Michael Adam Haber

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Michael Adam Haber

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

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

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

12555 Biscayne Boulevard, # 893, North Miami, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michael

Biography

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

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

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

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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Michael Adam Haber's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

271 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 83 reviews | General Knowledge

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

Outstanding Legal Advocacy: 5 Stars for Michael Haber!

Michael Haber is a true gem in the realm of criminal defense attorneys. From the moment my husband enlisted his services, Mr. Haber exhibited an unparalleled level of strategic prowess and dedication to our case. Throughout the entire legal process, Mr. Haber's responsible and reliable nature shon...e brightly. He meticulously planned each step of our defense strategy, leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit of justice. His attention to detail and unwavering commitment to our case instilled a sense of confidence and reassurance in us during what was undoubtedly a challenging time. What truly sets Mr. Haber apart is his ability to exceed all expectations. Not only did he deliver on his promises, but he also surpassed them with his exceptional courtroom performance and legal expertise. His strategic maneuvers and quick thinking were instrumental in securing a favorable outcome for my husband. Beyond his remarkable legal acumen, Mr. Haber demonstrated genuine care and empathy towards our family. He took the time to listen to our concerns, providing both legal counsel and emotional support throughout the entirety of our case. His genuine compassion and dedication to our well-being were truly commendable. Thanks to Michael Haber's outstanding representation, my husband received the justice he deserved. I cannot recommend him highly enough to anyone in need of a skilled and compassionate criminal defense attorney. If you're searching for legal advocacy that goes above and beyond, look no further than Michael Haber. Five stars without hesitation!

Michael Haber

Replied last May 10, 2024

Dear Anonymous, Before I say anything further (including expressing my gratitude for your kind Client Review, #HaberPA's 241st on AVVO) I must recognize your exceptional writing skills (either that or thank Chat GPT as, while I appreciate each & every Client Review, this one was particularly delightful for me to have read). That said (& hoping that your Hubby will author his own review, to which I will reply & address the specifics of his case, but only if he also does so anonymously) I'm going to react to your observations by paragraph. "Michael Haber is a true gem in the realm of criminal defense attorneys. From the moment my husband enlisted his services, Mr. Haber exhibited an unparalleled level of strategic prowess and dedication to our case." Insert blushing face emoji here. At #HaberPA we strive to stand out by providing "boutique" (i.e. "a small company that offers highly specialized services or products") services. As such we effort at coming to know as much about our Client as we do about our profession (to wit: Criminal Defense Litigation). "Throughout the entire legal process, Mr. Haber's responsible and reliable nature shone brightly. He meticulously planned each step of our defense strategy, leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit of justice. His attention to detail and unwavering commitment to our case instilled a sense of confidence and reassurance in us during what was undoubtedly a challenging time." This paragraph has much to unpack but my topline thoughts are that it's easy to be interested at the outset, but remaining equally concerned & attentive through a case's resolution is part of what makes #HaberPA a boutique law firm, differentiating us from many others who are all about "the pay day" & who become far less concerned after the Client's check has cleared. I'll also add that Lee Child's character Jack Reacher is spot-on each time that he says "details matter", as they do, especially in Criminal Cases. "What truly sets Mr. Haber apart is his ability to exceed all expectations. Not only did he deliver on his promises, but he also surpassed them with his exceptional courtroom performance and legal expertise. His strategic maneuvers and quick thinking were instrumental in securing a favorable outcome for my husband." I don't have ESP, a crystal ball, Tarot cards, an Ouija board or any other way to guarantee what will happen, but after 32+ years I can & do foresee the reasonable probabilities in each case, strategically wield & manipulate the Rules of Criminal Procedure & Evidence & am not above employing guile & taking advantage of loopholes & technicalities which inure to my client's benefit (as "we're in it to win it"). "Beyond his remarkable legal acumen, Mr. Haber demonstrated genuine care and empathy towards our family. He took the time to listen to our concerns, providing both legal counsel and emotional support throughout the entirety of our case. His genuine compassion and dedication to our well-being were truly commendable." Of this I am most proud. I recently replied in part to prior Client's kind review stating: "A large portion of #HaberPA's mantra is to "take a 'Global Approach' to the Client & the case & come to understand the Client & her/his situation", & we stand by that blueprint in each & every case." I care (admittedly in some cases & for some clients more than others), always have regard for & some degree of altruism for my clients, but when it's recognized by the Client (as here) it's heartwarming. "Thanks to Michael Haber's outstanding representation, my husband received the justice he deserved. I cannot recommend him highly enough to anyone in need of a skilled and compassionate criminal defense attorney. If you're searching for legal advocacy that goes above and beyond, look no further than Michael Haber. Five stars without hesitation!" All I will say to this is "thank you" once again, both for you kind words & exceptionally moving Client Review. Gratefully, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Money Well Spent

Well to start I would like to thank Mr. Haber and his team for all of their hard work and dedication to my case. I am a US Marine Corps Veteran that was facing a15year mandatory minimum . Over a period of two and a half years I was on house arrest with traveling restrictions Mr Haber and his team sub...mitted numerous requests to the courts for travel they all were granted. Mr Haber and his team went above and beyond to protect me from any misconduct or mistreatment from the court or state. Mr Haber and his staff they are very knowledgeable of the law and His expertise and professionalism was essential to this great success. I am very grateful that I won’t be leaving my wife and children for any amount of time. I am a free man. With a heart full of gratitude. USMC vet.

Michael Haber

Replied last March 26, 2024

“Dear Anonymous Client, Thank you so much for your kind words (in the form of #HaberPA's 238th Client Review on AVVO) &, more importantly (to me personally), thank you for your service to our great Country as one of "the few, the proud, the Marines". Your wife submitted an anonymous review (#HaberPA's 236th on AVVO - anyone can find it 2 reviews below this one), hers was based upon her unique interaction with me while you were pretrial detained in jail, unable to post bond due to the absolute ineptness of the first lawyer whom your family had hired & my detailed response was tailored to her experience. Your independent review allows me to expound on my reply to her, but with a more in depth discussion of your situation. You are an Honorably Discharged military veteran who served in Iraq & Afghanistan and who was primarily assigned to a "demining squad". Why do I know that & what relevance does it have? I know because I fully vetted your life experience with you so as to both come to understand my client & also in consideration of possible "mitigation of sentence" issues. (At #HaberPA we enter every case with the intent to "win", but "winning" has many definitions & reality dictates that while we "pull all stops" in efforting at securing a Nolle Pros / dismissal / "Not Guilty" verdict / acquittal, we'd be remiss in our duty were we to fail to consider the possibilities of either plea negotiations or an adverse judgment, the latter requiring us to contemplate mitigation strategies - i.e. ways to secure a reduction in sentence - & this is something that we do from the get go & contemporaneous with tearing apart State evidence & building a defense case.) In any event you're diagnosed with PTSD (understandably so after what you experienced in the theater of operations) & while you improve every day you've not been able to hold a job since your discharge, instead caring for your 2 young daughters while you receive VA care & your wife works full & overtime. For a literal period of years two scumbags (people you knew but not that they were Federal Confidential Informants trying to "work off" time from their own federal drug cases by proactively setting up others for arrest) had hounded you to secure cocaine for them. You repeatedly said no but they were incessant, knowing your mental state, your family's financial situation &, as predators do, sensing your weakness. Over time & with repeated promises of booty & security they wore you down, you agreed to secure 2 kilos of cocaine & when you delivered them you were arrested on the spot. As you had no prior criminal history & given the facts (both as alleged by the government & as proffered by you) we put forth a classic Entrapment Defense. We compelled disclosure of the CIs, built our case & when the time was right we filed a Written Demand for Speedy Trial. A mere handful of questions into his direct examination the CI caused a Mistrial & we had to start over. For reasons which I outlined in your wife's review the case was ultimately dismissed, but the important thing is that we skillfully & strategically wielded both the Rules of Criminal Procedure & the Rules of Evidence to take the tactical advantages which resulted in the dismissal, but we also employed a great deal of guile in accomplishing that end. That said, knowing that which you willfully sacrificed & the price that you continue to pay for that sacrifice so that I, the ones whom I love & every other American can live under the umbrella of the freedom that you & your military brethren so selflessly provide, your case was particularly meaningful to me. Noting that demining in Middle East war zones is all but unfathomable to me, still, in light of the villainous scum who simply sought personal profit from their intentional criminal acts off of your selfless service & unwilling penance is deplorable. I could not be prouder to have helped anyone else. Semper Fi & thank you again (for everything). Respectfully, 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 Sarah Jones | April 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best Outcome In Light of the Circumstances

A few weeks ago, an officer dressed in civilian clothing showed up at my home claiming that my daughter was inside and that he needed to ask her some questions. Not knowing what this was about I asked him to leave and advised that she was not inside. Despite my efforts to get him to go away, he summo...ned an arrest squad to my home. Sirens were played (multiple times) and with a mega-phone he continued to insist that my daughter come outside. Eventually (after a few minutes), I let them inside to search my home. With guns in hand upon entering they searched for her with no luck. However, the lead detective essentially explained they would continue to harass me at my home and “hunt her down” until she was in custody. While the police were inside my home, I called Michael to retain him (on this case) and come up with a plan on what I should do. The plan was to coordinate a surrender. However, my daughter at the time was very pregnant and slated to be induced just a few days later. Understanding her condition, Michael did what Michael does. He got on the phone with the detective (and even the state attorney’s office) and immediately got them to backdown until she delivered her baby (he is that good!). In the meantime, the alleged victim continued to add pressure upon the police department , making Michael’s job even more difficult. But he continued to “pacifier” the detective on countless occasions. Once my daughter delivered her baby, Michael coordinated a safe surrender. We met him at the station, he thoroughly explained to her what she should expect and explained to her what her rights are and the main one being “the right to remain silent”. Michael timed the surrender so that she would spend as little time away from her newborn as possible (considering the circumstances). At the bond hearing, the State put up fight (in light of her priors) requesting that the Judge only release her with an ankle monitor. Michael informed the judge about her new born child and that If she were to have the ankle monitor she would be sitting in jail for several days - essentially, punishing the new born baby. But, even via a zoom hearing Michael commands a court room, he says what he needs to say and is relentless. My daughter was released the same day! Ive known Michael for years and he is the guy you want when you or someone you love is in jam. He is a smart guy and comes up with the best strategy in the interest of his clients.

Michael Haber

Replied last April 27, 2023

Dear Sarah, Thank you for sharing your daughter's situation. Without violating confidence or disclosing confidential, privileged information I'll expound as much as I can for context. Plain and simple, the Detective who showed up at your house was a d*ck, a complete & utter d*ck. I get that he had a job to do but there's no reason why it had to be done with such attitude, disrespect & a wanton disregard for your family. You called me in real time (while he was there with the warrant squad, noting both that he didn't have a warrant & that he was out of his jurisdiction, having traveled to your home in another city without any representative from your city's PD, much less noticing them of his intent) & when you asked him to speak with your / your daughter's lawyer he refused. He wouldn't explain the "why" of anything to you, rather he simply & rudely lobbed & levied threats (I could hear him in the background... inexcusable) to you & yours until he was satisfied that your daughter was not on scene. To be honest I was incensed, with a gut reaction of advising you to file an Internal Affairs complaint against him (again, even if he were justified in his ends his means were insufferably unbecoming, & cops like that should not be on the street interacting with civilians), but revenge is a dish best served cold (& believe you me, he will get his, but I digress...). I called the PD but only got voicemail so, presuming that Officer Unfriendly was ducking me I reached out to a friend at the State Attorney's Office who agreed to contact the PD & get the Detective to accept my call, which he thereafter did. He explained to me why he was there (i.e. Domestic Violence allegations from your daughter's baby-father), what his Probable Cause was & what charges he planned on levying. I then explained to him that your daughter was due to be induced in 72 hours time & that the booking process would jeopardize both her & the baby. It took a direct quasi-threat that I was following up our discussion with an email to him, to his superiors (e.g. his Lt., Capt, & Chief) & to the State Attorney's Office documenting the risk that he was contemplating, together with the facts that while his complaining witness (a proven liar who has his own Domestic Violence criminal past with your daughter) claimed a mortal fear of your daughter she posed no threat to the community, was not a flight risk & was represented by counsel who was willing to surrender her just as soon as she was medically cleared. No doubt realizing the extent of the risk the Detective agreed to back down & wait until the baby was born & both mom and child were medically cleared, at which time I agreed to personally surrender her at the station. I will add that you got her OBGYN on the phone with us & he was kind enough to author a letter advising of the medical concerns (e.g. bed rest until delivery) which I attached to my confirmatory email to the Detective. It took 3 weeks but your granddaughter entered the world, your daughter received a clean bill of health & so we began the surrender process. I arranged for a bondsman, worked the clock to minimize the time spent in custody (noting that no one "controls" Corrections) & within about 12 hours time your daughter was in Bond Court (DV cases require a mandatory appearance before bond can be posted). At that Hearing the ASA wanted bond to include total lockdown with a GPS monitor (which, given the circumstances, frankly was not an unreasonable ask) but it's not quite that simple to effect & the process to do so would likely have required several days in custody, time which was not available given nursing issues. In the end we convinced the Judge to overrule the State & grant a monetary bond. With skill & experience we did all that we could possibly do to smooth this process & now the real work begins (exposing this case for the BS story that it is). After we exonerate your daughter we'll deal with the Detective. Again, TYVM! MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by Damarys | April 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Michael Adam Haber is the best in what he does!

I had a complicated arrested around October, and when my partner and I got arrested and taken to one of the Miami Jails, we were both charged for arrests I felt was not fair. I called the cops to help me out instead I got arrested and so did my boyfriend. After seeking reviews on several lawyers that... can help my particular case, I found the reviews of Michael Adam Haber. I gave a call and he consulted me what would be best and advised me for a lawyer for my boyfriends case, as well as taking on my case at a fair price. He also advised me to enroll with advocate program to show the courts I am trying to improve from the negative experience of being arrested. With patience and focus on how to improve my status in showing the courts I am not one to be sent to jail for the arrests I was given. I am happy to be doing community service and I learned my lesson in what happened on that night, and moving forward feeling free and going back to my prior goals feels amazing and I really am grateful for the work of Michael Adam Haber, he helped me and helped my partner with our cases.

Michael Haber

Replied last April 04, 2023

Dear Damarys, Thank you for your kind words (in the form of #HaberPA's 229th Client Review on AVVO). Because you can't be identified and so as to provide the folks with some context I am going to expound a bit (and I will have to correct just one minor misstatement). You and your boyfriend (B/F) had a heated dispute which resulted in your calling the police. By the time they arrived things had already cooled. You did your best to explain as much to the cops but, as with most every DV call, they were not leaving without one of you in 'cuffs (they do that to avoid risk of liability). As they took your B/F away you protested, resulting in what we in the biz call being held in "Contempt of Cop" and "gratuitous charges" (in your case they arrested you for Battery on a LEO and Resisting Arrest with Violence, both felonies). Knowing that they were wearing body cam (both your and your B/F's arrest reports told us so) I asked you for an honest answer as to whether or not the BWC footage would corroborate the officer's allegations. When you unequivocally said "yes" I immediately advised you to enroll in and complete an Anger Management Class (in fact we used the very same one that the State Attorney's Office contracts with for their diversion program, albeit without the State's knowledge or consent). I did this up front as not only as a hedge against a potentially losing hand but also as a proactive step which we could use as leverage if need be and also, frankly, as if the allegations were true then while it'd take a few hours of your life and also likely benefit us in court it might also be personally beneficial to you later in life. Anyhow, to your credit you enrolled in and promptly completed the class, arming me with a little ammo for our arsenal. Meantime I could not ethically represent both you and your B/F so I provided your B/F with another attorney's contact info (someone who would independently represent your B/F's interests whether they continued to align with yours or not) and I took on your cases both as criminal defense counsel in your felony case and as your Victim Rights Advocate in your B/F's DV case. In the later capacity I prepared and filed a Verified Non-Prosecution Affidavit with the DV Prosecutor advising that not only did you not wish to prosecute the case but that if you were subpoenaed as a witness against your will then due to your own independent prosecution you would refuse to testify and invoke the 5th on "advise of counsel" as to each and every question asked. As the DV case was dismissed this worked a charm (and also saved your B/F's lawyer a ton of work); however your felony prosecution continued. While you were taking Anger Management classes I was busy reviewing discovery, including the (let's just call it "unflattering") BWC footage. Afterward, when we agreed that we had no leg to stand on, I initiated plea discussions, using your acceptance of responsibility, your amenability to treatment and your proactive insight and actions to our advantage (just as I has anticipated). I believe largely due to that (i.e. your proactive follow-through) the officers agreed to your admission into a diversionary program, the favorable conditions of which I was able to structure with your Assistant State Attorney. It was not me being brilliant so much as my experience that got us here, but even were I brilliant then my experience would be meaningless without your hard work and commitment. Yours is an excellent example of both just how easily things can go south with the police and how trusting your lawyer can redirect things back to true north. So as much as you thank me (and I am most appreciative to be sure) know that I both thank you and recognize that I could not have pulled this off (not as favorably anyhow) without your diligence and effort. I am very much looking forward to listening to the State formally announce a Nolle Pros in your case and then expunging this from your record. Gratefully, MAH/Esq.

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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

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2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

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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