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

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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

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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

Showing 11 - 15 of 93 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Professional, Straigh-forward, Knows Every Letter of the Law

Mike Haber was referred to me last year by a family relative who had contracted his services for a DUI charge back in 2014. Last year, I needed legal representation for a DUI charge. As I was considering various options, Mr. Haber was presented to me as a sharp, no-nonsense attorney who proceeds wi...th the handling of client cases with a commanding understanding of every letter of the law and legal process. It also helped immensely that DUI/BUI/DWI is one of his core competencies. Further, the fact that Mike Haber was born and raised in Miami and came up through the ranks of the Miami/Florida court system, makes it a little more comforting because he seemingly knows everybody in the building, and is familiar with most (if not all) of the police departments. That's an advantage, because he can give you a good idea of what to expect depending on who's involved and/or presiding over your case. Mike Haber is DETAILED, yet CONCISE; FIRM, but FAIR. He will line you out on every step of the process and make sure you are clear on everything that he is doing, as well as what he needs from you. At no point during the legal process will you be lost or unclear. He will not waste your time with fluff, as he values his own time, so he goes out of his way to make sure you are lined out on where things stand at all times. To put it bluntly - Mike Haber is probably the best legal bang-for-your-buck attorney you will find in Miami. While I hope to never need his services again, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone I know, and especially those I know well. Thank you, #HaberPA

Michael Haber

Replied last August 27, 2024

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your kind words in the form of #HaberPA's 248th Client Review on AVVO! As you're "Anonymous" I'm comfortable in discussing your situation with the folks, but before I do I want to take a moment to say that there aren't many things that make me feel prouder than receiving a referral from someone whom I previously represented, & this is most especially so when the referring source is a loved one of the new potential client. This always touches me on a very personal level as it implicitly speaks volumes about the degree of confidence, faith & trust that I must necessarily have instilled in the prior client / referral source in order for her / him to recommend #HaberPA to her / his loved one. That said, & as to your statement that "DUI/BUI/DWI is one of his core competencies", over the course of 32+ years #HaberPA has represented folks in literally hundreds of DUI / BUI cases, but I'd be remiss were I not to note that we're also highly proficient in general criminal defense litigation "from Misdemeanors to Mayhem to Murder, from DUI to Disorderly Conduct to Domestic Violence, from Shoplifting to Stalking to Solicitation, from Theft to Trespass to Tampering" & beyond. Still, we're talking DUI, & while we wish a DUI/BUI on no one, should you find yourself on the wrong side of Officer Unfriendly then while we can't physically be there to help you on the roadside there are plenty of "Pro-Tips" that we can offer (many of which you can find on #MichaelHaberLaw - #HaberPA's YouTube channel / VideoFAQ which presently has 401 short, informative and entertaining "Webisodes", many of which are dedicated to DUI, BUI & DMV concerns) which, if you bear in mind, may well serve your interests in the long term even if not in the short term (i.e. as many a Cop has unaffectedly opined, "You may beat the rap but you won't beat the ride"). In your case you were stopped because you ran a stop sign that happened to be perpendicular to a manned squad car. The Stop Officer claimed that you took 2 blocks to pull over, during which time you almost caused a traffic accident at another intersection at which you also reportedly failed to stop & when you did ultimate pull over you were several feet off of the curb, thus obstructing traffic. Claiming to observe all of the "tell tale" signs of impairment he offered & you agreed to take Roadside Sobriety Tests / Field Sobriety Tests (which you did not perform to the Officer's standards) & you refused to provide a breath sample / blow into a Breathalyzer / Intoxilyzer after which you were arrested. We secured & reviewed the Body Worn Camera / BWC footage & you were objectively impaired. Because of the indisputable video footage we knew that we didn't have a viable Trial case but as you had no priors were were able to secure your entry into, & your ultimate successful completion of, DUI Diversion, resulting in a "break-down" to a "Wet-Reckless" (i.e. a "withhold of adjudication" to Reckless Driving & a dismissal of the DUI), which given the facts was your best case scenario. That said & for the benefit of others DUI Investigators almost never tell you that FST's are voluntary & that you DO NOT have to take them; rather they merely "offer" them to you with all of the accoutrements & color of authority (usually including a proverbial "Gaggle of Gendarme" uncomfortably surrounding you) which almost always results in the driver's acquiescence. Had you refused FSTs & breath (i.e. a "double refusal) then the State's "evidence" would have have been limited to uncorroborated Police subjective observations & we'd've had a far better defense case. Your lack of priors gave you an option that anyone with a prior DUI, or who's involved in a traffic crash or who suffers from any of the many "diversion disqualifiers" would be denied. Anyhow it worked out well for you, I'm thrilled that you're happy & I hope that you don't have to refer me to any of your loved ones. Ty again! Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Boutique Lawfirm - true empathy and attention to every detail! Doesn’t miss a beat!

Mr. Haber stepped in at a point where I had spent the whole of 2022 and 2023 waiting for justice and freedom to move on from a case where I was the victim. He made sure my case as a victim was resolved at my satisfaction whilst simultaneously helping resolve a case where I was the defendant... I a...m eternally grateful to this man who treated me with respect and like a sister at a time when previous lawyer and prosecution had failed me as a victim. I believe the prosecution succeeded in showing me how weak the US criminal justice system is in this case and how pointless it can be to seek justice post crime. Prosecution takes long and is painful unless you report a crime fresh - and many women do not do this. I had been deserted by my previous lawyer that had, amongst other mistakes, missed emails from prosecution but did a great job getting an arrest made of the perpetrator initially. Beyond the arrest I was asked for money by previous lawyer to help with case post-arrest but was never represented after an arrest had been made; as technically victims do not need representation. This had been misleading and left me completely alone in the process, where I still wanted insight and support in understanding the process. I have no family in US and was alone at the time. It was at that point Michael Haber stepped in and made miracles happen. He helped explain what had happened to the case and where it was going, and ending. He explained every question mark I had been walking around with that previous lawyer and prosecution had refused to help me with as they treated me, the victim, as a burden. Lastly, in the midst of this chaotic case my mental health deteriorated and I managed to get myself an arrest whilst driving with a larger amount of cannabis from Miami to Key west, whilst only speeding few miles over speed limit. Michael agreed to take on my new felony case where I was the defendant. Mind you, I don't have a record anywhere in the world and was only distraught and attracting problems. MR HABER stepped in a made sure I was always well-informed of all dangers in my case and how to get it resolved, dismissed or simply moving forward towards right direction. I followed all his prompts and he managed to get it dismissed within a few months. Within that time-frame I never felt alone in the process. I still cannot believe the level of boutique legal help and quality at the competitive price. I will never use anyone else than MR HABER DUE TO HIS PROFESSIONALISM, HIS HONESTY AND HIS SUPERIOR EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE. Thanks a million MR HABER A simple review doesn't reflect how amazing he is. Changed my life!

Michael Haber

Replied last July 16, 2024

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your fantastic & generous words in the form of #HaberPA's 246th AVVO Client Review! You provided me with an opportunity to speak to the folks about how #HaberPA can serve not only in our traditional role as Criminal Defense Lawyer but also a a Victim Rights Advocate / VRA. As to the latter, per "Marsy's Law", a/k/a "The Florida Crime Victims' Bill of Rights", both constitutionally (s. 16, Art. I of the Florida's State Constitution) & by statute (see: Chapter 960 Florida Statutes) in Florida Crime Victims enjoy a bevvy of rights. The law empowering crime victims came into effect after Marsalee (Marsy) Ann Nicholas, then 21, had been stalked & murdered by her ex boyfriend in CA, triggering nationwide attention & a call to action. More specifically, 1 week after her murder & while on their way home from the funeral service, Marsy’s family stopped at a local supermarket & while in the checkout line Marsy’s mother was confronted by her daughter’s murderer. Marsy's mother, Marcella, was utterly shocked as she hadn't received any notification from either the Court or the State Attorney that her daughter's killer had been released on Bail just a few days after his booking. Marsy's Law protections vary from State to State but, & sans diving too deeply into it, suffice it to say that here in Florida Marsy's Law effectively “giv[es crime] victims constitutional standing equal to that of the accused and convicted.” That observed, when #HaberPA is retained to serve as a VRA we do so with the same tenacity, zealously & comprehensive care and concern for the victim as we do for the accused in our more traditional role as Criminal Defense Counsel. In your case, while you were initially pleased with your first VRA after a while you felt that his commitment had waned, your were entirely certain that the Assistant State Attorney was not advocating on your behalf & you essentially felt both abandoned & helpless. Your passion for justice led you to seek new counsel, your research led you to #HaberPA, your impression after reading many of our Client Reviews led you to retain me & I happily took over. I will close this aspect of my response by stating that my heart is swollen with pride because of your selflessly telling others that "I am eternally grateful to this man who treated me with respect and like a sister at a time when previous lawyer and prosecution had failed me as a victim." I simply can't imagine anyone penning more meaningful, wonderful words. As to "Act 2" of your saga & as you are Anonymous I can go into some detail. You were stopped for speeding in The Florida Keys (a proverbial capital offense down there, especially as you were in a "Key Deer" area) & upon smelling marijuana a search of your vehicle turned up a felony amount of plant and gummy based THC as well as paraphernalia. You were taken into custody, given both Felony and Misdemeanor Possession charges and detained overnight until your Initial Appearance and Bond Hearing. Because we already had a relationship you contacted me upon release (pro-tip for the folks: you wisely used "your phone call" to contact someone to post bond) & I quickly mapped out and put into place a plan to quash everything. I immediately contacted the Felony Prosecutor & agreed to Waive your Speedy Trial right so as to afford you sufficient time to secure a Medical Marijuana Card / MMC, upon which the State agreed to abandon the felony and instead file a misdemeanor for which you'd be eligible for Diversion / PTI / PTD. Once I provided the State with proof of your MMC they honored their agreement, filed the MM charge at your belated Arraignment (you were never charged with a felony) & agreed to Pretrial Diversion. You successfully completed, we're in the Expungement process now &, amazingly, I got your speeding ticket dismissed. With all of that said, I thank you once again for your astonishing & touching Client Review & wish you the best! Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Strategy, Great Outcome!

After a short, celebratory weekend in Miami, and a run in with Miami PD in the 305, I found myself in need of council for two misdemeanor charges. With no criminal background and no first hand knowledge of the criminal justice system, I returned to my out-of-state home to begin negotiating the charge...s and resume day-to-day life. After interviewing a handful of lawyers, Mike stood out as my primary candidate given his extensive knowledge of the Miami/ Dade justice system, as well as his step-by-step strategy to fight the charges. Although a change in state-appointed leadership altered our strategy, Mike's guidance and council lead to the dismissal of both charges. From the outset, and through the 3-4 month ordeal, Mike was readily available via phone, text, or email, providing thorough analysis and recommendations of the evolving process. I am extremely grateful to have worked with Mike and I highly recommend him.

Michael Haber

Replied last November 01, 2023

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your kind Client Review (#HaberPA's 235th on AVVO)! As you've not identified yourself & for the benefit of those who read this I'll elaborate a bit on your now closed case. You were arrested, booked & released after posting bond while a tourist in The 305. Upon returning to your hometown you began a long distance search for representation. I don't know how many lawyers you spoke with before choosing to hire #HaberPA but when we spoke, having reviewed your Arrest / Probable Cause Affidavit & with the benefit of your version of events, I took the time to thoroughly explain the possibilities, to field all of your questions, & to outline a plan of action (with contingencies). Once you agreed I embarked upon achieving your goal (to wit: a Dismissal without entering a Diversionary Program). Because you reside out of State & as yours was a Misdemeanor case the Rules of Criminal Procedure permit for remote representation; as such, together with my written Retainer Agreement I prepared & emailed you a Verified Motion to Proceed in Absentia (seeking permission for you NOT to have to appear in Court), a Verified Change of Plea in Absentia (to maintain in my file as a proverbial emergency parachute, albeit with no plan on using it) & when you returned the original notarized documents to me I waited until a day before your Arraignment to file my Appearance, Demands for Discovery & Trial & the Absentia Motion (waiting until the day before Arraignment guaranteed that ⅓ of your "Speedy Trial" time would have ticked &, knowing both the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court & State Attorney's Office as I do it was a good bet - albeit not a certainty - that a large portion, if not all of the remaining ⅔'s, would be eaten-up before the case was set for Trial & before the Prosecutor sent out the discovery). As the 90th day neared (90 days being the Speedy Trial time for a Misdemeanor arrest in FL) we had no discovery & your case was not yet set for Trial, leaving us in a dilemma. Do we file a Notice of Expiration, clue in the State & give the Judge an opportunity to ramrod us into a literal Speedy Trial or do we wait for the Trial Date to be set, see if discovery is tendered & then react accordingly? I chose the latter path, your case was set for Trial shortly thereafter (in front of a Judge who does not conduct "Sounding" / Status Hearings before Trial settings) & the State had still not provided any discovery. One week to the day before Trial I filed (but did not calendar) a Motion to Compel Discovery & a Request for a State Charged Continuance (thus preserving your Speedy Trial rights while leaving the door open to seek a dismissal at the Trial call should the State not have it's witnesses in the Courtroom & at the ready). I appeared for Trial in your absence, the State was not ready, I withdrew my Motion to Compel & to Continue, the Court denied the State's "ore tenus" (oral, in Court, without notice) request for a Continuance & your case was Nolle Pros'd / Dismissed. Why / how did that happen? Experience, that's why / how. Knowing - make that "mastering" - the Rules of Procedure & Evidence, employing guile, being aware of, attuned to & alert for loopholes & technicalities allowed me to serve you precisely as we contemplated. Had we chosen another path (such as filing the Notice of Expiration) then we may not have achieved the desired result (not as sweetly as we did anyhow). As you noted, during the course of the case (which was about 3½ months start to finish) we spoke, emailed & texted regularly (hopefully I never kept you waiting long), I kept you fully informed, you were able to live your life "as if" there was no Miami criminal case & within a reasonable amount of time I secured your Dismissal in your absence & with no further inconvenience to your life. Your trust in me both paid off for you & is greatly appreciated by me, as is your kind Client Review. Wishing you all the best! Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

OUTSTANDING

Michael is person that keeps id straight and direct with you. I hired him with one objective and that was to keep me out of prison. when I hired him he gave me the breakdown of what to expect but he also explained to meet what we where trying to accomplish and I must say Michael did what was hired... to do keep me out of prison.

Michael Haber

Replied last August 04, 2023

Dear Anonymous, Thank you very much for your kind, succinct words in the form of #HaberPA's 234th Client Review on AVVO! As you've not identified yourself I'll take a few moments to expound so the folks understand what we accomplished & how we managed to do so. You operate a body shop & were targeted by auto theft detectives for covert investigation. Why you were targeted was unknown (perhaps they had confidential information, maybe it was due to your nearly 10 y/o criminal history or possibly, albeit unlikely, the stated reason - that it was nothing more than pure happenstance & luck, good for the cops & bad for you) but the odds that it went down as the cops swore (i.e. their having been in the right place at the right time & on a fluke coming across an "altered VIN" number on a vehicle parked outside of your shop which you just so happened to enter and drive off) are slim to none. Regardless as soon as you drove off they (detectives not uniformed officers) conducted a "routine traffic stop" (utter "BS"), ordered you out of the car, found a firearm inside the glove box & arrested you for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, as well as 16 charges including Operating a "Chop Shop", Grand Theft Auto, Possessing Counterfeit VINs, Sale of Vehicle with Altered ID & Making False Statements in Bill of Sale Application. The aggregate of these charges coupled with your criminal past put you in the mandatory 5 year prison range, there were no identifiable, provable statutory mitigators (e.g. you don't suffer from a major mental illness, you weren't a cooperating witness, etc.), neither the cops nor the Prosecutor were willing to plea bargain & so we had decisions to make. After identifying 3 things that I knew for sure (i.e. 1) Without prints & given the location of the gun in someone else's vehicle the State was going to have a tough time proving possession, specifically knowledge; 2) The 16 "paper charges" would have a massive "paper trail"; & 3) as it was a "C" case being handled by an inexperienced, over-burdened & young prosecutor we had a strategic and tactical advantage. Once discovery was received (well over 1,000 pages, none of which contained a scientific or physical tie of the firearm to you) I attempted to negotiate a non-incarcerative plea bargain. This was unsurprisingly unfruitful so we quickly changed tactics, moving to "sever" the charges (it'd be inappropriate, unfair & prejudicial for a Jury charged with deciding your guilt on 16 "paper charges" to know that you're a convicted felon, which is a necessary element of the firearm charge) & engaging in a relentless barrage of discovery motions aimed at proving to the State, by ordeal, what they were in store for during a trial. Once we had everything we could get (& never taking a deposition as we didn't want the cops to know what we were thinking, planning or getting an idea of our strategy) we pushed for trial on the paper case (concurrently leaving the Prosecutor puzzled as to how we could announce "ready" for trial on the "paper case" without having taken a depo). Our strategy was never to go to trial but instead to be able to indirectly pressure the State to reconsider a probation plea in light of the complexity of the case & the Judge's trial docket (which had many cases on it, several of which were older & or subject to a speedy trial demand) & that's precisely what happened. We were in court at 9am, looking the part (dressed to the nines, boxes & charts at the ready) & after a "side bar" conversation with the State & the Court the Judge suggested that a supervisor get involved & engage in a good faith discussion. Moments later you had & accepted the probation plea that you asked me to get you when we first met. While I'd've preferred a cleaner win we got you that which you wanted, & that's what matters most. I know that you'll survive probation and look forward to celebrating it's successful completion. Wishing you all the best! Fondly, MAH/Esq.

Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Motion for early termination of probation

No regrets at all after hiring Marc Haber's services, excellent diligence, very professional and transparent,he will keep you notified in every step of the process, he will go straight to the point and will answer any inquiries you might have at any time,im very grateful I took the decision to work w...ith this attorney, im absolutely satisfied and would recommend him without a doubt. He helped me at getting a second chance in my life with the whole litigation process from beginning to end all I could say is thank you Mr Haber God bless you and your family.

Michael Haber

Replied last May 17, 2023

Dear Anonymous, Noting that my forename is "Mike" not "Marc" (but also that both are 1 syllable, 4 letters words including 3 consonants & 1 vowel), I want to thank you for your kind words (in the form of #HaberPA's 233rd AVVO Client Review). As you've not identified yourself & as I am well aware of who you are, I will share more about your situation with the folks so that they understand the dynamics of what led you to author this client review. You were arrested & charged in a Drug Trafficking Sting Operation. While you were pretrial detained your family hired another lawyer to represent you in the substantive case, for which you agreed to a plea deal involving probation. After serving ½ of your probationary term you found & reached out to me to assist you in securing Early Termination. (I should note that you contacted me because you were not satisfied with your original lawyer, an attorney whom I know, respect & who, from my review of the case file, in fact had done an excellent job - as an aside you went from being arrested for Cocaine Trafficking, Conspiracy to Traffic in Cocaine, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana & Possession of Unlawful Proceeds from a Financial Transaction to receiving probation & a Withhold of Adjudication for Possession of Cocaine & Unlawful Proceeds from a Financial Transaction with all other charges Nolle Pros'd / dismissed by the State... a disposition which, all things equal & admittedly not being intimate with the facts & circumstances, is impressive... but I digress...) Anyhow, I discussed your situation with you (most especially determining your understanding of the status of your conditions of probation, i.e. what you knew / believed to have been completed & what was outstanding), I had you provide me with your POs contact information, explained that I needed to verify everything that we had discussed & that as soon as I was certain that your case was ripe for Early Termination I would prepare, file, calendar & litigate the Motion to ET Probation (aside alert: before making representations to the Court, & as President Ronald Reagan famously said, I "trust but verify"). After first securing then reviewing your disposition / sentencing documents & having a conversation with your Probation Officer I discovered that there were both outstanding obligations (court costs) & an issue with regard to your Community Service Hours. With your assistance (i.e. you promptly zero-balanced your case with the Clerk of Court & you provided your PO with proof of compliance with the CSHs), we straightened everything out & then proceeded. During the course of my representation you were Cc'd on all of my various correspondences, filings & emails (i.e. with your PO, the State, the Court, etc.) & within a few weeks time we had successfully applied for & you were granted the relief sought. Due to your own diligence you are now a free man (my role was, admittedly, "de minimus" as you were the one who had to "walk the walk", & you did so, in both a flawless & responsible fashion, thus arming me with all of the tools that I needed so as to get the desired Court Order). For the further benefit of the folks (but also as "props" for you) probation is not "easy" to survive. It is properly viewed as a a gift from an "Indian giver" in the form of a proverbial noose with just enough rope for a probationer to hang her/himself. The State knows that where one violates the hammer drops hard, the deck is stacked in their favor, the alleged violator has extremely limited rights (far fewer than in the substantive case) & most all Violations Of Probation are a veritable "slam dunk" for the State. You accepted that burden, acted prudently & dutifully, did not VOP, complied with all conditions & special conditions & as such you literally set yourself up for success. If you wish we can Seal your record but in any event you are now, once again, righteous, & I am grateful. Wishing you all the best. 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

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"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

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"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

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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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