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 16 - 20 of 131 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Alexander Ripa | June 17, 2024 | Criminal Defense

Honest and knowledgeable attorney

In 2020, at age 17, I was pulled over and cited for Running a Stop Sign (an infraction) and Knowingly Driving on a Suspended License (a criminal traffic offense). I was going through a rough time and failed to deal with the citations in a time, a Bench Warrant and a Driver License suspension were i...ssued by the Court. i moved out of Miami and attempted to deal with the issue by myself by getting the criminal traffic case reset for Court and paying the infraction. By paying the infraction i was convicted and received points and, unfortunately, when i once again failed to appear on the DWLS case another Warrant issued. Now in 2024 I became a more mature and responsible young man who wanted to clear my name and secure a valid license, I wisely went to my father for help. my dad knew Mike and called and asked me to help me. Mike then researched the procedural history of your case and immediately filed a Motion to Set-Aside the Bench Warrant. Within a matter of a few days that was accomplished. the warrant was vacated) and Mike secured a 60 day extension of time so as to afford me an opportunity to secure a valid Driver License. Mike, then filed a Motion to Vacate the Conviction in the infraction case (so as to remove the points from my driver history) , provide you with the information that i needed to secure a valid DL and tasked me with doping the same, which i accomplished in a matter of about 2 weeks time. Once i provided Mike with my valid DL Mike filed a Notice of Compliance and set the matter for hearing. Before hearing on the criminal traffic case occurred the infraction Motion was heard, successfully litigated and the points were removed from my record. Today the criminal traffic case was heard and the State dismissed the charge, leaving me and your driver history righteous and giving me a new start without a criminal record. Mike is very honest and caring he is 10/10 recommended by myself. Thank you Mike !!!

Michael Haber

Replied last June 17, 2024

Dear Alex, Thank you very much for your detailed, procedurally spot-on analysis & gratuitous mea culpa (in the form of #HaberPA's 245th Client Review on AVVO). As you've given the folks more information about your case than I would have chosen to do (which is your privilege, literally, not mine - as, knowing that you chose to identify yourself, absent your express permission I would be bound by attorney-client privilege to maintain confidentiality & I would thus have been limited in what I could have disclosed) rather than expounding on the facts and circumstances of your case instead I'll focus on the learning opportunities that your case presents to the folks (& there are several). I suppose the most logical starting point would be to observe that sh*t happens in life (aside alert: contrary to Hollywood legend Forrest Gump didn't invent that phrase during his cross country run in 1979, upon which he embarked after Jenny had exploited him for sexual favors & then left him in the wee hours of the morning) & how we choose to deal with that sh*t can sometimes be more important than the sh*t itself. Here, had you 'fessed up to Pops & asked for his help upon receiving the citations (1 of which was an infraction with a worst case scenario of points being assessed to your DL but the other was a Criminal Traffic offense which carried not only the possibility of Jail time, Probation and Fines, but, far more importantly, & most especially for young people who are just embarking on the fantastic journey called "life" but really for anyone, a permanent Criminal Conviction and Scarlet Letter on your non-erasable Driver Record) then while you may have gotten a well-earned chiding what you would have avoided was a Warrant (or in your case 2 Warrants), points or the concurrent & inconvenience aggravation of having to deal with this mess years after-the-fact & amidst a time crunch. (Second aside alert: You're lucky that you got to deal with the Warrant on your terms because you could have just as easily been taken into custody, thrown in a cage and had to face a Judge in another County with Extradition as a possibility, & please believe me when I say that that would've seriously sucked.) Next, your father directed you to someone (me) who knew the procedural hurdles like the palm of his (my) hand, & that knowledge is what allowed me to assist you in a rapid, precise & flawless fashion. Again I ask for a leap of faith in believing me when I say that the only thing that blows more than screwing up your own situation is hiring "the wrong guy / gal" (i.e. paying someone who screws things up in your stead). Following that last point & as Jack Reacher sagely says: "Details matter!" It'd (generously) be arrogant, haughty, pompous & pretentious of me were I to fail to point out that "but for" your paying meticulous attention to my many instructions (which is painfully obvious to anyone who reads your Client Review as it pretty much tracks everything, soup to nuts) all of it would've been for naught. You could've easily blown off any or all of my directives, tried to cut corners or take shortcuts but you didn't; instead you diligently, faithfully & perfectly treated my mandates with the respect that they deserved. Some might attribute that to Darwinism but I attribute that to humility & maturity, which are 2 characteristics that any young person must develop should they want a happy, productive life & to be a responsible member of society. Finally I'd be remiss were I not to point out that while some things in life are inexcusable & incapable of being fixed far more things are forgivable & repairable if ("if") you have the guts to face & tackle them head on. While I wish that you'd've done so immediately the way things shook out you learned a valuable life lesson, & in hindsight you managed to do so at little personal cost. I know that your Dad is proud of you & for what it's worth so too am I. Wishing you all the best Kiddo. Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding legal representation

Can’t thank Michael enough in representing me and providing outstanding guidance and outcome on a minor but very serious matter. From the first call, Michael came up with a strategy to ease any further actions against me and ultimately fought strategically to get the case handled in a manner that bot...h myself and the courts felt was fair. Again, I couldn’t have gotten these results without Michael’s help, so if you are facing charges and want to make sure that you get the best representation, hire the best in town MIcheal aka “Sharkie”. Thanks Michael!

Michael Haber

Replied last May 10, 2024

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your kind words (in the form of #HaberPA's 242nd Client Review on AVVO). Yours comes on the heels of your wife's review & as I prophesized when replying to her (to wit: that I'd wait until you chimed in, hopefully anonymously), I can now discuss the facts & circumstances so that the folks will understand the pitfalls we had to traverse, what we accomplished & how we got from Point A to Point B. That said it all started by your having "found" me via a referral from another lawyer who doesn't handle criminal cases. You called me soon after you had gotten notice that the Police were looking to arrest you on a series of Retail Theft charges. I promptly met you, vetted the situation & quoted you an initial fee to reach out to the Cops, make inquiry, confirm the status of their investigation, determine if an arrest was imminent & if so then to arrange for your convenient, safe surrender. Once I was certain that The PoPo were going to effect a Probable Cause Arrest, charging you with 1 Felony & 1 Misdemeanor, I prearranged for bond (i.e. I put a surety in place) & then appeared with you & your wife at the Police Station where I ensured that your rights were both invoked & respected. During what I can best describe as "congenial conversation" with your Arresting Officers during the surrender process (you had 2 separate albeit related cases) I managed to convince them to charge you with a series of Misdemeanors as opposed to the expected Felony & Misdemeanor charges. (They initially intended to "aggregate" 4 of your 5 Petit Thefts into 1 Felony Grand Theft, & they had even contemplated charging you with Organized Scheme to Defraud, a more serious felony which would've kept you in jail overnight for a mandatory appearance). Once bail was posted & you bonded out we regrouped to discuss the options & lock down legal fees (noting that I credited you for the pre-surrender fee which you had paid against a fee to handle the cases through disposition). I then engaged the State Attorney's Office in an effort at securing an agreement to "consolidate" your 2 cases into 1 case. There were several reasons for this but, projecting forward into the future, my primary concern was that Florida Law limits citizens to seek 1 Seal or Expunge in their lifetime. Noting that I'm mathematically challenged I need not be Pythagoras to calculate that were we to "beat" both cases we could only Seal or Expunge 1 & you'd be stuck with the other. Now anyone who knows anything about Criminal Defense Litigation is aware that the State generally doesn't concern itself with such matters (i.e. they don't care about you, your future, your record, etc. - all that matters, especially in Criminal County Court to many a young, inexperienced Prosecutor, is convictions) & so I was prepared to file a Motion asking the Court to consolidate if the State shut us down. Long story short this was so critical that I agreed to waive your Speedy Trial rights so as to delay Arraignment long enough for me to piece together a "mitigation packet" which would, hopefully persuade the State to do right by you (kinda like the Cops did when they abandoned Felony charges). It took several weeks & I had to climb up to the top rung of the ladder before the Chief of County Court Prosecution agreed that had the Cops arrested you for a Felony then the cases would've been consolidated in Circuit Court & you'd be Diversion eligible (which was a problem in County Court given your multiple cases). A Consolidated Information was filed, you wisely jumped on a Diversion offer, soon enough you'll complete & then we'll file a Petition to Expunge. This is not braggadocio; rather it is an excellent example of what a skilled & experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer can do, in this instance tactically manipulating the Rules of Criminal Procedure & making artful, persuasive argument which inures to the Client's benefit. I'm both proud of myself & happy for you. 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 | May 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Client

You were referred to me by a trusted friend/lawyer who doesn't typically handle BUI cases. You promptly met with me at my convenience in my home; you explained in detail the process and protocol, as well as the possibilities and probabilities. You assessed my case, my interests, and then we establish...ed a game plan which we quickly put into action. We then met again to discuss these details, after which we committed to a course of action/litigation objective that we targeted and successfully achieved. You were consistently available and in touch with both me and my parents, cc'ing all on every correspondence, filing, and email throughout the process.

Michael Haber

Replied last May 07, 2024

Dear Client, Thank you for your very succinct, bullet-point styled Client Review (#HaberPA's 239th on AVVO) hitting many points of interest to prospective clients. As you've not identified yourself (& I know who you are) I'll share a something about the facts, circumstances & resolution of your case with the folks (so they'll understand "the why" of your praise). You were stopped at dusk for "planing" in a Manatee Zone (excessive speed) while captaining a vessel (your father's boat). After running you around the boat like a marionette (a tactic which Marine Police employ as de facto "Field Sobriety Tests" / FSTS), & not withstanding your appropriate compliance with most everything (the 2 things that you did "wrong" were not having any ID on the vessel & not having your FFWWC "Boating Safety Education Identification Card", both of which you should have had onboard) because they claimed to have smelled alcohol on your breath you were directed to board the FWC vessel to take marine sobriety exams. You agreed to take them (aside alert: be it on land or sea, in Florida FSTs are 100% voluntary, you do NOT have to take them &, unlike refusing a breath test your Driver License is NOT effected by your refusal to take FSTs - that said, & also unlike breath, where the Cops must advise you of the consequences of a refusal, they don't have to with FSTs & thus they almost never will) &, not surprisingly for anyone who's been boating all day, your performance was adjudged to have been "below standards", after which you were formally arrested for BUI (Boating Under the Influence / DUI on the water). When you arrived at the station you wisely refused breath & invoked Miranda. Without a BAC printout the State's theory of the case had to be "impairment of your normal faculties" & as a consequence of your refusal to blow (just like in a DUI) they'd be entitled to both a rebuttable presumption of impairment & to argue "consciousness of guilt" (i.e. the reason you didn't blow is as you knew that if you did then your BAC would've been >.08). That said I promptly met with you & your parents at your home, debriefed you, vetted your version of events against the Probable Cause Affidavit, explained the charge, the State's burden of proof, the protocol moving forward, the various options available to you & the most critical thing, to wit: That the BWC would tell the tale sans passion or prejudice, & what we see and hear should guide our trajectory. That proved true as within a few weeks we watched crystal clear video & audio which captured everything from FWC lighting you up to your "perp-walk" into the Jail, after which the toughest thing about your case was deciding what to do after analyzing the BWC footage as, while we couldn't refute the alleged odor of alcohol, if you were impaired then, not withstanding the FSTs (which I myself couldn't've aced on land & stone cold sober), it wasn't patent (i.e. you were responsive, respectful, appropriate & not visibly impaired), thus leaving us with a dilemma. With no viable Motion to Dismiss (the "stop" was lawful, the requisite "reasonable suspicion" for a BUI investigation existed & once you refused breath you were lawfully arrested) we had to decide whether to take our chances in a Trial or negotiate a plea. Fortunately we had a reasonable Prosecutor who agreed to offer you a "Deferred Prosecution" agreement (de facto "Diversion") & you chose to take that safe path, whereby in 9 months time & after jumping through a few proverbial hoops you'll earn a dismissal. The choice was yours to make & while it was torture for me (as your case screamed "Reasonable Doubt" & I'd've loved to have taken it to Trial) I expect that you made the right decision (for you - & that's what matters). I was honored to have been referred to you by another lawyer, for the trust placed in me by you & your family & I look forward to you case being dismissed in short order. Thank you again for your kind words. Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Expungement

Mr. Haber is very professional and always on top with everything. I knew I could have relied on him with multiple cases. Very great gentlemen and always on point with everything he does. I am very thankful for everything he has done, I highly recommend hiring Mr. Haber with any legal issues.

Michael Haber

Replied last March 26, 2024

“Dear Anonymous, Thank you so very much for your kind words (in the form of #HaberPA's 237th Client Review on AVVO). #HaberPA loves taglines and over the years we have conjured and pushed many. For example, "#UPx2" is a modified acronym that stands for "Shut-Up and Lawyer-Up" and is a quick and easy way to remember both to and how to invoke your 5th Amendment Right to Remain Silent and your 6th Amendment Right to Counsel. "The Three Wrongs", is a reference to being in "the wrong place at the wrong time and coming into contact with the wrong cop", the point of which is to suggest that you have some degree of control over both where and with whom you choose to go / to be but there remains a variable ("the wrong cop") over which you have no control and which can quickly ruin your day (in any event there's no denying that the convergence of these "three wrongs" definitely will not make a right). "The Three Ms" refer to "Motion" (in the year 1686 Sir Isaac Newton's masterpiece, the "Principia Mathematica Philosophiae Naturalis", was published postulating his Three Laws of Motion, the 3rd of which is that "for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction"), "Merton" (Professor Robert K. Merton coined the "Law of Unintended Consequences", which holds that while you may act intending "X" result, unanticipated or unforeseen outcomes can and do happen, and when they do, despite your lack of intent you remain accountable) and "Murphy" (in 1949, while working at Edwards Air Force Base on United States Air Force Project MX981 - a project designed to see how much sudden deceleration a person can stand in a crash - Captain Edward A. Murphy, an engineer, would first find an transducer which was incorrectly wired, then locate the responsible / irresponsible technician and reportedly say: "If there is any way to do it wrong, he'll find it", thus coining the now infamous "Murphy's Law"), together these "Three Ms" remind us of three things, to wit: No matter what you do sh*t is gonna happen, it's not possible to anticipate all of the potential sh*t that might happen and if "bad sh*t" can happen, then it will happen. Finally "The Three Cs" are a simply reference to "Cops, Courts and Constitutions" (as in: "When it comes to "The Three Cs" remember to #UPx2 and call #HaberPA, stat!"). If you're wondering why I just wrote 379 words using up 2,199 of the 4,000 characters allotted to me to respond the answer is simply that your Client Review just now inspired a similar catchphrase, to wit: "The Three Ss" - "Short, Succinct and Sweet" - as was your kind Client Review. That said you hired me to prepare and to file a Petition to Expunge your previously dismissed criminal case, which is far from rocket science but, still, is a painstakingly detailed process. Having done hundreds of these over 3+ decades I have streamlined that part of the process that we can control (note that I have no control over how long or efficient either the State Attorney's Office or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement chooses to be); specifically I have all of the forms handy and ready (they are "plug and play", simply needing to be personalized to the client's specific case), once tasked I customize and email them to the client with detailed step-by-step, "childproof" instructions. The quicker that the client accomplishes the few things that I cannot do for her/him (e.g. execute the prepared application and affidavit in the presence of a notary and get fingerprinted at a local police station) the quicker that I can get the ball rolling. All things equal (again depending upon the SAO and FDLE respectively) the expungement process can be expected to take 3-9 months but, again, the client can either assist or obstruct, and in your case it was absolute assistance. Being the responsible client you were allowed me to be an effective advocate, so please accept my gratitude (both for your help and kind words). Wishing you a Happy New Year! 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

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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

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

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated, AVVO

2020

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2019

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated, AVVO

2019

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2018

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated, AVVO

2018

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2017

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated, Avvo

2017

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2016

Superb 10.0 5 Star Rated, Avvo

2016

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2015

Superb 10.0 5 Star Rating, AVVO.com

2015

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2014

Superb 10.0 5 Star Rating, AVVO.com

2014

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2013

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2012

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2011

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2010

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2009

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2008

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2007

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

Work Experience

2017 - 2018

Pres., #HaberPA

1991 - 2018

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

Associations

2017 - Present

AVVO

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Statewide)

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Miami chapter)

Life member

Education

N/A

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

law

Speaking Engagements

2024

2024

2023

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

2023

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

2023

2022

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

2022

2022

2022

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

2022

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

2022

2021

2021

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2021

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2020

Publications

2016

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2016

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2015

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2015

2013

CNBC - American Greed Mad Money

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

Michael earned significant contribution points in 2026.

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