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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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 103 reviews | Professionalism

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

Thank you Michael!!!

I retained Michael to handle two citations that I received after I was pulled over for driving with a suspended license due to an alleged lapse in auto insurance that I never received notice of. Michael came up with a game plan, gathered and organized all of the necessary evidence proving that my ...auto insurance never lapsed, attended my arraignment, and GOT THE CASE DISMISSED. Throughout this process Michael was incredibly thorough and reassuring, making this entire ordeal completely stress free! I would 100% recommend Michael to anyone!

Michael Haber

Replied last September 09, 2024

Dear Anonymous, Thank you very much for your kind words in the form of #HaberPA's 249th 5-Star Client Review on AVVO. As no one knows who you are I'm quite comfortable sharing something about your situation with the folks. Yours was a common tale. You were NOT stopped for any traffic violation (i.e. you weren't speeding, you didn't blow through a "traffic control device" & you didn't have any "defective equipment"); rather you were stopped because your license plate / your vehicle was "red-flagged" by a "License Plate Recognition Camera" (a/k/a a "Digital Watcher"). For those who don't know LPRs are stationary cameras operated by Law Enforcement agencies which scan each & every license plate that passes by & alerts Police when a corresponding "red-flag" appears (typical situations are "Amber Alerts" - but also Silver, Purple & Blue Alerts, Unassigned Tag, Stolen Tag or Stolen Vehicle alerts & the dreaded "Driving with a Suspended License" alerts - note that as it applies to you I'll chime in on this last category more below). In your case a LDR DWLS hit resulted in a stop & ultimately a Promise to Appear arrest / Notice to Appear arrest for a Financial Responsibility Suspension / FR Suspension which was due to a reported insurance lapse as well as a Traffic Infraction citation for DWLS-Unknowningly. As to these offenses the DWLS-FR is a Criminal Traffic offense (with a mandatory Court appearance) & the Unknowing-DWLS is a Traffic Infraction. The reason that you were given a PTA / NTA (as opposed to being 'cuffed, stuffed into a squad car, perp-walked into the jail, booked, forced to either post bond or attend an Initial Appearance / Bond Hearing & then secure some form of pretrial release) was a combination of your neither harassing nor challenging your Stop Officer (rather you were polite, respectful & demurred to his authority) coupled with the fact that Officer Friendly (who could just as easily have become, in true to life Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde fashion, Officer Unfriendly, had you behaved differently) believed you when you explained that while the car is registered to you it's your parents, who reside further upstate, that maintain your insurance & whatever the screw-up may have been it happened without your knowledge. (Aside alerts: 1) Anyone who follows #HaberPA knows that we routinely advise against making statements to Law Enforcement in the moment - be it on the roadside, at a crime scene / "locus in quo", in an interrogation room or elsewhere- & instead to #UPx2 - i.e. "Shut-Up and Lawyer-Up" / invoke both The 5th & The 6th - but sometimes, like here, your heartfelt explanation can be the difference between "going for the ride" or being permitted to go about your business; & 2) when it comes to "Big Brother" DWLS stops the LDR only "knows" that the registered owner's driver license is suspended & as anyone could be driving the car at any given moment Cops have an obligation to ensure that the driver is in fact the registered owner, for if s/he is not then & should the red flag be the only basis for the detention then the stop is illegal, violating The 4th Amendment.) Anyhow, in this case you truly did not know, as soon as you became aware you so advised your parents, they immediately fixed the insurance glitch (as it turns out they had switched companies mid-policy & there was some communication failure between the insurance entities & FL-DMV, resulting in your FR suspension) & you immediately reinstated your DL so, by the time that your Dad called me he was able to provide me with proof of insurance (i.e. "Dec-Sheets" from both companies) & you were able to provide me with a screenshot of your reinstated FL-DL, both of which I was able to deliver to the State & the Court well in advance of your Arraignment & resulting in a prompt "Nolle Pros" / dismissal. You & your Dad did your "jobs" (were responsible), thus permitting me to do mine. Thanks for being a stellar client & for the review! Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

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 Ashley | August 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very satisfied

I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to Mr. Haber. I was being jerked around and left in the dark with a PD that was assigned to my case for 5 months. I had no discovery or info on my case at all. After seeking Mr. Haber’s counsel I knew I was in good hands. Before charging me a d...ime Mr. Haber gave me Knowledge on how to receive my documents. Thank you for always answering the phone and calling me back. Thank you for taking your job seriously, knowing what your doing, and caring about what your doing. Case beat in less than 5 months. I’m not a criminal but if I was I would keep you on retainer because you are awesome.

Michael Haber

Replied last August 15, 2024

Dear Ashley, Thank you very much for your kind words in the form of #HaberPA's 247th Client Review on AVVO. Since you didn't fully identify yourself, & as, per "MyNameStats" dot com, "Ashley" is the 172nd most popular given name in the USA (estimated at 373,715), I'm confident in my ability to share something about your case without violating client confidence & privilege. But before I do so, & not withstanding your legitimate criticism of the PD(s) who initially represented you, I want to be clear that I have the greatest respect for Public Defenders, most especially those here in The 305. Contrary to popular opinion it's not easy to get hired, much less to remain employed as a PD. It's an oftentimes thankless job that takes brains, ethics & effort, & attorney's who aren't fully committed to the cause simply don't last (not under The Honorable Carlos J. Martinez's watch anyhow). While it's inexcusable that you were never sent copies of the discovery / evidence in your case (which is truly as simple as forwarding to you emails sent to your lawyer by a Prosecutor), much less ever consulted about any of it, I'm sad to report that there are far too many privately retained Criminal Defense Lawyers out there who not only routinely epically fail in that precise way (aside alert: a lawyer's failure to keep a client informed about the status of the case is one of the most frequent grounds for attorney discipline by The Florida Bar), but in some ways it's arguably more painful when you're essentially paying someone to violate The Rules of Professional Conduct ("lawyer ethics") & to effectively commit legal malpractice at your expense (both financially & in actual point of fact). I know this to be true as a good portion of my clients come to me just as you did, after having been superficially "represented" by snake oil salesmen who took their money & then proceeded to recklessly botch the case, ergo my ability to quickly instruct you as to "how to receive my documents". Getting back to you & your case, once you were in possession of your discovery you forwarded it to me & from there we quickly got to work, together, as a team & just as the attorney-client relationship is intended to perform. Once I understood the State's theory of it's case against you (you were charged with Trespass & Battery) & the plea offer that had been extended (to wit: a "withhold of adjudication" with probation & a bevvy of special conditions) I outlined the various alternative paths forward & of those I identified you chose as "Plan A" beating down the State in an effort at securing Pretrial Diversion / PTD which you weren't offered as the victim refused ("Plan B" was a Trial, wherein we would - bad pun warning - proverbially beat your victim into submission & expose him for the lying crybaby that he was). I began to pound your Misdemeanor Prosecutor with Motions to Compel missing materials (which turned out to include several surveillance video & audio files) which we received & reviewed & which disclosed that we had no defense to the Trespass but that there was a good, triable case for the Battery (aside alert: reviewing discovery is critical as had those videos not been tendered then we would not have know the strength of the most damaging charge against you). Armed with that information I began plea negotiations which started well (we had a conscientious young ASA on the case) but which quickly broke down when that ASA was reassigned & we got a new disinterested Prosecutor. I ran the case up the flagpole, making it an issue with the State Attorney's Office & over the course of 6 or so weeks I ultimately convinced the Chief of County Court Prosecutions to agree to PTD, & even to throw in "Early Termination" as a bonus. In the end it took less than 4 (not 5, sorry) months, start to finish, to get you the resolution that you hoped for & have now secured. Congratulations & thank you again for sharing your thoughts with the folks. Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

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”

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Michael Adam Haber's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edward Martinez

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Friend

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

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Alexander Smith-Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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John Nohlgren

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Julio Torrente

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Rory Safir

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Bryan Owens

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Jason Downs

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

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

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Michael Gray

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Jeffrey Snyder

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Robert Spencer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Black

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Michael Stover

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Other

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

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Michelle Merson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Ashley Puro

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Matthew Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Catherine Drees

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Peter Schiaroli

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jaime Halscott

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Matthew Kindel

Criminal defense lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Joseph Nohavicka

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated, AVVO

2020

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2019

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated, AVVO

2019

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2018

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated, AVVO

2018

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2017

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated, Avvo

2017

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2016

Superb 10.0 5 Star Rated, Avvo

2016

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2015

Superb 10.0 5 Star Rating, AVVO.com

2015

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2014

Superb 10.0 5 Star Rating, AVVO.com

2014

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2013

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2012

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2011

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2010

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2009

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2008

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2007

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

Work Experience

2017 - 2018

Pres., #HaberPA

1991 - 2018

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

Associations

2017 - Present

AVVO

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Statewide)

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Miami chapter)

Life member

Education

N/A

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

law

Speaking Engagements

2024

2024

2023

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

2023

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

2023

2022

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

2022

2022

2022

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

2022

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

2022

2021

2021

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2021

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2020

Publications

2016

2016

2016

2016

2016

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2013

CNBC - American Greed Mad Money

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

Michael earned significant contribution points in 2026.

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