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

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 21 - 25 of 83 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Khan | August 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

I like Michael

"My wife and I had an argument that got out of control. There's no excuses, it just happened. When the police came they arrested her. They took her away to jail in handcuffs even though I begged them not to. I was so upset that I said something stupid - I told them if they took my wife to jail th...at I would kill myself - and so they handcuffed me and took me to a hospital for psychiatric evaluation. It was a really bad night. In fact it was a really bad 4 days before I got home and was told that my wife could not see or speak to me. We have kids and a simple condo and this was just too much. Someone told me to call Mike Haber and that he could help me to help my wife, and I did and Mike did too. He came to my home that same day and explained the process to me. Mike told me that the cops reaction was predictable and that I could expect the prosecutor and even the Judge to be just as predictable. He explained that no one in the system wants to let domestic violence cases go, even if there was no injury and even if I did not want my wife to be charged. He also told me that as a "victim" I had rights and the most important was to have a lawyer fighting for me. My wife already had a lawyer but I trusted Mike to help me to help her. It took 2 hearings and a lot of arguing with the prosecutor and even the Judge but Mike finally got the Judge to let my wife and I see each other and then he prepared a document for me to sign and told me to tell anyone who called me about the case to talk to him because he is my lawyer. Within a few weeks the case was dismissed and my wife was free. I am so grateful for Mike's wisdom and support and guidance. He also referred us to an immigration lawyer to help us with our citizenship and is going to help my wife expunge this case. Someone did me a favor by referring me to Mike and I would like to do that favor for someone else. If you have a problem with the police, prosecutor or even the Judge then you should call Mike Haber."

Michael Haber

Replied last August 22, 2019

Dear Khan, Thank you very much for your time, words and for authoring #HaberPA's 188th AVVO Client Review. You are (I was) 1,000% correct that when it comes to Domestic Violence ("DV") cases "the cops reaction was predictable and that I could expect the prosecutor and even the Judge to be just as predictable". In my experience when the police respond to a DV case then 99.9% of the time (and no matter what is said or seen) some one is getting arrested. Once booked on any DV charge then 100% of the time a mandatory "Stay Away Order" ("SAO") will be entered as condition of bond. This SAO precludes any contact whatsoever between the accused and the victim and cannot be waived. The SAO can ("can" not "must") be modified to a "No Violent Contact Order" (a "NVCO" permits the accused and the victim to live life as they wish, together or apart, while the case is pending) but this can only happen A) after sworn testimony by the victim and B) at the unfettered discretion of the Judge (the Judge is free to say "yea" or "nay" as s/he wishes). This is a blanket rule, it applies everywhere in the State of FL and it is intended to avoid repeat domestic violence by instituting a mandatory "cooling off period" where violence cannot occur. Here in the 305 (regardless of the unique facts and circumstances of a given case and those of a given Defendant and victim) our local Judges have almost universally adopted a blanket policy NOT to amend DV-SAOs for 30 days. In some cases (i.e. where the victim is in fear of future violence, where the accused has a provable violent past, where there's been a history of violence between the parties or there's some rational basis to believe that a reasonable possibility - or probability - for repeat violence) this makes sense; but in others, like yours (where your wife had no violent past, there was no history of violence in your decade's long relationship, your were not in fear, you live on a fixed income, at great financial burden your wife had to stay in a hotel and then on a friend's sofa, you couldn't engage in normal family affairs or attend religious events and every moment without your life partner was effectively punishing you) this ridiculous policy is nothing shy of Draconian. Yes, I knew this would be the case and no I did not stand for it. Just as police responding to a DV call are 99.9% sure to arrest someone so too was the State going to object to any modification of the SAO (even though you appeared in Court, took an oath, swore that you were not in fear and that you wanted your wife to come home). Unfortunately 99.9% of the time DV prosecutors are programmed automatons who object because that's what their playbook tells them to do (i.e. don't take a chance, defer to the Judge and then if there's any blow back it's the Judge who bears the heat), and this is as predictable as the sun rising or setting. Sadly, the same holds true for many Judges, none of whom want to see their name in the press should an act of repeat violence occur on their watch (and to be fair this can, and does, happen). While anything is possible what is probable is another story and in your unique case this was preposterous, which is why we took it to your Judge twice (and would have continued to do so until she granted the relief sought). To her credit the Judge finally relented and exercised her discretion to modify the SAO to a NVCO, albeit only after you had been involuntarily separated from your wife for 17 days. Please believe me when I say that it could have easily been worse. I know that I'm rambling but it's a uniformly frustrating situation that's only gotten worse (from my perspective) over time. In your case right from the start the government refused to cooperate with you (in fact you - the alleged victim - spent more time in custody than your wife) and you reacted in kind, albeit responsibly, with counsel. I'm happy for your family, grateful for your words and wish you the best. MAH/Esq

Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer Money Can Buy

I was faced with two cases; a misdemeanor and a felony about two weeks apart. After being stuck and not sure of what the next step was after facing these issues, a mutual friend introduced us to Mr. Haber to fix my problems. At first, I was intimidated by his strong speech, but he was very... approachable, and it gave me hope since Mike knew exactly what to do and got straight to the point of how to reach the finish line. After giving him all the details on my cases, he sat me down for a free consultation which took almost 4 hours out of his Saturday evening and told me what I was to do and what was going to happen, almost like it was story time. Not only was that great news, the icing of the cake was the fair pricing. Hearing him represent me was like watching Rambo decimate his enemies, with every bullet wisely used, and no survivors left besides him being the conquering victor. After following his strict instructions and advice, Michael was able to pull off a consolidation of two UNRELATED cases so both cases would be dismissed simultaneously and work on expunging them. There were no conditions attached to the dismissals. I needed someone to pinch me because it went from nightmare to a literal dream come true, “once upon a time” fairy tale to actual reality. He didn’t fight just two cases, but he even took up my case which was involved with my academic life. Michael explained he never represented a client for academic problems, but he broke that ice, checked it off his “bucket list” and made it his playground. I was given a seat back and was able to continue my academic life after fulfilling a few terms which were livable. When I say this attorney is the Batman of Lawyers, I am not exaggerating. What amazed me, was not that he represented me in court and academically, but he went over and beyond. He met with relevant personnel on his own time to fix my terms of consequences and was very easy to communicate. If you text or email Michael, it is rare for him to answer the next day, his response sometimes is almost immediate. He was even open to speaking to my immediate family members (under my permission of course) and kept them in the loop as I desired. Mr. Haber did not rub my back and say, “everything is going to be okay”. He never sugarcoats, never sells false dreams nor make fake promises. He lays down facts, gets straight to the point, stays to his word and executes. He is a judicial monster and really knows his way around the law, inside and out. This was my first time being in trouble with the law, and I was very scared of the outcomes. But Attorney, Michael Haber gave me hope and returned a clean record to my slate with two simultaneous DISMISSALS. I am so happy I have my life back together thanks to this attorney and I will always be grateful for what he has done for me and my family. This is a lawyer I would rate 10/10 and highly recommended on my part. Thanks again for your help Michael, all the best.

Michael Haber

Replied last August 06, 2019

Dear Anonymous, Thank you so much for your stellar and comprehensive Client Review (#HaberPA's 187th on AVVO). This is one that I am particularly proud of having earned as it was complicated, interesting and triumphantly scored. For the benefit of the folks here are a few observations: 1) I met you and your family on a Saturday afternoon and into the evening not only as a courtesy to our mutual friend but also because that is what I do (this is one of many reasons that #HaberPA is known as a "boutique" law firm); 2) I took a global view of your situation (no priors, 2 drug related arrests within 2 weeks - the 2nd being way more serious than the 1st - plus a disciplinary suspension and possible expulsion from college based upon the 2nd arrest) and stitched together a long term plan to resolve everything; 3) you trusted my advise, doing what you were tasked to do, with neither error nor fail, and you did not do anything that you were not supposed to do, thus enabling me to do my job; 4) you were patient with me as I dissected the administrative disciplinary process and painstakingly stitched together that which we were already and anyhow accomplishing for court purposes into it's academic counterpart; and 5) you not only heeded my advise but you trusted in my ability to deliver, and in the end we - "we" - pulled off a minor miracle (I could not have done this without you and your family). With a little help / pressure from a fantastic Judge, and after several months of a provable track record upon which we could rely, the State Attorney agreed to consolidate 2 completely separate and distinct cases - and more importantly to allow for a nontraditional resolution to the newly consolidated case - and the icing was that your college's disciplinary panel hopped on board, agreeing to honor all that we had done forensically, to apply it academically and ultimately to reinstate you as a student. All that is left now is for us to convince FDLE to authorize the expungement of 2 different cases, initiated by 2 different police agencies, which have 2 different police case numbers and which generated 2 different corresponding court case numbers (even though they were later consolidated into one). Just as I was when we first met, I remain equally confident that we will accomplish this goal. Again, I cannot thank you enough for your kind and heartfelt words. You brought a smile to my face. Gratefully --> MAH/Esq

Posted by JP | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Honest, Knowledge and Experienced.

On the search for a lawyer after a wrongdoing, I found great reviews for Michael Haber and decided to give him a call. He answered immediately and provided me with a clever plan of action to go about my case. I did not feel that I had to keep looking for a lawyer as he was astute and confident i...n his ability to resolve my situation. Six months later after, I finished my diversion program and on route to a clean record once again, just as he promised. This is something that could have impacted my life dramatically had I not hired Mike. He was attentive to all my texts, calls concerns. He was everything I was looking for in a lawyer. It is no mystery why he has so many positive reviews. If you are looking for a criminal defense lawyer, look no further! Thank you Mike.

Michael Haber

Replied last July 31, 2019

Dear JP, You are most welcome and thank you for authoring #HaberPA's 186th AVVO Client Review. Normally I don't take any pride in securing diversion for a client. Why? Because the sad truth ("sad" for my industry - the criminal defense business - not sad at all for those clients who want diversion) is that in a growing number circumstances prosecutors are offering diversion to more and more people right out of the gate. On my end there is usually no "skill" involved (the client either qualifies or does not) and there is no "talent" required to secure diversion (in fact the State sometimes "extends" the offer directly to the client by snail-mail in advance of Arraignment and before court). That said there are other times where skill and talent are required (as proved to be the case in your situation) and when that happens then I can pat myself on the back for securing diversion in a case where my client should not have been offered the opportunity to earn a dismissal by jumping through a few proverbial hoops. While both your past criminal history disqualified you from entry into diversion and your present charge was a non-eligible offense, thanks to absolutely p*ss poor policing (and our ability to prove it beyond any doubt) we managed to beat the State down so badly that they effectively made you an offer that you simply could not refuse. After that, and over the course of 6 months, you did everything that you were supposed to do, nothing that you were not supposed to do and accordingly you earned your dismissal. So congratulations on beating the odds (not to fail to mention the case) and thank you for sharing your experience with #HaberPA with the folks. Take care my friend. Gratefully, MAH/Esq.

Posted by Roy | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

BUI

Michael was prompt and professional. His approach to my case was just what I needed to get the resuts we wanted, that the State was not giving us. After diligently addressing the case with his expertise, he got my charges lessened and withhold of convictions. His knowledge for the court system, and r...elationships he has developed, was the right guy or my case! I very happy with the outcome as well as how Michael handled it along the way.

Michael Haber

Replied last April 30, 2019

Dear Roy. Thank you very much for authoring #HaberPA's AVVO Client Review # 183. For the benefit of the folks "BUI" is a DUI, only it occurs on a boat (Boating Under the Influence). Like any criminal case these are tough, they carry a boatload (sorry, couldn't resist the pun) of potential consequences, they're tricky and have many nuances, but a skilled and experienced criminal litigator should know how to (here comes another pun) navigate them. (If you want to know more about BUI then please check out #HaberPA's VideoFAQs #96) BUI: what is it? - https://youtu.be/QyrijyDnPmo # 97) Do I have to be “Captaining” (at the helm) a boat to get a BUI? - https://youtu.be/kaak9la7dKM # 98) BUI: How does it differ from DUI? - https://youtu.be/6e_psjNWojI # 99) How does Law Enforcement give FST’s on a Boat? - https://youtu.be/We4UHKN5g9w and # 100) What are the penalties for BUI in FL? - https://youtu.be/cIeGCbaCrg8 you may also want to watch # 92) Does the 4 Amendment Apply to me on the Water? - https://youtu.be/0XNnmjAmkMY and # 93) What is a Vessel / Boating Safety Check? - https://youtu.be/EBQ_GLGK12Y ). Your BUI ended in a breakdown to reckless boating with no conviction and no probation (i.e. a slightly better deal but the functional equivalent of a breakdown to "wet reckless" from a DUI) but it could have gone to trial. We were ready. We had the court take Judicial Notice of the weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, we had four listed civilian witnesses (all of whom provided sworn affidavits supporting the theory of the defense) and we had lined up (although we did not retain) an expert to debunk the marine FSTs (which are even more of a pathetic joke than are roadside FSTs); but you chose to accept the broken-down withhold (at which time I convinced the State to agree to drop probation). I say this not to be critical (not even a little, as I completely respect your decision - and it was entirely your decision to make); rather so the folks understand that #HaberPA worked your case up for, and was prepared for, outright war. Regardless, I am elated that you are "very happy with the outcome as well as how Michael handled it along the way", and I am grateful for your taking the time to share your experience with #HaberPA with the folks. As my old friend Quint would say (sing): "Farewell and adieu to you old Spanish Ladies, farewell and adieu you ladies of Spain, For we received orders to sail to old England but we hope in a short time to see you again." Boat safe and be good brother. Fondly, MAH/Esq.

Posted by Elbin | February 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Feisty and Mighty Duo against the Mammoth

Can’t say it with enough words on how thankful I am with Attorneys Mike Haber and Marc Morris. I was with the wrong people, at the wrong location, during the wrong time. Everything happened so fast; I ended up in the slammer with charges which could have left me behind bars for about 40 years. I ...knew the only way to prove my innocents and show I have nothing to do with the operation; I had to hire an over the top, above average, bulldog lawyer. I hesitated to call anyone. I knew of lawyers that advertise everywhere, but I was concerned as to hire any lawyer who would want to charge me up endlessly and might not have the experience to duly represent me against a setup which I had not been involved. I started googling legal terminology, and I saw a series of results from this website avvo.com and a couple of these results were answers to questions by Attorney Mike Haber. I was skeptical of both the website and the attorney. I did further research and found the validity of the website, and that Mr. Haber is licensed by the Florida Bar. It helped greatly to see Attorney Haber has much social media presence with numerous YouTube videos, which are very informative. I then felt assured this is the real deal and decided to call up Mike. Mike runs a lean law practice, and therefore there are no runarounds through a receptionist or paralegal. He answers his cell phone, and when he doesn’t, it is because he is in court. Well, going back to the storyline, I called Mike, and from the initial call I was very much impressed how articulated, and knowledgeable this guy is on the matter. Over the phone, he sounded like a tough guy (which was what I was looking for). In person, boy you better be careful not to get a bite. As long, as you are on his side or at least not against him, you will be fine. In the initial call, he mentioned about bringing another lawyer on board, Attorney Marc Morris. Marc has an extensive background as he was a prosecutor. Two amazing lawyers equal much ammunition for the battle to show my innocence against the mammoth which wanted to drag me down. This review is getting longer than expected, well to rush to the conclusion. I was released with no bail set with a ROR; the case still was pending because the prosecution did not want to budge to drop the charges, and right before the start of the speedy trial (which my attorneys requested), the attorneys endlessly dropped motions onto the prosecution. On the morning of the trial, the prosecution threw the towel, and the case was dismissed. Here are some tips: these lawyers are not going to hold your hand, nor babysit you. They are actively defending your best interest and getting things done. Therefore, do not get in their way, and let them do their job. Remember they have a lean law practice, which in turn saves you much money.

Michael Haber

Replied last February 28, 2019

Dear Elbin, Thank you for your powerful and descriptive Client Review (#HaberPA's 180th on AVVO). So the folks understand, intending visit to your your sister and brother-in-law for a weekend, and so as to save money on airfare, you had hopped a ride with 2 guys (1 of whom you knew) from ATL to the 305. Unbeknownst to you the guy you knew was carrying $28k in cash to purchase a kilo of cocaine from an undercover (U/C) Hialeah cop, the deal (a "reverse sting op") having been brokered by the other person in the vehicle via a confidential informant (CI). The car drove straight into a meet at a gas station, the driver reportedly flashed the cash to the U/C and the passenger agreed to follow the U/C cop to the prearranged (and wired) buy location while you unwittingly remained along for the ride. The 2 guys went inside with the U/C and his partner while you sat in the car, ignorant of the circumstances. Meantime, in a secured location - and entirely beyond your presence - the coke was displayed, opened, tested and the cash was tendered - all on video & audio - and then the fishnet was thrown, the 2 guys on the inside being (properly) arrested and you being (improperly) arrested while you were waiting inside of the vehicle. There was none - zero, nada, nil, zip - evidence of your involvement / knowledge or intent to participate in this drug transaction, the C/I never mentioned your name to law enforcement, they did not expect you, they had no idea who you were or why you were in the car and you were not present during the actual transaction. Still there was bad news, and it was fourfold: 1) It was Hialeah (absolutely no legal scholars there) and so they arrested you for drug trafficking, 2) You were not effectively represented at the bond hearing, the Judge simply rubber stamped your arrest and you were held on a $500,000.00 bond; 3) Even though your family hired #HaberPA within days of your initial appearance you still had to sit in jail more than a month before we could get you an Adversary Preliminary Hearing (APH); and 4) after an evidentiary hearing, and even though your Judge ruled that the cops had NO PROBABLE CAUSE to have arrested you, the State Attorney refused to drop the case, doubled down on his officers' douche-baggery, forced us to file a written demand for speedy trial and kept your stink bomb of a case alive for several more weeks. (In case anyone wants to research it the defense to your case was "mere presence" - meaning that guilt cannot be established either by someone's mere presence at a crime scene or mere association with another person at a crime scene - the law requires more than that so as to establish knowledge and intent to commit a crime.) The good news was that immediately after the APH you were released from custody, without any conditions and, ultimately (and although the State made us work for it) the charges against you were all dismissed. Sadly no one can give you that month+ back but #HaberPA did what we promised, as we always strive to do, to wit: We attacked your case, aggressively and quickly, and exposed it for the stink bomb that it was. I wish that we could give you back the month+ of your life that you lost to p*ss poor policing... sadly we can't. But we did help you to recover your freedom, to restore your good name (you had no prior criminal history) and live up to our commitment of providing "boutique", effective and relentless representation for a fair price and, as you say, "lean" (with no unnecessary fat). Thank you again for your kind words (and also for the shout out for #HaberPA's YouTube Channel - "MichaelHaberLaw" - which I am very proud of and to which I hope that everyone who reads this will subscribe). Marc and I wish you and yours all the best. Gratefully, MAH/Esq.

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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

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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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