Michael Adam Haber

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Michael Adam Haber

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

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

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

12555 Biscayne Boulevard, # 893, North Miami, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michael

Biography

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

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

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

35 years

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

Michael A. Haber, Esq. has represented over 1,000 criminal traffic cases, including misdemeanor and felony DUI charges, including DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide cases.

35 years

40%
Domestic Violence 10%

Michael A. Haber, Esq. has represented both the criminally accused and has also regularly served as a victim's rights' advocate in domestic violence cases since 1991.

35 years

10%
Expungement 10%

Michael A. Haber, Esq. regularly assists folks in sealing and expungment cases, oftentimes for out-of-State clients who never need to appear in court. This process can be done remotely.

35 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

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

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 34 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1991

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

#HaberPA

12555 Biscayne Boulevard, # 893, North Miami, FL, 33181

criminallaw.com/lawyer/michael-a-haber

Online Presence

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Michael Adam Haber's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

271 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 271 reviews

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

Great Lawyer !

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

Michael Haber

Replied last November 06, 2024

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

Posted by Okeilo | November 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

BEST LAWYER EVER - EASY PROCESS & NO JAIL TIME

I was facing 5 years minimum. Michael got me into a pre trial diversion program and had the charges dismissed in as little as 6 months. He is a precise and aggressive lawyer. It surely was money well spent. He knew exactly what i was facing, adjusted and knew exactly what needed to be done. He is als...o very knowledgeable and knows whats to be expected as both a client and in court. I'd recommend him to all my friends and family seeking legal consultation. Thank you Michael. I dont know what i would've done with our you. Best regards, Okeilo Morgan

Michael Haber

Replied last November 05, 2024

Dear Okeilo, Thank you very much for your kind words & sincere 5-Star Client Review (#HaberPA's 255th here on AVVO). A part of me wishes that you hadn't identified yourself so that I could have discussed the facts & circumstances of your case (which were fascinating - aside alert for the folks: although individual clients are generally interesting, sadly, after 33+ years in the Criminal Defense Litigation business, "fascinating" isn't a word that I get to use often to describe cases as most run the gamut from "mundane" to "routine") but it is what it is & I'll do my best to share what I can without disclosing any confidences or otherwise violating the sanctity of the attorney-client relationship. The Rules of Professional Responsibility state: "As a representative of clients, a lawyer performs various functions. As an adviser provides a client with an informed understanding of the client’s legal rights and obligations and explains their practical implications. As an advocate, a lawyer zealously asserts the client’s position under the rules of the adversary system. As a negotiator, a lawyer seeks a result advantageous to the client but consistent with requirements of honest dealing with others. As an evaluator, a lawyer acts by examining a client’s legal affairs and reporting about them to the client or to others." In your case I was tasked with serving in all of those capacities plus one more, to wit: a "Choreographer" (i.e. I had to "compose the sequence of steps and moves" designed to convince a Prosecutor to offer you diversion), but let's step back for a moment & take a bird's eye view of the Criminal Justice System. When Police make an arrest (any arrest of anyone for any crime - here in The Sunshine State anyhow) they are (or should be) convinced that Probable Cause exists to believe that person X committed crime Y in their jurisdiction, & when it comes to felony arrests (like yours) as a condition precedent to booking you into a Jail (which is mandatory in all Florida felony cases) they must swear out a Probable Cause Affidavit which explains "the why" of their belief. After that a Prosecutor (who presumably knows more about the law, Rules of Criminal Procedure & Rules of Evidence than your Arresting Officer) is tasked with reviewing & reassessing the case as a "Minister of Justice". I like to think that most Cops & most Assistant State Attorney's are conscientious & honorable but the fact is that most ASA's view the Officer as Moses descending Mt. Sinai & her/his PCA as the tablets containing The 10 Commandments, etched by the hand of G-d (in other words, many more times than not the State rubber stamps the Police version of events without question or concern), & that's precisely what happened in your case. As a consequence of the time that you & I spent together, our collective attention to detail & the evidence / proof that we were able to generate I was equipped to fulfill all of my ethical duties to you (i.e. to be an advisor, advocate, negotiator & evaluator), & with assists from my dependable Private Investigator & ardent Forensic Psychologist (i.e. "our team") I was able to choreograph (again "compose the sequence of steps and moves" designed to convince a Prosecutor to offer you Diversion), a resolution that the State had not envisioned at the outset (again, you were arrested by a proverbial Moses after an allegorical G-d's command) but which you & I had identified & targeted as our "primary litigation objective". Of course I had to prepare you for the very real possibility (probability even) that we might not be successful & that if we weren't then you'd need to decide whether or not to accept the best Plea Bargain that I could broker or to bunker down & prepare for Trial (which is part of my ethical mandate) but none of that was necessary as "Plan A" panned out in your case. It doesn't always work out that way but I'm thrilled that it did for you & I'm grateful for your kind words. Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer to hire

I was in a very stressful situation at the airport and felt overwhelmed with anxiety, not knowing what to do or what the potential consequences would be. Thankfully, my brother recommended Mr. Michael, and I didn't hesitate for a second to hire him for my case. From the moment I reached out to him..., Mr. Michael took charge and guided me through the entire process with professionalism and care. His expertise and clear advice helped me navigate the situation smoothly, easing my worries every step of the way. I can't thank him enough for his hard work, dedication, and the peace of mind he provided during such a stressful time. Mr. Michael, your support truly made all the difference. This review doesn't fully capture my gratitude for everything you did. Thank you once again for your efforts and invaluable guidance!

Michael Haber

Replied last November 05, 2024

Dear Anonymous, Thank you very much for your kind words in the form of #HaberPA's 254th 5-Star Client Review on AVVO, & also thank you for having authored it anonymously (as that allows me to both opine as to the generic facts & circumstances of your case as well as to offer up relevant "Pro-Tips" for the folks)! While you were at the Airport with your sister an argument occurred between your sister and an airline employee. The dispute got loud & rapidly resulted in some degree of physicality between the 2 women. You tried to intervene on your sister's behalf, before you knew it Police had quickly inserted themselves into the ensuing melee & you wound up getting arrested for Resisting Arrest without Violence (more specifically your Arresting Officer alleged that "while attempting to place Defendant's sister into custody Defendant placed himself between me and his sister, obstructing my attempt to arrest her"). Naturally you had a different take (e.g. you were unaware of the Cops until they had both literally & physically manhandled you out of the way) but that didn't stop The PoPo from arresting both you & your sister (you for a Misdemeanor & your sister on Felony charges). Having had no prior involvement with the Criminal Justice System you were referred to me for representation (your sister had her own Criminal Defense Lawyer). After I reviewed your Arrest Report you & I engaged in a detailed conversation over the telephone, wherein we discussed the details of your case, your personal situation & your unique needs. This conversation enabled me to identify the possible legal pathways forward & you to select the one which best suited your interests, after which I quoted you a fair fee for the contemplated legal services & we each then went about our lives (me in defending you & you in carrying on with your daily activities without worry while I did my job). During the course of your case (which took less than 2 months from Arrest to Dismissal) I kept you fully informed, provided you with information & documents upon receipt & I was always available to you whenever you emailed, texted or called, either fielding your concerns in real time or within a short window thereafter, but in any event never leaving you hanging. Meantime you were an exemplary client, leaving me to do what I had to do on your behalf & asking relevant questions which staved off potential problems for both of us (e.g. before you planned an international trip, much less bought airline tickets, you asked me about your ability to do so, allowing me to prepare a legally sufficient motion, electronically file & serve it on all relevant parties, calendar it for hearing, litigate it & secure a Court Order which was intended to avoid any potential issue with your surety / bail bondsman & or with ICE upon your return to the U.S.). Far too many clients fail to ask before acting & either complicate their, my or both of our lives so, & for the benefit of folks, know that as your lawyer is your employee you can & should should both feel & be perfectly free to ask questions, seek guidance & expect professionalism & performance. As I was well aware of your Judge's tendencies & the Prosecutor's protocols (specifically that your Judge has Trial settings without "Status Hearings" / "Soundings", that the State almost always fails to tender discovery on time & that the State wouldn't be given any leeway / slack) we chose to demand Discovery & Trial & keep Diversion as a proverbial "Golden Parachute". Your case was set for Trial 58 days after your arrest & as predicted the State failed to provide discovery. I filed a Motion for State Continuance 5 days beforehand, appeared via Zoom (with you on standby but not online) & when your Arresting Officer wasn't online on time the Judge denied the State's request for an extension of time, forcing a "Nolle Pros" / Dismissal in your absence. Now we'll expunge the case & restore your good name. Congrats & thanks again! MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by Daisbelys Gamboa | October 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Amazing lawyer.

Thank you for all your help and professionalism. Everything with him is different, is on time and call, emails and results. We really appreciate your patience and support with us.

Michael Haber

Replied last October 31, 2024

Dear Daisbelys, Thank you very much for your kind, succinct Client Review (#HaberPA's 253rd here on AVVO). As yours is far too unique a first name to take any chances with I won't share the "what what and why" of your case with the folks; instead I'll take this opportunity to comment on your observation of our services. For 33+ years we've provided both Criminal Defense Litigation & Victim Rights Advocacy primarily in the SE-FL community (i.e. The 305, The 954 & The 561) & we do so in a "boutique" fashion. What do we mean by "boutique"? That's a great question & the answer is that we're a small, exclusive business who's mantra / business model is to consistently offer & provide custom-tailored, individualized, personalized service to each client in every case. We intentionally DO NOT take a "cookie cutter" approach; rather we consider the unique facts & circumstances of each case and the distinct needs, wants & wishes of every client. For example: You and I could both be arrested for DUI, & we might be arrested just a few hours apart on the very same evening & by the same Police Officer; but while we share those common denominators our cases & situations are not going to be identical. One of us may have been stopped for speeding & the other for failure to maintain a lane in traffic or for running a stop sign or one of us may have been in a Traffic Accident or been asleep in our car on the roadside. One of us may have taken FSTs / Field Sobriety Tests / Roadside Sobriety Tests & the other not; similarly one of us may have provided a Breath Sample by blowing into a Breathalyzer / Intoxilyzer while the other may have refused, or one of us may have a #DoubleRefusal (aside alert: a "Double Refusal" is a DUI Defense Lawyer's best pal, for more on this please see #HaberPA's VideoFAQ # 322) "What’s a “Double Refusal” / Can I Refuse FSTs and Breath?" @ https://youtu.be/IGfX_B0fg3w & shameless plug alert: If you've not yet done so If you've not yet done so then please join our beloved 2,610 subscribers who've contributed to 712,206 views on #MichaelHaberLaw, #HaberPA's YouTube channel @ www.youtube.com/c/michaelhaberlaw & enjoy our 401 short, creative, informative & hopefully entertaining videos) one of us may have a Warrant or be Driving with a Suspended License / DWLS. One of us may have had minor children, Contraband, Controlled Substances or an Open Container in the car. One of us may have professional licensing or other similar concerns and the other not. The point is that each case & each client are sentient, #HaberPA knows this & acts accordingly. To #HaberPA being "boutique" means that we're easily reachable by phone, email or on the internet, we practice open, honest, direct & frequent communication, we take "Global Approach" to both you & your case, we come to understand you & your situation, we adopt your interests as our own, we identify & secure realistic litigation objectives, we quote & honor reasonable fees in writing, we rapidly investigate & prepare your case, we concurrently prepare precautionary mitigation materials, we won't engage in delay, grovel, kowtow, stipulation or surrender, we relentlessly challenge State Witnesses & State Evidence, we strategically wield the Rules of Evidence & tactically manipulate the Rules of Criminal Procedure, we ethically employ guile to accomplish your goal, we take advantage of any Loophole / Technicality, we artfully conduct Voir Dire / Jury Selection, we masterfully employ the art of Cross Examination, we conjure & make persuasive argument & we'll pull out all stops to move Heaven & Earth to achieve your goal, secure your acquittal & restore your good name. #HaberPA was established in 1991, we have no history of professional discipline whatsoever & we've earned each and every one of our literally hundreds of 5-Star Client Reviews (which now includes yours). With that borderline boastfulness behind, thank you once again for your kind time & words. MAH/Esq.

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2024

Free consultation

Thank-you Much appreciated for taking the time on the phone to give legal advice.

Michael Haber

Replied last October 17, 2024

Dear Anonymous, I love this short, sweet, to the point, unsolicited & unexpected Client Review (#HaberPA's 252nd on AVVO). As the folks don't know who you are (even I'm unsure) I'm gonna take an educated guess that you're the person who called me yesterday & inquired about a friend who's been in custody in Broward County for several months, who's PD withdrew, who hadn't been appointed new counsel, who's previously set November Court Date was removed, remained unscheduled, who'd gone to the Courthouse to speak with a Deputy Clerk & who left more confused than when you arrived. You were desperately seeking advise & I wound up spending about 45 "mid-day" minutes with you on the phone. If this is you then great (& thank you again for your kind words) but if not then what I'm about to say (er, type) applies nonetheless. Having a significant internet presence (especially on AVVO but on other platforms as well, e.g. Facebook = "Miami.Criminal.Lawyer", X = "Sharky910", YouTube = "MichaelHaberLaw", etc.) is a double-edged sword. On the 1 hand it's a good source of business but on the other hand it's a full-time job. While I can't quantify the endless potpourri of calls, texts, emails, messages, comments & other contacts that I receive on a daily basis I can tell you that it can be overwhelming. Due to sheer volume (but also the many improper, impolite & insensitive people who call at 2:00 am or who are inquiring about matters beyond both my geographic & pragmatic practice areas) & the absurd proliferation of spam, phishing & present political reaches, unless I know who's on the other end of the line I tend not to field phone calls in real time, opting instead to let them go to voicemail & then follow-up by text to ensure that the caller is not one of those dreaded "improper, impolite & insensitive people". That said yesterday I just so happened to answer an unknown albeit a local phone call & while I wholeheartedly expected to find a survey or a robocall instead I found you (again assuming that "you are him"). As you tried to explain the purpose of the call (having just left the Courthouse & being more confused than when you entered) & being verbally flustered I began to ask questions & as you answered the situation became clear. Your concern was for your neighbor, a friend who was taken into custody after having been arrested on a new felony case while he was a fugitive for a preexisting felony case for which he had a FTA (Failure to Appear) Warrant. Your friend thus had 2 pending felony charges & a "No Bond" hold. His PD either withdrew or was discharged & he'd been sitting in the Broward County Jail for several months with no Court date on record. While you wanted to help you were unable to afford to hire a lawyer & so you were seeking advise that you could pass along which would be of value to your pal. We were able to look at the Clerk's docket together & I walked you through the only scenario which I could envision, to wit: suggesting that you tell your friend that he should, from the jail, get his case placed on the Court's calendar for "Report re: Counsel". As to "the how" of this either his jail counselor, a fellow inmate (jails & prisons tend to have "jailhouse lawyers", some of whom are actually lawyers but I digress) or he himself could submit a written request to the Judge's Judicial Assistant simply stating that he would appreciate a few moments of the Court's time to address his lack of legal counsel, noting that if he does have a criminal defense lawyer then he's unaware as he hasn't been contacted by anyone & no defense counsel appears on his docket. In my experience any Judge who receives such a correspondence will immediately set the matter for hearing & promptly resolve the issue. The time spent was productive & you were most grateful (ergo my belief that "you are him"). In any event it's always my pleasure to help, even if I'm not hired. Thanking you again & wishing your friend 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

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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Richard Oberdorfer

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Roy Warren

Criminal defense lawyer

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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