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

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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

Top Contributor
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Client's Choice
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+ 12
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

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 6 - 10 of 148 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I Know the Difference Between the Right and Wrong Lawyer—Because I Hired Both.

The first attorney I hired barely looked at my case. He said nothing could be done, that I had to turn myself in and hope for the best. Had I listened, I might still be in jail. I was wrongfully accused of a serious felony, one that was typically non-bondable. I could have spent weeks in jail, una...ble to see my children, with my future on the line. That’s when I left a voicemail for Michael Haber—late at night, the evening before I had to surrender. I had no expectation of a response, but he called me back. Not just to acknowledge me, but to spend hours dissecting my case. My previous attorney had done nothing. ⸻ The Moment Everything Changed The morning I had to surrender, I sat in the police station parking lot, feeling like a ghost in my own life—watching from a distance, powerless to change what was happening. The reality I braced for—weeks in jail, my kids wondering where “Papi” went—felt inevitable. Then the call came. Michael’s voice was steady. Unflappable. The felony was wiped away. Reduced to two bondable misdemeanors. Not because he simply called the detective, like my previous attorney had done. He challenged everything, dissected it, and forced the truth to the surface. It was like a South Florida storm. One moment, the sky is blue. Then, in an instant, dark clouds roll in, the rain pours so hard you can’t see your own feet, and just as suddenly—it’s gone. Instead of a jail cell, I faced my children that weekend, holding their hands at the beach. ⸻ More Than A Lawyer—An Unwavering Champion Michael didn’t just reduce my charges. He dismantled the case entirely, forcing the prosecution to drop it. But he saw beyond that. He recognized a pattern—cases where a criminal charge and a family law battle intersected. Instead of advising me to hide from it, he recommended confronting it head-on. Most attorneys would have worried about self-incrimination. Michael took the opposite approach. He knew avoiding the case wouldn’t help my custody fight—it would only make it worse. This wasn’t just about me—this was about my children’s future. They were too close to losing me because of overzealous police work and lazy defense. If my first lawyer had his way, I would have been another statistic—another father trapped in a system that punishes first and asks questions later. Instead, Michael fought with precision, dismantling the accusations piece by piece. He had to navigate a complex family law case with international litigation—understanding that my case wasn’t just about clearing my name; it was about securing my children’s future. He worked with my family law attorneys, helping build the strategy that ultimately won me custody. And when it came time to fight back, Michael didn’t just defend me—he went on offense. He built a strong case that showed the prosecution why the charges didn’t hold. He laid out the facts, the evidence, and the flaws in the accusations in a way they couldn’t ignore—leaving them no choice but to drop the case. I believe Michael calls this a proffer. Whatever it’s labeled, it was effective. The Assistant State Attorney dismissed one charge immediately—after weeks of legal sparring, the second charge was dismissed as well. Michael knew the system, but more importantly, he knew how to fight it. ⸻ The Difference Between Losing It All and Winning Everything A legal battle is an excruciatingly lonely place. Your future, your children, your freedom—held hostage by a system that doesn’t care. I don’t have the words to describe what it feels like to have Michael Haber in your corner—preparing, challenging every assumption, and fighting for you. What I do know is this: When everything is on the line, you need more than just an attorney—you need someone who will fight relentlessly for the truth. Michael Haber is that attorney. Forever grateful, M

Michael Haber

Replied last March 20, 2025

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your amazing 5-Star Client Review (#HaberPA's 262nd on AVVO). I'm elated that you didn't ID yourself so I can freely discuss your case (although sadly the 4k characters allowed for my response can't capture the gravity of your situation). During the course of more than a year of vicious Family Court litigation your wife sought to remove your twin 6 y/o boys to a distant country. Your wife was a citizen of that country & your boys were dual citizens, having been (shout out to Bruce Springsteen "Born in the USA") although they only had U.S. Passports & she employed all sorts of unethical & even illegal methods of accomplishing her objective. From day 1 she tried to remove the kids to her home country (e.g. she tried to secure foreign passports from her country's Consulate, she secured an Ex Parte Domestic Violence Restraining Order which was later dissolved by the Court and petitioned both Family and DV Judges for permission to relocate) but you were able to parry all such efforts & secure an Injunction preventing her from removing the children from the Court's jurisdiction. She railroaded you with regard to support, custody, visitation, etc. to the point that you were homeless for close to a year, literally crashing on friend's couches. You ultimately got your support obligation cut by almost 85% (from $6k to $1k / month) at which time things radically changed for your wife. Within 3 months she was formally evicted, you secured an apartment outfitted for your kids 1 block from the home that their mother was ordered to vacate & your wife got desperate enough to conjure a bogus, unsubstantiated Criminal Complaint against you for which your then-lawyer agreed to serve you up to the Police (more on that at the end). Fortunately your Divorce Lawyer referred you to me. Via intensive, immediate discussions with you, your lawyer & reviewing the family case Clerk's online docket within a few hours I had a good enough understanding to reach out to the Detective. While I couldn't stave off an arrest I was able to proffer facts sufficient to raise doubt as to your wife's 1-sided statement & thus to radically effect the booking charge (i.e. I convinced the Detective to reduce "Burglary with a Battery", a Felony Punishable by Life in Prison to 2 misdemeanors, i.e. DV-Battery and Trespass). I arranged a prompt surrender, for bond to be posted & when you were released we got to work on piecing together a cogent history of the facts leading to your Arrest, as well as identifying an undeniably provable pattern & practice by your wife which clearly established her motive & tactics (including illegal / unethical acts by her family lawyers). Armed with facts & proof I went to work on the Prosecutor who agreed to "No Action" / dismiss the Trespass charge at Arraignment. Over the course of the next 2 week you & I worked together on specifics, gathering the necessary paper trail & equipping me to prepare a highly detailed proffer to the State Attorney intended to secure a dismissal. (In the interim I "coached" your family lawyer as to strategy that could be employed to both help me to help you in Criminal Court as well as inure to your benefit in Family Court.). It took about 3 weeks to convince the State that your wife (their alleged victim) was entirely lacking in credibility, that they couldn't ethically put her on the Witness Stand & as such the remaining misdemeanor was dismissed. It was about 60 days from your voluntarily surrender to a misinformed Detective for a "PBL Felony" to being booked & released on 2 Misdemeanors to having all charges dismissed & being en route to expungement, not to fail to mention you securing Primary Residential Custody of your boys. I wish I had more time to explain to the folks how badly your 1st Criminal Defense Lawyer almost f*cked you but I must stop here. I'm thrilled for you & your sons, am proud of myself (this was 1 in a million) & we're now family. With pride, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by Juan | March 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thanks for the victory

Dear Michael, First of all, I want to thank you for all your help and support during this process and for the peace you gave me when I arrived at the court, as my face of fear and worry was inevitable. Your experience over the years and the great work you do made this a victory in reducing the cha...rge. You went above and beyond what we could have expected, and I always felt very secure being represented by such a great professional. Once again, thank you so much. May God bless you.

Michael Haber

Replied last March 16, 2025

Dear Juan, Thank you for authoring #HaberPA's 261st 5-Star Client Review on AVVO! Because "Juan" is the 116th most popular given name in the US (estimated at 532,558, or 167.02 "Juans" per 100,000 Americans) I have no compunction about discussing "the why" of your Client Review, albeit with a briefer recap of the facts & circumstances & far more emphasis on our last (& your only) appearance in Criminal Court. You were arrested for a 2nd DUI (outside of 5 years so there was no "minimum mandatory" jail time) involving a traffic crash with no injuries & for which you were at fault. When the Cops arrived you were already outside of your car so the Police couldn't place you "behind the wheel" / in "Actual Physical Control", but the driver of the other vehicle did, & responding Police Officers did observe an "Open Container" inside of your car. You performed Field Sobriety Tests / Roadside Sobriety Tests, refused to provide a Breath Sample & everything was captured on Body Worn Camera (e.g. the open beer can & spilled liquid inside of your car & your very obvious failure of FSTs). You were ineligible for a Business Purposes Only Driver License / BPO / Hardship License (due to your prior DUI) so I conducted a Formal Review Hearing at DMV which afforded me an opportunity to cross-examine the Officers involved in your case. That information coupled with review of the BWC footage (which you watched as well & after which we discussed the same) led us to conclude that we were "double-dog-dead" on the facts, were we to proceed to Trial you'd likely get clobbered & thus the decision was made to negotiate the best possible Plea Bargain. At Sounding (a pretrial Hearing where the Court determines whether or not both sides are ready for Trial) the State offered you the standard "min-mands" (albeit "enhanced due to the accident) but, rather than accepting, & even though I knew that you weren't going to "roll the [proverbial] dice", I announced "ready" for Trial. The State asked for their witnesses to be on "standby" (i.e. not physically in the Courtroom like you & I but rather "just a phone call away"). As to The PoPo I agreed but I asked the Judge to Order the State to have it's critical civilian witness physically present. The State argued against that prompting me to ask whether or not they were in contact with said civilian (aside alert: Cops are easy for Prosecutors to reach & serve but that's not always the case with civilian witnesses). We went back & forth long enough for the Judge to (predictably & as I expected) loose patience & rule that Law Enforcement witnesses could be on stand-by but the civilian must attend. (Double aside alert: 1) As to announcing "ready" while I knew there was precisely a 0.0% chance that you'd go to Trial I was 100% confident that even if the State revoked their offer & sought additional penalties - a "Trial Tax" - then the odds were excellent that I'd get the same "min-mand" plea deal from the Judge; & 2) as to being so aggressively insistent about the "wheel witness'" presence in Court I knew that he'd be subject to the same conditions as you & I, to wit: the potential for Monday morning traffic, parking & building security to conspire & cause any of us to be late. I also know that when it comes to DUI Court in The 305 most Judges - including ours - have a "15 minute grace period" such that if the witness wasn't present when we called the case & if 15 minutes passed without that person appearing then you'd get a "breakdown" from your 2nd DUI with a traffic crash to Reckless Driving, which is a major win.) You & I were early (as I insisted), I was already at the dais when the Judge entered, our case was called first & the civilian was not present. The Judge passed the case, we waited patiently, recalled the case 15 minutes later & sans their necessary wheel witness the State was forced to break your case down. Experience, skill & effort prevailed. ¡Felicitaciones! Juan, & ty again. Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer!

I had an outstanding experience with Michael Haber and I couldn't be happier with the outcome of my case. After being stopped by FHP and issued a Notice to Appear for possession, I felt overwhelmed as it was my first time dealing with the legal system. Michael explained the entire process clearly and... provided me with options, prioritizing my goal of resolving the matter quickly and cost-effectively. He kept me updated every step of the way. All was done within weeks, He confirmed my eligibility for diversion and he managed to get the charges dismissed even before arraignment. Throughout the process, Michael was always available to answer my questions and provided exceptional service for a very reasonable fee. If you're looking for a responsive, knowledgeable, and professional attorney, I highly recommend Michael to represent you. His expertise and dedication made a stressful situation much easier to navigate.

Michael Haber

Replied last January 31, 2025

Dear Anonymous, I am elated that you chose to author #HaberPA's 259th 5-Star Client Review on AVVO "incognito" as I'm eager to share 3 detailed facts (to wit: informed choice, remote representation & early intervention) about your case with the folks & I couldn't've done so (not with any level of detail anyhow) had you ID'd yourself. That said let's get to it! INFORMED CHOICE: There are only a few ways that a Criminal Case can resolve (i.e. The State can "No Action" at Arraignment, the defense can levy a successful "Dispositive Pretrial Motion" - e.g. a Motion to Dismiss, Motion to Suppress or Motion for Statutory Immunity pursuant to Florida's Stand Your Ground Law - an agreed Plea Bargain can be brokered, Pretrial Diversion can be offered & successfully completed or the case can proceed to Verdict after either a Bench Trial or a Jury Trial) & it's incumbent on every Criminal Defense Lawyer to explain these options to potential clients. But, so as to offer responsible advise, a responsible Defense Lawyer must know the facts & circumstances, understand the State's case, identify the relative strengths & weaknesses, develop potential Defense Evidence, consider the various "free radicals" / variables in order to present viable paths & if asked then suggest the most prudent path to the Client in light of the Client's unique situation. In your case you reside in The 954 & were stopped by FHP in St. Lucie County for Speeding. The Trooper claimed to smell weed, ordered you out of the car, searched inside & located "leaf" marijuana, a grinder, a "vape pen" & rolling papers in a backpack which was in passenger seat area. The search of the car is at least arguably unlawful (some Florida Courts have held that humans are physically incapable of differentiating illegal THC from lawful hemp via smell & could find that what happened here was an illegal search & seizure, but other Courts look at it differently) & there was a definite legal question about the warrantless search of the backpack. We discussed these facts & you decided that the risks & costs associated with litigating a Motion to Suppress wasn't worth the ease & certainty of securing a dismissal via Diversion. Meantime I directed you to secure a Medical Marijuana Card (both because it's safer to use THC in The Sunshine State with a MMC & also as I expected that I could use it as a bargaining tool) & in the interim we kept our options open. REMOTE REPRESENTATION: Each Florida jurisdiction has it's own idiosyncrasies & as I don't routinely practice in St. Lucie County I'm unfamiliar with their proclivities. As such I suggested that if you wanted to litigate (as opposed to mitigate) then you'd likely be better served by hiring local counsel (who's familiar with the Judge, the Prosecutor & their policies and protocols), but you were adamant that you wanted PTD. As you had no priors & non-violent charges I was relatively sure that you'd qualify & so I opened a dialogue with the local State Attorney's Office, inquiring as to your eligibility & my ability to offer "remote representation". EARLY INTERVENTION: As you came to me within 24 hours of your Arrest (you were not taken into custody, rather you were given a PTA / Promise to Appear / Notice to Appear) I had a large window within which to maneuver, which gave us a strategic advantage (i.e. had you come to me with but a few days before Arraignment then we'd be playing defense instead of offense). It took just over 3 weeks for your file to be uploaded into the Clerk's system & for the State to open their file & during that window 2 critical things happened. First you in fact secured your MMC & second I learned both that you were PTD eligible & that we could navigate the process remotely. That said when I provided The State with your MMC they opted to file "No Information" / administratively dismiss your case (so you won quick, cheap & entirely). Thanks for the leap of faith & for your kind, nameless words. Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommended!!!

I highly recommend Mr. Haber for his outstanding service, dedication, and commitment to my case. As a Boston resident and non-U.S. citizen on a Student Visa, I faced significant concerns when I was unexpectedly charged with a felony while on vacation in Miami. After finding Mr. Haber (through online ...search). Mr. Haber engaged in numerous discussions with me via phone, text, Zoom, and email, always taking the time to patiently and thoroughly address my questions. In addition to his regular work on my case, Mr. Haber went above and beyond by coordinating directly with my Canadian immigration lawyer. He not only explained my situation to support my pending citizenship application but also authored several emails and letters on my behalf. Importantly, he provided this additional assistance as a courtesy, with no extra fees. In less than a month, Mr. Haber resolved my case exactly as we had hoped, achieving the best possible outcome and putting me in a strong position moving forward. While there are still a few final steps I need to complete on my end, I am incredibly grateful for Mr. Haber’s expertise, integrity, and generosity throughout this challenging time. I trust Mr. Haber completely and would not hesitate to work with him again in the future.

Michael Haber

Replied last November 08, 2024

Dear Anonymous, Thank you so much² (² as 1, your exceptionally well-written, heartfelt words are heartwarmingly accepted & 2, as you didn't ID yourself I can share more about your case than I could if your identity were known). You were arrested on Felony Shoplifting charges while visiting The 305. With neither a clue as to how to navigate the Criminal Justice System nor whom to hire you did that which so many others in your situation do, to wit: you turned to the internet for direction & found me amongst untold numbers of other lawyers. As you explained it to me, it was my literal hundreds of 5-Star Client Reviews (yours now being # 257, thank you again) coupled with my detailed responses to each & every one of those Reviews (precisely as I am doing here & now) that prompted you to reach out. After that (& noting that you spoke with several other Miami based criminal defense lawyers) it was the fact that I "engaged in numerous discussions with me via phone, text, Zoom, and email" (which we did, as you were arguably overly concerned) coupled with my follow-through by having "always taking the time to patiently and thoroughly address my questions" which proved to you that I was the "right" attorney to assist you (& also that at #HaberPA we not only "talk the talk" but we "walk the walk"). That said 1 of the things that I initially noticed on your Arrest Report / Probable Cause Affidavit was that you were born outside of the US & were thus a foreign national (dual aside alert: first, Miami-Dade County is NOT a sanctuary / haven, both as such & a matter of protocol ICE is notified each & every time that a non-US citizen is booked into our Jail & second, as Jack Reacher famously, accurately & regularly opines, "details matter", & #HaberPA is ever attentive to details). Because of this during our initial consultation we discussed your immigration status, your prospective intentions & how your arrest & case resolution may significantly effect the same. You advised that you were legally in the US on a Visa & that you had a pending application for Canadian citizenship for which you had hired a Canadian immigration lawyer. As #HaberPA is a "boutique" Criminal Defense Litigation Law Firm (aside alert: to us "boutique" means that we make ourselves easily reachable by phone, email or on the internet, we practice open, honest, direct & frequent communication & we take a "global" view and approach toward representation - e.g. we take the time to consider the client's unique personal circumstances by coming to understand you & your situation, adopting your interests as our own, identifying & securing realistic litigation objectives, quoting & honoring reasonable fees in writing & thereafter rapidly investigating & preparing your case for whatever resolution may come, preferably the 1 that we identify as our "primary litigation objective" but if not then our secondary or even tertiary goals) I offered to assist as I may, suggesting that you put your Canadian Immigration Lawyer and I in touch sooner than later. I suggested that you do so in writing (in 1 email to both of us) so that it'd be clear that you'd knowingly waived the otherwise sacrosanct confidentiality of your Attorney-Client Privilege & authorized your lawyers to freely speak with one another about our respective cases in your common interest. In your particular instance I wound up spending nearly as much time with your Immigration Lawyer as I did in working on your criminal case (a fact that I didn't predict beforehand), still that was a courtesy which I was happy to provide without any additional cost (& is yet another example of #HaberPA's boutique nature). We were able to rapidly accomplish precisely that which we set out to do & you're well on the way to both righteousness & Canadian citizenship. It was my privilege to be able to serve & I'm humbled² (² = 1st to be chosen & 2 by your kind Client Review), which is sure to benefit others. Thanks again! Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by BARBARA | November 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer !

I am incredibly grateful for Michael A.'s legal expertise and dedication. He guided my son through a challenging case, and although I initially hoped for a different approach, Michael recommended pursuing a resolution through a diversion program. His strategy was effective, and he successfully had my... son's case dropped within just six months. I highly recommend Michael A. for his professionalism, insight, and the positive outcome he achieved. Thank you, Michael, for your exceptional service!

Michael Haber

Replied last November 06, 2024

Dear Barbara, Thank you for your kind words in the form of #HaberPA's 256th 5-Star Client Review on AVVO! Because your son chose to identify himself in his equally thoughtful Client Review & as anyone reading this response could likely do the math & figure out his identity for themselves (yes, I know that I just did the math for them but it matters not as...) I can't risk discussing anything that could possibly violate the sacrosanct confidence that your son & I share. I can, however, address non-confidential matters between you & I (i.e. a parent who retained me on behalf of her child & who happened to disagree with my recommended litigation objective / goal) by replying directly to your review. As I explained in my reply to your son, lawyers have an ethical obligation to serve the client in multiple capacities (specifically "as an advisor, advocate, negotiator & evaluator") but sometimes we need to improvise & serve as choreographers who compose the sequence of steps & moves for a performance (in this case litigation), but the key here is that these professional mandates are intended "to serve the client", not the client's parent, spouse, sibling or whomever may happen to foot the bill for legal services . This is something that I made clear to both you & your son from the get go, first via conversation & then again in the retainer agreement that we all signed (your son as the client, you as the guarantor of fees & me as the advisor, advocate, negotiator, evaluator & choreographer). In fact this is the exact language: "Attorney has been retained by Client’s mother. Although Client’s fees are being paid by his mother both Client and his mother expressly understand and agree to the proscriptions as contained in Rule 4-1.8(f), R.R.F.B. (i.e. that although Client consents to a third party paying his fees and costs, such third party is not the Client and cannot in any way interfere with the Attorney-Client relationship). Client and his mother further understand that any and all information relative to the representation of Client remains protected by the rules governing confidentiality - i.e. Rule 4-1.6, R.R.F.B., such that unless Client expressly waives the same and specifically authorizes Attorney to freely communicate with his mother, or anyone else, then the privilege is intact in regard to any and all aspects of the representation. By initialing here Client expressly authorizes Attorney to speak freely with his mother about his case (______)." In this way we were all clear about our rights, roles & responsibilities during the course of the case. That said, to say that your son's case was "challenging" puts it mildly, but it was even more difficult to conjure a way to get the State to agree to allow your son to enter into Diversion, earn a dismissal & effectively guarantee a "win" while running no risk whatsoever. On an irrelevant albeit a personal, selfish level I would have preferred to litigate & Try the case (not only because I became a Criminal Defense Lawyer to be in Court, arguing cases in front of Juries, dissecting the State's cases, cross-examining their witnesses & proverbially dogfighting over the admissibility of evidence but also because above & beyond the flat pretrial fee I charge a separate "per diem" / daily trial fee & so by resolving the case without a Trial I'm effectively costing myself both intellectual pleasure & pecuniary profit) but it was not in your son's interests for me to do so, not if I could manage to structure a path to victory without unnecessary risk & cost. Had diversion proved unattainable then I guess both you & I would've been happier (i.e. you'd've seen "a different approach" and I'd've benefited both professionally & financially) but in the end I was also a de facto parent to your son, serving "In Loco Parentis" & I was looking out for both he and you (his liberty & your money). I know that you understand & I appreciate you for it (& this review). Thanks again! MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

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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

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"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

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2016

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2016

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2015

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2015

2013

CNBC - American Greed Mad Money

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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Michael earned significant contribution points in 2026.

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