense in State or Federal Court.

90%
DUI and DWI 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2016 2015
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 13 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2012

Inactive - Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Hager & Schwartz, P.A.

555 Northeast 15th Street, Penthouse A, Miami, FL, 33132

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12 S.E. 7th St., Suite 611, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

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140 South Beach Street, Suite 401, Daytona Beach, FL, 32114

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Brett Michael Schwartz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 39 reviews

Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Makes lemonade of out stress-inducing lemons

Brett Schwartz is a super star! He is incredibly knowledgable and gives sound advice during what is most likely a stressful time in your life. He is a business person who understands the law and the politics of the system in order to guide you in the safest and most effective manner. You can expect h...im to be responsive, quick-thinking, a problem solver and someone who truly has YOUR best interests at heart. He is also a genuinely caring person who is sensitive to your case and the stress it may cause. He goes above any beyond to ensure you are well taken care of. His assistant, Thuy, is also incredibly responsive and goes above and beyond. I hope I don't require a lawyer again...but I would go back to Brett without blinking.

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best through hard times

Thanks to Mr. Schwartz. I was very pleased with the service and staff. The firm, the entire staff were very supportive and got me through the most difficult time of my life. Even with the hurricane Irma, Mr. Schwartz made things turn out great. He was able to get all my cases dismissed and bench warr...ants vacated. I can not thank you enough. Especially your assistant Thuy. She was very supportive and helpful throughout the entire situation. Highly recommended team....

Posted by Dan | September 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent lawyer

I was very satisfied with the services received from Mr. Schwartz. He truly cares about his client and is brilliant in the courtroom. I had a great result because of his expertise and how well he is connected to other lawyers in the system. Thank you!

Posted by Maribel Kaminski | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Ten-Year old case RESOLVED

I have no words to express my gratitude for Mr. Schwartz's help in successfully handling a case that dated back almost ten years. His professionalism, consistency and attention to detail are exceptional and his knowledge in his area of expertise is second to none! Thank You!!!!

Posted by Marie | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding

There are no words to properly express our heartfelt gratitude to Brett and the entire firm for the level of expertise and professionalism we were given as I helped a family member get through a critical time. We had already spent six weeks getting the runaround from another firm when I finally gave... up and called Hager and Schwartz. Within hours we had a plan of action, and any time we had questions Brett immediately returned calls, emails and texts...which is almost unheard of in this industry! I would gladly use him again!

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Brett Michael Schwartz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gordon Nicol

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Professional through and through. Very knowledgeable and experienced attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Callahan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Isabel Castillo

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Jonathan Blecher

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Brett. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Andrea Gundersen

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have found Brett to be a competent attorney who diligently represents his clients. I would recommend this attorney"

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Robert Collier

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Eric Ansel

Unknown lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Steinberg

Unknown lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a skilled trial attorney with great experience in criminal and DV cases."

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Elias Dsouza

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Exceptional trial skills."

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John Hager

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable about the law, is a former prosecutor and has exceptional trial skills."

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Diana Castrillon

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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John Hager

Criminal defense lawyer

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Suzanne Williams

Family lawyer

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Diana Castrillon

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Collier

Personal injury lawyer

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Richard Steinberg

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, 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

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Education

N/A

South Texas College of Law

Law

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University of Miami

Bachelors

Publications

N/A

Hager & Schwartz, P.A. Criminal Blog Stand Your Ground, Good or Evil?

Languages

English

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