Michael Adam Haber

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Michael Adam Haber

also known as #HaberPA, Michael A. Haber, P.A.

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at North Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Domestic Violence

12555 Biscayne Boulevard, # 893, North Miami, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michael

Biography

Creative, Tenacious and Zealous Criminal, DUI, BUI and Domestic Violence Defense, Crime Victim Rights and Seal & Expunge Advocacy since 1991. Free Consultations. At #HaberPA "it's all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Michael A. Haber, Esq. has litigated criminal defense cases ranging from misdemeanors to murder since being licensed in both state court (1991) and in federal court (1993).

34 years

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

Michael A. Haber, Esq. has represented over 1,000 criminal traffic cases, including misdemeanor and felony DUI charges, including DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide cases.

34 years

40%
Domestic Violence 10%

Michael A. Haber, Esq. has represented both the criminally accused and has also regularly served as a victim's rights' advocate in domestic violence cases since 1991.

34 years

10%
Expungement 10%

Michael A. Haber, Esq. regularly assists folks in sealing and expungment cases, oftentimes for out-of-State clients who never need to appear in court. This process can be done remotely.

34 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating
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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 34 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1991

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

#HaberPA

12555 Biscayne Boulevard, # 893, North Miami, FL, 33181

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Online Presence

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Michael Adam Haber's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

271 Client Reviews

5 star (268) 4 star (3)
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Posted by Ryan | November 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Miami Beach Legal

I had a complicated set of traffic citations that ultimately led to a suspension of my driver’s license, and I’m extremely grateful for the outstanding work my attorney provided throughout the entire process. From the very beginning, they demonstrated a deep understanding of the law and took the time... to explain my options clearly and honestly. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone dealing with legal issues especially complicated matters . His professionalism, experience, and commitment was clear from the beginning.

Michael Haber

Replied last November 26, 2025

Dear Ryan, Thank you for your kind words in the form of #HaberPA's 271st 5-Star Client Review on AVVO. As of 2024 Ryan was the 87th most popular name for boys (& the 702nd for girls) in the USA but more importantly as no one can identify you & as yours is an excellent learning opportunity for anyone who reads this response I'm quite comfortable in sharing more about your situation with the folks. You got pulled over on 09/17 & were issued a citation for driving a vehicle with an expired registration. (Aside alert: You weren't stopped for a moving violation; rather your Traffic Stop occurred because your license plate was surreptitiously scanned by an Automated License Plate Reader - i.e. a high-speed camera system that automatically captures & transmits license plate data - which was mounted on a Police Squad Car & which alerted Officer Friendly that your vehicle registration was expired. Note that ALPRs can also be stationary but in either event they "red flag" vehicles for any of many reasons - e.g. an expired tag, a suspended Driver License, a Warrant for the registered owner, a Stolen Vehicle Report, an Amber Alert, etcetera - they provide Law Enforcement with Probable Cause to stop the flagged vehicle & anything that happens thereafter is usually fair game - e.g. a DUI arrest.) You read the citation, did a little internet research, took matters into your own hands & attempted to provide timely Proof of Compliance to the Clerk of Court counting on an automatic dismissal. Unfortunately you were woefully unsuccessful, both in terms of complying & in providing proof the thereof. That said you didn't become aware of your “double-fail” until 10/04 when you were once again red flagged by another ALPR, stopped & received yet another citation for driving a vehicle with an expired registration. As a bonus this time your "Stop Cop" was "Officer Unfriendly" & he slapped you with two more Traffic Tickets, one for having no Proof of Insurance & the other for failure to change your address on your driver license. (Aside alert: As to Proof of Insurance you claimed to have digital proof on your phone but that the Cop refused to look, insisting on a physical insurance card & as to the failure to change your address the only reason that you got that ticket was because when the Officer asked you if the address on your DL was correct you said "no".) 10/17 was the 30th day after your first citation was issued & as you hadn't either paid the citation, elected Driver Improvement School or pled "Not Guilty" & requested a Trial you received a notice of suspension of your Driver License for the first ticket at which time you contacted me to figure out what happened & to get you righteous with the Court & DMV. I researched your Driver History, pieced together what had happened, entered appearances as your lawyer in both cases, filed a "Motion for Relief" seeking to have the "D-6 Suspension" that was issued on 10/17 rescinded, set-aside & otherwise vacated, provided instructions making it easy for you to reregister your vehicle & to change the address on your FL-DL & once you provided me with documentation I prepared & properly electronically filed effective compliance notifications & as of today (11/26) all of your citations have been dismissed. The lessons here are: 1) Defending traffic tickets isn't rocket science but it's still legal work, everything lawyers do involve rules, procedures, policies, protocols & deadlines & so even for "minor" matters instead of playing lawyer hire one (i.e. your choice to "pro se" represent wound up costing you far more than it would've had you lawyered-up in September, plus you may not have been cited in October); & 2) the less that you say to The PoPo is usually for the better (i.e. you didn't need to "confess" to another infraction & a lawyer could've helped you to resolve the issue). Anyhow it's all good now, I'm glad you're once again righteous & appreciate your Client Review! Gratefully, MAH/Esq / #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Reliable, Supportive, and Always There When You Need Him

I was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery after a false accusation during an argument with my child’s mother. I had never been involved in the criminal system before, and I was overwhelmed and unsure of what to expect. After bonding out of jail, mutual friends referred me to this attorney, and ...it was the best decision I could’ve made. From the beginning, he took the time to thoroughly review my police report and to understand not only what happened that day, but also the history of my relationship, my role as a father, and the motivations behind the accusation. He explained the entire court process clearly, charged me a very fair fee, gathered and reviewed all the evidence, and guided me step-by-step through every option so I could make the safest and smartest decision for my situation. Throughout the case, my ex—who lives abroad—created a lot of stress by sending conflicting messages to the prosecutor and to my family. Despite the rollercoaster, my attorney kept me informed in real time, answered every call, text, and email without delay, and made sure I did not have to appear in court until the very end. In the end, I had to make a tough but safe choice, and I felt fully supported the entire way. His professionalism, honesty, and constant communication made an extremely difficult process much more manageable. I highly recommend him to anyone facing a similar situation.

Michael Haber

Replied last November 24, 2025

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your thoughtful words in the form of #HaberPA's 270th AVVO Client Review. As you didn't identify yourself I can safely expand on your situation & in so doing hopefully help the folks who read this to better understand both your situation & how I approached it. In fact I'll start with my approach as, while it's unique in every case & custom tailored for each client in practice my protocol is ironically identical for all situations. I approach each case by first reviewing the Police version of events, scouring the Probable Cause Affidavit for any patent factual, legal, procedural or substantive screw-up, loophole or technicality upon which I can capitalize. Once I have an understanding of the client's worst case scenario I go through it with the client, listening to her/his account, asking questions & getting a more complete picture of the facts & circumstances of the case. Once I have that more complete picture I then turn to client specific matters that the State is unlikely to know (not from the client's perspective anyhow) & which can be game changers for the case. Key among them, especially in Domestic Violence cases like this, is my client's history with the complaining witness (aside alert: just as the Prosecutor is certain to refer to my client as "the Defendant" I intentionally use the term "complaining witness" instead of, as the Assistant State Attorney will say, the "victim", & I do so with the intent to dehumanize what is usually the State's most important witness while I concurrently humanize my own client, e.g. "Billy" or "Susie", upon who's shoulder I consistently place my hand), & in this case the history was brutal. Neither you nor your ex wife are U.S. citizens but your child was born here & so he has dual citizenship. When he was 3 years old your wife took him to her home country, refused to return to the States & for 3 years (your son was 6 at the time of the alleged incident) she kept him from you, allowing telephonic visitation as it suited her & allowing you to visit your son in her home country (which is also yours) albeit under the supervision of her & her family. For whatever reasons she came Stateside with your son, agreed to meet you &, unsurprisingly, an argument ensued (aside alert: her rendition to the Police did not comport with yours) leading to her calling the Cops & claiming that you had shoved & slapped her (aside alert: Law Enforcement noted that there were no visible injuries). We scoured the Body Worn Camera footage, went though every Police Report with a fine tooth comb but in the end there was no magic motion work to be performed in your case. With no physical evidence to support her claim yours was an actual "he said she said" case, albeit one in which the State refused to question the integrity of it's complaining witness, adopted the position that if she was lying then it was up to a Jury to decide & thus left you with a binary choice of going to Trial and risking a Jail sentence or accepting a plea & guaranteeing no Jail time (although suffering "collateral consequences", which suck, just not as badly as a cage). Even though this was your first foray into the system & you were otherwise eligible, because your child's mother refused to approve it Diversion wasn't offered, again leaving you with the same binary choice. I became a Trial Lawyer to take cases to Trial (aside alert: as I know that most folks in your situation won't risk losing at Trial I bifurcate my fees, charging a flat pretrial fee & then a per diem / daily Trial fee only if my client allows me to pick a Jury) so on a personal level I never like throwing in the towel (& on a business level it literally costs me money not to go to Trial) but my job is to offer advise so that you, the client, can make the best, most informed decision in your interests. I'm glad that you're happy with your choice & thrilled that you shared your feelings about me with the folks. Gratefully, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Defeated the odds

So grateful and thankful for Michael Haber. He came highly recommended and the results proved why. I was not sure of my fate in this case and felt I had no way out. He came in and immediately got to work. He was transparent every step of the way and he broke things down and explained everything in... a way that made sense to me and my family. He left no stone unturned which resulted in the best case scenario for me. A plea that was considered miraculous. My family and I are so thankful and we would recommend Mr. Haber 10 out of 10 times. Thank you Mr. Haber I am a free man

Michael Haber

Replied last August 22, 2025

Dear Anonymous, I know who you are (your case just closed & you told me you submitted #HaberPA's 269th 5-Star Client Review) but no one else can ID you so I'm comfortable sharing something of your unique, interesting case with the folks. You were arrested in 06/24 in another Florida County on an Arrest Warrant for Attempted Felony Murder & Aggravated Assault with a Firearm from The 305. Despite the charges the warrant contained a $65k bond which you posted. No Court date was set & in 11/24 another Florida County took you into custody on the same Miami-Dade County charges but under a different, later case number. You were extradited to Miami, attended your First Appearance & were ROR’d (Released on Recognizance). At Arraignment the State up-charged you from Attempted Murder to Burglary with Battery (a Felony punishable by life in prison in Florida - aside alert: unlike many other States in The State of Florida "life" means "life in prison"). You were represented by the Public Defender's Office, started looking for private counsel & were ultimately referred to me via a well-respected, semi-retired Criminal Defense Lawyer. My first task was to review the Affidavit in Support of the Arrest Warrant which claimed that you appeared at the alleged victims' (there were 2 of them) residence (an apartment complex) & when (V1) “walked out of the apartment to throw away the trash" V2 claimed that you “kicked and stomped [V1] on the head in a violent manner as to incapacitate him... while [V1] was on the ground getting beat, his firearm came out of his waistband and picked up by an unknown female” who allegedly gave the gun to you who reportedly pointed the gun at V2 & stated “we will be back, we will be back, on my on my mom, this is my gun." As to "the why" of this the complaining witnesses alleged that a few hours earlier in the day they both had physical alterations with your mother & your sister, both of whom were arrested for violent felonies a few hours earlier. While they didn't know you (or your relatives) they picked you out of a photo-lineup ID'ing you as their assailant. Despite the fact that the ID was made 8 days after the fact the Cops didn't secure the warrant until 1,014 days after the incident & the Information wasn’t filed until 1,261 days after the incident, 1,253 days after the positive ID, 165 days after the Warrant had issued & 160 days after the warrant was served. The State was within the Statute of Limitations but something was off. As I went through the discovery process (i.e. received & reviewed the State evidence - all of which I sent you copies in real time) it was apparent that we needed an Expert Witness to debunk the most critical Direct Evidence in the case (i.e. the Eyewitness Identification); unfortunately it became equally obvious that your mother & sister's concurrent arrests constituted damning Circumstantial Evidence which would be admissible & link you to the crime (i.e. providing "motive" and arguing against a "mistaken ID"). Armed with this knowledge, given your financial situation (effective experts are expensive) & your reasonable aversion to risking a Jury Trial with "life plus 5" at stake we had my PI run the alleged victims, establish their prior criminal history & availability & then, after discussing the possibilities, probabilities, expected costs & risks associated with defending the case you authorized me to engage in Plea Negotiations. I was ultimately able to negotiate a plea which included the State abandoning the most serious charge in exchange for a "No Contest" plea to two 3rd degree felonies, for which you received a "Withhold of Adjudication" (you weren't convicted), 5 years Probation & the ability to Early Terminate after 2½ years. After serving (suffering?) 33+ years in the trenches of Criminal Defense Litigation it's hard not to become jaded but cases & clients like you keep things in perspective & make it worthwhile. Ty again & wishing you the best! Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Case dismissed!!!

After 100 days, my charges were dismissed thanks to my lawyer Mike! He was always available to my calls, answered any of my questions. If you need a good lawyer he’s your guy!

Michael Haber

Replied last September 6, 2025

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your short but succinct 5-Star Client Review (#HaberPA's 268th on AVVO). As no one can possibly ID you & as your case was rather unique I'll comfortably share more about your situation with the folks. You worked at a "Smoke Shop" located somewhere in The 305 & on one otherwise normal day a battalion of Cops showed up, arrested you & 2 of your co-workers, confiscated the store's inventory & charged you with Trafficking in Marijuana (a 1st degree Felony punishable by up to 30 years in Prison), Possession with Intent to Sell Psilocybin (a 2nd degree Felony punishable by up to 15 years in Prison), PWID Hashish (also a 2nd degree Felony) & Manufacture with Intent to Deliver Paraphernalia (a a 3rd degree Felony punishable by up to 5 years in Prison). You were detained & transported to the Police Station where Detectives tried to get you to confess, cooperate & rat. As you had done nothing wrong (again, you work in a "Smoke Shop" that simply sells & doesn't manufacture either legal paraphernalia or legal product - i.e. non-controlled substances) you gave the cops nothing & in turn they gave you no access to a phone. Fortunately you had people on the outside (your employer & wife) who were able to reach out in real time & engage me to appear at your bond hearing & make argument for your release. Your wife armed me with a great deal of information which I was able parlay the following morning when I had your case called out of turn & offered cogent argument to the Judge as to why you neither presented any danger to the community nor were a flight risk. Over the State's objection the Judge sided with me, gave you a most reasonable bond &, having coordinated the night before & prearranged for your bond to be posted the moment the Court Ordered your release conditions your release occurred at the earliest time possible. The following day (& after you reacclimated to the free world) you & I spoke, I explained the situation, what you could expect moving forward & based upon our detailed discussion I predicted the 2 most likely outcomes (i.e. either you were right & the Crime Lab would send back a chemical analysis report verifying that the Cops had impounded no illegal substances or they'd allege positive results & we'd have a dog-fight ahead of us). Regardless from that point forward it was a waiting game, with multiple resets of your Arraignment & appearances (literally 7 resets over 3+ months & precisely 100 days), none of which you had to attend but each of which I attended & sent you an email explaining both what had occurred & what would happen next. While we didn't speak until after you were bonded out, after that we were in constant contact (be it by text, email or on the phone - in fact at one point you reached out to me asking about taking an international trip to visit family while on bond, we spent a great deal of time discussing the pros & cons & I assisted you in making an informed & wise decision. It took a ridiculous amount of time but your case was dismissed. With all of that said I want to take a moment to discuss "the why" of this: The Police who raided your shop were pathetically under-trained, ill-equipped & over zealous. I'm sure they did "Field Tests" which came back positive for "Magic Mushrooms" & THC but they should've know that A) those tests are purely presumptive (i.e. they're inadmissible as evidence) & B) in 2025 there are a boat load of legit products that mimic controlled substances & which stores like the one you work in legally sell. Yours is the 3rd such case that I've handled with the precise result (i.e. dismissal by a Prosecutor after a negative Lab Report), and the 2nd by the same Police Department. You're now eligible to expunge the matter but (noting that I don't handle & admittedly know little about the viability of Civil Rights cases) were I you then I'd sue the pants off of the PD. Congrats & thanks again for your kind words. Gratefully, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, Efficient, and Supportive – Highly Recommend

I was feeling really overwhelmed about my legal issue, but Mr. Haber made everything so much easier. He clearly explained each step, answered all my questions quickly, and kept the whole process smooth and stress-free. He did exactly what he promised and handled all the paperwork efficiently. I tr...uly appreciate his help and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a dependable attorney. Thanks to him, my case was solved smoothly, and he handled all the paperwork professionally. I’m really grateful for his help and would definitely recommend him to anyone.

Michael Haber

Replied last May 28, 2025

Dear Anonymous Client, Thank you for your kind 5-Star Client Review (#HaberPA's 267th on AVVO). As you 've not identified yourself nor provided any context to your case neither the folks who read nor even I can discern your identity; still, as your Client Review is short enough I'll respond sentence by sentence. "I was feeling really overwhelmed about my legal issue, but Mr. Haber made everything so much easier. He clearly explained each step, answered all my questions quickly, kept the whole process smooth and stress-free." Those with preconceived notions about the nature of my work tend to believe that I represent "criminals" and often question my morality, and to them I say: My job is to represent folks who've been accused of a criminal act, to look for any illegal, unlawful, unconstitutional acts by the government, if they preexist my involvement then to call the government out and hold them accountable and then to ensure that from the moment I'm retained until the conclusion of the case my client receives Due Process (i.e. that s/he s treated with fundamental fairness by the Prosecutor, Judge and Jury and also by myself. Aside alert: I also tend to offer a "soft lecture" about why Colonials risked life, limb, property and liberty so that they don't have to bow to a King; aside within an aside alert [and noting that I'll tie this one up in a moment]: Many a Police Offer wears a shirt embossed with the word "POLICE" in big, bold letters across the chest I too have one that says "LAWYER" in big block letters on the front but unlike The PoPo the back of mine says "My job is to defend your ass, not to kiss it".) Those clients lacking experience with Criminal Justice System (which, contrary to the thoughts of the former group, are most of my clients) never (ever) question my integrity, but they regularly feel "overwhelmed about [their] legal issue" and rightfully experience a great deal of stress. As I'm well-aware that "The Criminal Process" (i.e. being 'cuffed, stuffed into a Squad Car, perp-walked into a Jail's Sally Port, booked, caged, forced to attend an Initial Appearance or Post Bond, then go out of pocket to hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer and wait week, months perhaps years for their case to resolve all the while unsure of what will happen yet having to juggle familial, employment, academic, licensing, financial and other concerns) is "overwhelming" and "stressful" I consider it part of my job to make it as painless as is possible for the client. Sometimes I'm able to do this on my own and other times (depending upon the client's ability to cope) I refer a therapist, but in any event I make it a point to engage in open, honest, direct & frequent communication, fully vet the facts and circumstances unique to both the client and the case, make myself easily reachable by phone, email or on the internet, take a "Global Approach" to the Client and the case, come to understand the Client and her/his situation and then adopt the Client's interests as my own. "He did exactly what he promised and handled all the paperwork efficiently." Lawyers are not ethically able to guarantee results but we are ethically mandated to give our all to the client; as such I make the following written "promise" to all clients when I email my Retainer Agreement: "I want to reassure you that our goals in your case are three-fold: 1) To perform precisely as promised, 2) to always be available to you and 3) to earn (by way of #'s 1 and 2) your positive client review at the successful conclusion of your case." Finally, as to "my case was solved smoothly, and he handled all the paperwork professionally.", this dovetails with what I just typed. If I fail to "perform precisely as promised" and "to always be available to you" then I won't "earn (by way of #'s 1 and 2) your positive client review at the successful conclusion of your case." I'm very glad that it worked out for you and thank you again for your kind Client Review. Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

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Michael Adam Haber's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edward Martinez

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I first met Mike about 20 years ago when I was a Special Prosecutor in the Narcotics Unit at the Miami Dade State Attorney's Office. He was and still is a hard working and knowledgable attorney, who fought for his client then and still does today. He has always been honest, fair and ethical. He is always fighting to achieve the best possible results for his clients. When I left the Miami Dade State Attorney's Office to start my private practice, I maintained my relationship with him and he and I would consult each other on some of our individual cases. He is a wealth of information and our friendship has grown over the years. Currently we co-host a podcast on Mondays at 2p.m. on Miami's Community Newspapers on Facebook Live titled "At Your Service with Haber and Martinez.""

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Alexander Smith-Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Haber in my opinion is an attorney that is truly for the people. I have followed him for a few years now, and remain inestimably impressed with both the amount of knowledge he has in criminal law and also the amount of knowledge he gives to anyone in need of legal guidance. Attorney Haber has a way of breaking down complex legal concepts into very understandable pieces that can be easily digested by someone not so familiar with legal phrases and wording. To have the career he has and the number of years he has dedicated to this craft and still be willing to help out the community at large at a second's notice is what I feel makes him a continual asset and resource to both the legal community and the state of Florida."

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John Nohlgren

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mike Haber. He is a knowledgeable, zealous attorney with decades of experience helping his clients. His answers on this platform showcase his wealth and breadth of legal knowledge, as well as his direct and sound advice. Although we practice in different areas of the state, I have spoken to Mike at length about his practice. After having done so, I am confident that Mike is a lawyer you want on your side in the courtroom. When hiring a lawyer, be sure that lawyer has the experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to effectively defend your case. If you are worried about a crime, know that Mike is one of those lawyers."

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Julio Torrente

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Haber is a brilliant legal mind and respected by his peers. I have had the pleasure of co-answering many legal questions on the Avvo platform and Mr. Haber always has an insightful answer to share. I would not hesitate to count on Mr. Haber!"

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Rory Safir

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have consistently seen Michael providing detailed and thoughtful responses to the many questions that pop-up in the Q&A section on Avvo. I have no doubt that he provides his clients with the same great legal advice."

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Bryan Owens

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply put, Attorney Haber knows criminal defense. He is familiar with criminal statutes, the case law and criminal procedure. But what sets Attorney Haber apart is his mastery of strategy. Make no mistake, you are in excellent hands with Attorney Haber defending you. I fully recommend him."

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Jason Downs

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It has been my pleasure to work with Mr. Haber in the Avvo forums answering legal questions. Mr. Haber always has a grasp for the client's needs and his vast knowledge and experience lend to his ability to offer sound legal advice. After reviewing his astute legal guides, I was even further impressed. It is my pleasure to endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Gray

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A shark. I'd recommend Mr Haber to my family if they needed criminal defense, without a doubt. Highly experienced and well recommended."

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Jeffrey Snyder

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Robert Spencer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Black

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Haber is a skilled and experienced lawyer whose legal expertise is displayed through every answer he has written on Avvo and through the awards he has earned for his legal work. The reviews he has received reveal his dedication to applying his talents to the betterment of the lives of his clients. He is an asset to our profession, and it is my pleasure to endorse him. If either myself or any family member were arrested, the first call I would make would be to Michael."

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Michael Stover

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Other

"Attorney Haber and I met when I noticed that there was one attorney on Avvo that always answered the criminal law questions that come out first. I have reviewed hundreds of analyses by attorney Haber from injunctions to bond issues, and everything in-between. There is no attorney with a better conceptual understanding of the law and promptness in its truest form."

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Michelle Merson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Haber is an excellent choice as an attorney. I would hire him in a minute!!"

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Ashley Puro

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Haber possesses the knowledge, expertise and dedication to help his client's navigate through the criminal justice system."

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Matthew Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Haber is an incredibly skilled criminal defense attorney. I am constantly amazed at the depth and breadth of his criminal defense knowledge. One needs to look no further than his Avvo guides and YouTube info videos to see that Mr. Haber is able to boil complex legal issues into terms that non-attorneys can understand. This rare and important skill allows Mr. Haber to more effectively communicate with juries to deliver favorable results for his clients. If I, or someone I cared about, was ever in trouble in the Dade County area, I would not hesitate to seek out Mr. Haber for representation."

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Catherine Drees

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable about all areas of criminal defense. When other attorneys do not know how to resolve an issue, Mr. Haber always does . His clients love his aggressive demeanor that surely puts the Assistant State Attorneys he works with at a disadvantage. This area of law is constantly changing and you can bet Mr. Haber keeps up with all of the changes. I can't think of another lawyer I would recommend for criminal defense in Florida."

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Peter Schiaroli

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jaime Halscott

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Haber has shown consistent mastery of criminal defense topics and is an asset to the community."

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Matthew Kindel

Criminal defense lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Haber is always willing to provide advice to both lawyer and clients alike. His answers are straightforward and pragmatic. Since I don't practice in the Miami area, Michael is an attorney that I would refer clients to without hesitation. I strongly endorse him."

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Joseph Nohavicka

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Extremely knowledgeable and generous with his free advice to the community. I look forward to reading his responses to community questions. Never disappointed."

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Edward Martinez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alexander Smith-Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bryan Owens

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Downs

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Gray

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Stephen Black

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Michael Stover

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michelle Merson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ashley Puro

Family lawyer

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Catherine Drees

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Kindel

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Maria O'Donnell

Insurance lawyer

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Ethan Timmins

Estate planning lawyer

Zachary Lennon Riback headshot
Zachary Riback

Criminal defense lawyer

Sally A Roberts headshot
Sally Roberts

Personal injury lawyer

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Tara Scott

Criminal defense lawyer

Richard E Oberdorfer headshot
Richard Oberdorfer

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Roy Warren

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated, AVVO

2020

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2019

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated, AVVO

2019

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2018

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated, AVVO

2018

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2017

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated, Avvo

2017

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2016

Superb 10.0 5 Star Rated, Avvo

2016

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2015

Superb 10.0 5 Star Rating, AVVO.com

2015

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2014

Superb 10.0 5 Star Rating, AVVO.com

2014

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2013

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2012

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2011

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2010

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2009

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2008

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2007

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

Work Experience

2017 - 2018

Pres., #HaberPA

1991 - 2018

Pres., Law Offices of Michael A. Haber, P.A.

Associations

2017 - Present

AVVO

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Statewide)

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Miami chapter)

Life member

Education

N/A

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

law

Speaking Engagements

2024

2024

2023

At Your Service with Haber and Martinez AYS # 80: Shooting the Sh*t about Shooting and Sh*t

2023

At Your Service with Haber and Martinez AYS # 78: How a Routine Traffic Stop can go Fatally Bad...

2023

2022

At Your Service with Haber and Martinez AYS # 54: "Rule 3 / 3.850 & Stand Your Ground / SYG Hearings"

2022

2022

2022

At Your Service with Haber and Martinez AYS # 34 - "#Jails & #Prisons: Boons, Banes & Bypasses"

2022

At Your Service with Haber and Martinez AYS # 33 - "Okay, it's a Hearing but who's this Arthur guy?"

2022

2021

2021

2021

At Your Service with Haber and Martinez AYS # 23 - "Crim. Pro. 101, for reals"

2021

At Your Service with Haber and Martinez AYS # 17 - War Stories / Tales of Criminal Defense Counsel

2021

At Your Service with Haber and Martinez AYS # 12, 4th Amendment Part 2 - Arrests / Seizures

2021

At Your Service with Haber and Martinez AYS # 11, Forensic Psychology with Dr. Michael P. Brannon

2021

2021

At Your Service with Haber and Martinez AYS # 8, #HaberPA's Top 10 VideoFAQ Questions Addressed

2021

At Your Service with Haber and Martinez AYS # 7, Stand your Ground from a Real World Survivor

2021

At Your Service with Haber and Martinez AYS # 4, Criminal Defense & Investigations w/ Carlos Fuentes

2021

At Your Service with Haber & Martinez AYS # 02 - Pot, Probation and Pro Tips

2021

At Your Service with Haber & Martinez AYS # 03 - Lawyers, Guns & Money w/ Arnold the FFL

2021

At Your Service with Haber & Martinez AYS # 15 - Court, CoVid & Continuances

2021

At Your Service with Haber & Martinez AYS # 13, Bail, Bond & PreTrial Release with Russ Walters

2020

Publications

2016

2016

2016

2016

2016

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2013

CNBC - American Greed Mad Money

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

Michael earned significant contribution points in 2025.

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