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

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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

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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).

35 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.

35 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.

35 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.

35 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

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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

criminallaw.com/lawyer/michael-a-haber

Online Presence

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Michael Adam Haber's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

271 Client Reviews

Showing 81 - 85 of 271 reviews

Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney

The Man , The Myth , The Legend

Cant thank Mr Haber enough !! he helped me get thru a rough time in my life and get back on track ... he was always prepared and very professional and I recommend him 100% ....

Michael Haber

Replied last November 05, 2019

Dear Anonymous, As you've chosen not to share any of the substance of your situation with the folks I will honor your decision and not get into the meat and potatoes; rather, I will simply thank you for submitting your brief but quite to-the-point Client Review (this being #HaberPA's 191st on AVVO). Since 1991 #HaberPA has relentlessly provided creative, effective & zealous Criminal Defense, DUI, BUI, Domestic Violence, Crime Victim Rights & Seal & Expunge advocacy to the folks and our mission statement is to: A) provide honest & realistic litigation objectives; B) to quote and honor fair fees; C) to always be available & responsive; D) to keep you fully informed though out the course of the case; and by doing so E) to earn your positive client review at the conclusion of your case. I am both honored and proud to know that I went 5 for 5, having batted 1.000 in your case. Thank you again for submitting #HaberPA's 191st Client Review on AVVO! Wishing you all the best in luck and success. Fondly, MAH/Esq.

Posted by Ana | October 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Knowledge and Experience

My daughter was involved in two situations with the same police officer ending in two felonies,a misdemeanor and two arrests. as a mother I was devastated. After contacting several lawyers and not getting clear answers from them, a friend of mine referred me to Haber's Law office.When I contacted t...he office of Michael Haber and he answered the phone directly I felt a lot of confidence and relief,he explained the situation to me clearly and the possibilities of fighting the cases and the outcome. Being the cases in Broward County we worked with Marc Morris partner at Haber's Law office,Excellent attorney as well, Two of the felonies were dismiss and we only dealt with the misdemeanor,it was a very successful outcome. Thank you Marc and Michael for your thoughtful planning and efforts to win these cases, you did an excellent job and gave us all the support to go through this difficult time of our lives. We recommend these lawyers 1000%.

Michael Haber

Replied last October 30, 2019

Dear Ana, Congratulations on your daughter's hard-fought victory (outright beating one felony is tough enough, much less defeating two separate felony cases - the 2nd having been picked-up while out on bond for the 1st - plus a gratuitous misdemeanor... yes we can all take pride in that) and thank you very much for authoring #HaberPA's 190th Client Review on AVVO. Since 1991 #HaberPA has been providing boutique Criminal Defense, DUI, BUI, Domestic Violence, Crime Victim's Rights and Seal & Expunge advocacy primarily in SE Florida. Mechanically, and as the "face" of #HaberPA, I personally field the vast majority of initial client contact, but geographically Marc and I divvy up territory with me handling the day-to-day activities of our Miami-Dade and Monroe County cases and Marc handling the day-to-day activities of our Broward and Palm Beach County cases. "Handling the day-to-day activities" means appearing for ministerial matters and being the point person for the Court, the State Attorney's Office and for the Client (which avoids confusion), but when it comes to determining strategy and significant legal matters (e.g. Evidentiary Motions such as to Suppress, to Dismiss, Child Hearsay, Stand Your Ground, etc, the rare deposition - as a matter of fundamental strategy we generally do not take depositions - and of course when it comes time for trial) Marc and I appear in court together and work in tandem. Marc and I have each been practicing criminal lawyers for nearly 30 years (giving us nearly 60 years of combined experience which includes hundreds of trials and thousands of motions), and while we often times look at things through different prisms we also respect one another's wisdom and experience, which always inures to the Client's benefit (just as it did in your daughter's cases). Directly answering the phone (or responding to email or other internet generated inquiries), offering sufficient time and patience to the client (be s/he potential, new or existing), at least one of us always being personally available to any of #HaberPA's potential, new or existing clients (Marc and I intentionally do not vacation at the same time thus ensuring that one of us is always local and free to assist the Client with her / his needs) and regardless of which of us "takes point" in a given case, both Marc and I are proud in our consistency of being able to provide this sort of "boutique" representation to our clientele. Every time that I deliver a #HaberPA retainer agreement to a new client I include the following language: "I also want to reassure you that my goals in your case are three-fold: 1) To perform precisely as I have 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." This is at the heart of #HaberPA's mission statement, Marc and I take great pride in always giving "1000%" to all of our client's and we are elated to have "earn[ed] (by way of #'s 1 and 2) your positive client review at the successful conclusion of your [daughter's] case". Congratulating you again on the victories, wishing your daughter all the best moving forward and thanking you for both your unwavering faith in our ability to accomplish the litigation objective and for following-through by posting this lovely #190 AVVO Client Review. Gratefully, MAH/Esq

Posted by Mike | October 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

the acrimonious ex gilfriend

First of all, I want to cut straight to the point and say that Mike Haber and his partner Marc Morris are absolutely and undoubtedly the BEST defense attorneys you can possibly have in your corner. After having had enough of a toxic and roller coaster ride of a relationship with a woman who had bo...rderline personality disorder, I decided to end things. She had a few things at my home and I agreed to have her wait outside while I brought them out, as she wasn’t allowed inside. Everything was going ok until I made the mistake of allowing her into my home to “use the bathroom”. Long story short she refused to leave and ended up getting violent, destructive and attacking me inside my home despite me asking her to leave. I called 911 for some assistance in getting this deranged and emotionally unstable woman out of my house and a female officer showed up and arrested ME. Yes, arrested ME, after being attacked in my OWN home… Can you imagine?! Worst, I even got an ankle bracelet slapped on me (with no prior criminal record) because my ex showed up to court the next morning and claimed that she was “scared for her life”. I previously hired two, yes two defense attorneys for this same matter but after giving both a fair shot and seeing them in action in front of this particular judge neither of them made me feel confident in their ability to protect my innocence. In fact, I was even more worried ... I was dealing with a vindictive woman who was determined to ruin my life and that was the consequence of leaving her. I had a lot to lose and I wasn’t about to let her do that. Thank GOD I found Mike Haber. From the very first conversation with him, I knew I had finally found the RIGHT attorney. He looked up my arrest report and thoroughly explained every possible outcome and even told me which defense strategy we would use... Funny enough, neither of those previous attorneys mentioned it... “Stand your ground”. He said Mike “After reading your arrest report I’m extremely confident that we’re going to get this dismissed based on SYG”. I felt informed, comfortable, more relaxed and a lot more confident that I would be able to put this behind me. On the day of the SYG hearing, Mike & Marc truly went to bat for me and as they examined my ex, I could literally see the Judge realizing that they (the state) had gotten this all wrong right before my very eyes... You know the kind of performance you see those really good attorneys make in a movie? They are THOSE guys. In my case, the Judge effectively told the state that their cops got it wrong when they arrested me, got it wrong when they charged me and therefore the biggest wrong in this situation was done to ME when I was wrongfully arrested and charged – CASE DISMISSED. I HIGHLY recommend Mike Haber.. if you want your record to stay clean, do your life a favor and HIRE HIM.

Michael Haber

Replied last October 21, 2019

Dear Mike, Thank you for authoring #HaberPA's 189th Client Review on AVVO, and even more so for the specificity and heartfelt praise. After I reviewed your arrest report and then discussed your perspective of the case with you I told you 3 things: 1) That you, and not your ex, were the victim in this case, 2) that unlike your prior counsel I would deliver results and 3) that after you were awarded statutory immunity for "standing your ground" (or, alternatively, were the Court to deny our motion, then after a jury's acquittal on the same grounds) I would have earned your positive client review... and now, less than 3 months later, here we are. There was no doubt in my mind that the Miami Gardens Police Officer who railroaded you had absolutely no training or experience in "SYG" and, worse still, that she didn't even have either the common decency or sense to call in another, more skilled officer to review the case and make the right call. My only regret in your case is that I didn't have an opportunity to rip her a new one on cross-examination. On the other hand, it's a moot point as after an evidentiary hearing where you and your ex testified the Judge schooled the State on the law by way of a written Order granting our motion, immunizing you and dismissing a case which should not have been filed in the first place. Cops are usually not lawyers and so I don't expect much from them (and most especially from the Miami Gardens PD), but prosecutors are lawyers, they know (or should know) better, it's shameful that the Miami-Dade SAO rubber-stamped an unlawful arrest, and it's even worse that they doubled-down by fighting our well-taken Motion for Statutory Immunity. On another note I find it incredible that "neither of those previous attorneys mentioned it... “Stand your ground”" as yours could have been the poster child for SGY cases. Not only did I identify this out of the gate but in tandem with our discussion I directed you to #HaberPA's VideoFAQs # 214 - 221 all of which deal with various aspects of SYG in FL and all of which were 100% applicable to your situation. (For anyone who is interested please go to - www.youtube.com/c/michaelhaberlaw - look at any of our 337 "Webisodes" and please consider subscribing [shameless plug warning] as we have great and ever-expanding content and we need the numbers!) Anyhow, I am not ethically permitted to guarantee a specific result in a given case but I also did not need to be Nostradamus to predict this outcome. I am elated that you are a satisfied client, I am grateful for your kind time and selfless passion in composing #HaberPA's 189th Client Review on AVVO and I wish you all the best in luck and success moving forward. Appreciatively, MAH/Esq.

Posted by Khan | August 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

I like Michael

"My wife and I had an argument that got out of control. There's no excuses, it just happened. When the police came they arrested her. They took her away to jail in handcuffs even though I begged them not to. I was so upset that I said something stupid - I told them if they took my wife to jail th...at I would kill myself - and so they handcuffed me and took me to a hospital for psychiatric evaluation. It was a really bad night. In fact it was a really bad 4 days before I got home and was told that my wife could not see or speak to me. We have kids and a simple condo and this was just too much. Someone told me to call Mike Haber and that he could help me to help my wife, and I did and Mike did too. He came to my home that same day and explained the process to me. Mike told me that the cops reaction was predictable and that I could expect the prosecutor and even the Judge to be just as predictable. He explained that no one in the system wants to let domestic violence cases go, even if there was no injury and even if I did not want my wife to be charged. He also told me that as a "victim" I had rights and the most important was to have a lawyer fighting for me. My wife already had a lawyer but I trusted Mike to help me to help her. It took 2 hearings and a lot of arguing with the prosecutor and even the Judge but Mike finally got the Judge to let my wife and I see each other and then he prepared a document for me to sign and told me to tell anyone who called me about the case to talk to him because he is my lawyer. Within a few weeks the case was dismissed and my wife was free. I am so grateful for Mike's wisdom and support and guidance. He also referred us to an immigration lawyer to help us with our citizenship and is going to help my wife expunge this case. Someone did me a favor by referring me to Mike and I would like to do that favor for someone else. If you have a problem with the police, prosecutor or even the Judge then you should call Mike Haber."

Michael Haber

Replied last August 22, 2019

Dear Khan, Thank you very much for your time, words and for authoring #HaberPA's 188th AVVO Client Review. You are (I was) 1,000% correct that when it comes to Domestic Violence ("DV") cases "the cops reaction was predictable and that I could expect the prosecutor and even the Judge to be just as predictable". In my experience when the police respond to a DV case then 99.9% of the time (and no matter what is said or seen) some one is getting arrested. Once booked on any DV charge then 100% of the time a mandatory "Stay Away Order" ("SAO") will be entered as condition of bond. This SAO precludes any contact whatsoever between the accused and the victim and cannot be waived. The SAO can ("can" not "must") be modified to a "No Violent Contact Order" (a "NVCO" permits the accused and the victim to live life as they wish, together or apart, while the case is pending) but this can only happen A) after sworn testimony by the victim and B) at the unfettered discretion of the Judge (the Judge is free to say "yea" or "nay" as s/he wishes). This is a blanket rule, it applies everywhere in the State of FL and it is intended to avoid repeat domestic violence by instituting a mandatory "cooling off period" where violence cannot occur. Here in the 305 (regardless of the unique facts and circumstances of a given case and those of a given Defendant and victim) our local Judges have almost universally adopted a blanket policy NOT to amend DV-SAOs for 30 days. In some cases (i.e. where the victim is in fear of future violence, where the accused has a provable violent past, where there's been a history of violence between the parties or there's some rational basis to believe that a reasonable possibility - or probability - for repeat violence) this makes sense; but in others, like yours (where your wife had no violent past, there was no history of violence in your decade's long relationship, your were not in fear, you live on a fixed income, at great financial burden your wife had to stay in a hotel and then on a friend's sofa, you couldn't engage in normal family affairs or attend religious events and every moment without your life partner was effectively punishing you) this ridiculous policy is nothing shy of Draconian. Yes, I knew this would be the case and no I did not stand for it. Just as police responding to a DV call are 99.9% sure to arrest someone so too was the State going to object to any modification of the SAO (even though you appeared in Court, took an oath, swore that you were not in fear and that you wanted your wife to come home). Unfortunately 99.9% of the time DV prosecutors are programmed automatons who object because that's what their playbook tells them to do (i.e. don't take a chance, defer to the Judge and then if there's any blow back it's the Judge who bears the heat), and this is as predictable as the sun rising or setting. Sadly, the same holds true for many Judges, none of whom want to see their name in the press should an act of repeat violence occur on their watch (and to be fair this can, and does, happen). While anything is possible what is probable is another story and in your unique case this was preposterous, which is why we took it to your Judge twice (and would have continued to do so until she granted the relief sought). To her credit the Judge finally relented and exercised her discretion to modify the SAO to a NVCO, albeit only after you had been involuntarily separated from your wife for 17 days. Please believe me when I say that it could have easily been worse. I know that I'm rambling but it's a uniformly frustrating situation that's only gotten worse (from my perspective) over time. In your case right from the start the government refused to cooperate with you (in fact you - the alleged victim - spent more time in custody than your wife) and you reacted in kind, albeit responsibly, with counsel. I'm happy for your family, grateful for your words and wish you the best. MAH/Esq

Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer Money Can Buy

I was faced with two cases; a misdemeanor and a felony about two weeks apart. After being stuck and not sure of what the next step was after facing these issues, a mutual friend introduced us to Mr. Haber to fix my problems. At first, I was intimidated by his strong speech, but he was very... approachable, and it gave me hope since Mike knew exactly what to do and got straight to the point of how to reach the finish line. After giving him all the details on my cases, he sat me down for a free consultation which took almost 4 hours out of his Saturday evening and told me what I was to do and what was going to happen, almost like it was story time. Not only was that great news, the icing of the cake was the fair pricing. Hearing him represent me was like watching Rambo decimate his enemies, with every bullet wisely used, and no survivors left besides him being the conquering victor. After following his strict instructions and advice, Michael was able to pull off a consolidation of two UNRELATED cases so both cases would be dismissed simultaneously and work on expunging them. There were no conditions attached to the dismissals. I needed someone to pinch me because it went from nightmare to a literal dream come true, “once upon a time” fairy tale to actual reality. He didn’t fight just two cases, but he even took up my case which was involved with my academic life. Michael explained he never represented a client for academic problems, but he broke that ice, checked it off his “bucket list” and made it his playground. I was given a seat back and was able to continue my academic life after fulfilling a few terms which were livable. When I say this attorney is the Batman of Lawyers, I am not exaggerating. What amazed me, was not that he represented me in court and academically, but he went over and beyond. He met with relevant personnel on his own time to fix my terms of consequences and was very easy to communicate. If you text or email Michael, it is rare for him to answer the next day, his response sometimes is almost immediate. He was even open to speaking to my immediate family members (under my permission of course) and kept them in the loop as I desired. Mr. Haber did not rub my back and say, “everything is going to be okay”. He never sugarcoats, never sells false dreams nor make fake promises. He lays down facts, gets straight to the point, stays to his word and executes. He is a judicial monster and really knows his way around the law, inside and out. This was my first time being in trouble with the law, and I was very scared of the outcomes. But Attorney, Michael Haber gave me hope and returned a clean record to my slate with two simultaneous DISMISSALS. I am so happy I have my life back together thanks to this attorney and I will always be grateful for what he has done for me and my family. This is a lawyer I would rate 10/10 and highly recommended on my part. Thanks again for your help Michael, all the best.

Michael Haber

Replied last August 06, 2019

Dear Anonymous, Thank you so much for your stellar and comprehensive Client Review (#HaberPA's 187th on AVVO). This is one that I am particularly proud of having earned as it was complicated, interesting and triumphantly scored. For the benefit of the folks here are a few observations: 1) I met you and your family on a Saturday afternoon and into the evening not only as a courtesy to our mutual friend but also because that is what I do (this is one of many reasons that #HaberPA is known as a "boutique" law firm); 2) I took a global view of your situation (no priors, 2 drug related arrests within 2 weeks - the 2nd being way more serious than the 1st - plus a disciplinary suspension and possible expulsion from college based upon the 2nd arrest) and stitched together a long term plan to resolve everything; 3) you trusted my advise, doing what you were tasked to do, with neither error nor fail, and you did not do anything that you were not supposed to do, thus enabling me to do my job; 4) you were patient with me as I dissected the administrative disciplinary process and painstakingly stitched together that which we were already and anyhow accomplishing for court purposes into it's academic counterpart; and 5) you not only heeded my advise but you trusted in my ability to deliver, and in the end we - "we" - pulled off a minor miracle (I could not have done this without you and your family). With a little help / pressure from a fantastic Judge, and after several months of a provable track record upon which we could rely, the State Attorney agreed to consolidate 2 completely separate and distinct cases - and more importantly to allow for a nontraditional resolution to the newly consolidated case - and the icing was that your college's disciplinary panel hopped on board, agreeing to honor all that we had done forensically, to apply it academically and ultimately to reinstate you as a student. All that is left now is for us to convince FDLE to authorize the expungement of 2 different cases, initiated by 2 different police agencies, which have 2 different police case numbers and which generated 2 different corresponding court case numbers (even though they were later consolidated into one). Just as I was when we first met, I remain equally confident that we will accomplish this goal. Again, I cannot thank you enough for your kind and heartfelt words. You brought a smile to my face. Gratefully --> MAH/Esq

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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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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 2026.

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