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

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

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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 41 - 45 of 271 reviews

Posted by Pamela | May 10, 2023

Bondsman

I went ahead and put a question in about somebody on Bond and he answered my question right away not with just a short answer with the detail answer what I needed for free I find that amazing he's very awesome and I appreciate him very much God bless you

Michael Haber

Replied last May 16, 2023

Dear Pamela, As an initial matter I want to "especially" thank you for your Client Review (which is #HaberPA's 231st here on AVVO). Why the "special" gratitude? What makes yours exceptional? (Note: These are neither rhetoric questions nor are they meant to diminish any of #HaberPA's other Client Reviews; rather it's simply an honest assessment after nearly 38,000 questions answered on AVVO - 37,807 to be precise - & reflecting on my many interactions with Askers such as yourself.) However they may come to me (e.g. referral, the internet, etc.) most (meaning nearly all... likely 98-99%) of #HaberPA's AVVO Client Reviews are submitted by people who hired me to represent them & for whom I provided some legal service. Every now and then someone like you, a person who simply asked a question & received an answer (in your case including subsequent email correspondence), will take a moment to chime in & share their experience with the rest of the folks. This is rare, & it's even scarcer for the review to be positive. Why (note: this question is rhetoric...) you ask? Observing both that most things in life are not either necessarily "black or white" and that things do not necessarily fit into cookie-cutter categories, still in my AVVO experience there are essentially 3 types of "Askers", to wit: The bulk of Askers make no comment one way or the other (e.g. they may agree or disagree, like or dislike, be pleased or angry with a given response to their question but in any event you'd never know it because there is no feedback, be it by way of the Asker commenting on a lawyer's response, by their sending an email, following up with a phone call or otherwise providing any indicia of their thought process), an unhealthy chunk (were I to guess then I'd speculate it to be in the 20% arena... yes it is likely that high) provide feedback (in one form or another) which is hostile & outright nasty even (note that a percentage of this faction are incessant & relentless in their baseless rage - it is "baseless" as the responses given are what they are, to wit: mere thoughts & views based upon limited, one-sided proffers without having a complete understanding of the situation & are therefore either blanket statements of the law, circumscribed, albeit educated, conjecture or a statement that the Asker should seek "real world" advise from a fully informed, local lawyer - & some of these unbalanced sorts go so far as to absurdly, inappropriately & maliciously author a negative review - be it on AVVO, Google or elsewhere - or even to file a Bar Complaint) & then there is the opposite end of the spectrum (where you fall) of those who are truly grateful that a professional (oftentimes one who charges $500+/hour) took the time to read, review & reply to their question pro bono (free of charge), whether there's follow-up conversation or not (note that I estimate this group to be far smaller than it's antithesis, roughly 10%, & that those who, like you, actually take the time to author a positive review are few & far between). With that extended explanation you had asked a question which I answered. As I always strive to do I addressed your concerns, provided the rules, pointed you to an on-point YouTube VideoFAQ, suggested a course of action & even outlined the language that, in my estimation & given your situation, I recommended that you should reduce to writing to protect yourself. That was followed by an email discussion wherein your provided me with more information & I provided you with a direct pathway to deal with your predicament, & that was followed by your considerately taking the time to author #HaberPA's 231st AVVO Client Review. I have to tell you (and the all the folks who read this - with the heartfelt hope that the hostile 20% are among those reading this) that what you did, your voluntary, unsolicited act, makes all the time spent (volunteered) worthwhile (including dealing with all too many unhinged Askers). Fondest regards, MAH/Esq.

Posted by Sarah Jones | April 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best Outcome In Light of the Circumstances

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

Michael Haber

Replied last April 27, 2023

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

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

Michael Adam Haber is the best in what he does!

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

Michael Haber

Replied last April 04, 2023

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

Posted by Fernanda | December 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

VOP WITHDRAWN

If you are considering a legal defense for a violation of probation that has been filed against you, this is the man that will help you. Recently I had a false positive drug test at my probation office. Not only was I in a state of shock, I was also in danger of violating my probation for an apparen...t drug I did not ingest. The amount of stress and anxiety that followed was extremely overwhelming. After doing my research and discovering who I wanted to defend me I hired Mike and he assembled the strongest defense based off the facts accompanied by a legal team that were able to dissect my situation and help prove beyond doubt that I had not consumed any drug. The state decided to completely withdraw the VOP. There is nothing more valuable than your freedom, and if your freedom is in danger seek no further than Mike Haber. It has proved to be one of the best decisions of my life. I plan on working with Mike again if I ever need to defend myself I that court room.

Michael Haber

Replied last December 17, 2022

Dear Fernanda, Thank you for your kind words & for authoring #HaberPA's 228th Client Review on AVVO! As you've not identified yourself & because yours was both a common & difficult task I'll elaborate a bit for the folks' benefit. You were serving the last leg of a split sentence for a case in which you were represented by another lawyer. The jail portion of your sentence was already complete & you'd been on probation for 2+ of a 5 year term (you were just shy of the point in time where, absent any issues, you could've petitioned for "Early Termination") when a Urinaylisis at your PO's office registered positive for opiates. The spot test said otherwise but you were adamant that you hadn't taken any opiate or anything containing opiates. Because you literally called me from your PO's office (smart call btw) I instructed you to walk out, go straight to LabCorp & immediately get blood, urine & hair follicle tests performed, which you did. Afterward we spent time discussing your history (not just the probation case but the "who and what" of Fernanda) leading me to gain a global understanding of your unique situation & to come up with a plan for victory. Before going further two asides: First, believing that you could have fared better you were unsatisfied with the lawyer who represented you in the case but when he failed to take your call in your moment of need your disappointment grew exponentially. It was both of our good fortune when a trusted source gave you my contact info & I answered my cell when you called. Second, you're an alcoholic who's been in recovery since the time of your original arrest (in 2015), you've taken your sobriety seriously, you have the paperwork documenting your track record with great organization (thank you for that too), you've never been accused of a controlled substance violation & due to your consciousness of sobriety apart from eating silly amounts of "Boar's Head ET Hummus" & poppy seed bagels nothing that you consume could be mistaken for codeine (you won't even use cough syrup). With that backdrop every Criminal Court Judge has at some time heard (& sua sponte dismissed) "the poppy seed bagel defense" to a +UA as being absurd & unlike substantive criminal cases, due to extremely lax rules VOPs are almost always slam dunks for the State. After getting your across the board negative results from LabCorp & even before your PO had filed the VOP I calendared your case & brought it to Court. We told the Judge what had happened, asking him to leave you out so you could work, support yourself & work with me to defend your case. The Judge having agreed we waited 8 weeks (the outside edge of the "look-back window for hair follicle tests) to repeat the LabCorp process & then we did it a 3rd time 8 weeks later (all with across the board negative results). During that 6 month period you were spot tested 2 times by probation (both negative) & you funded evaluations by a forensic psychologist (the most reputable in our area & one who is routinely appointed by and testifies in front of your Judge) & a forensic toxicologist (who reviewed both the State's crime lab analysis of your original urine sample & those from LabCorp). Each negative test (9 of ours & 2 from probation) were filed with the Court & I scheduled periodic hearings to make sure the Judge was well-aware of your biochemistry. Giving credit to the State (which I rarely do as, sadly, they rarely deserve it) in your case they were patient, cooperative & ultimately understanding. This was not only due to our plan working flawlessly (especially so quickly, routinely and intimately involving the Court) but more so as your perseverance, diligence & commitment spoke volumes. Had we been left with no choice but blaming it on "Board's Head & bagels" then I suspect that you'd ne none too pleased with me, but the State withdrew the VOP & for that we can both take some credit. Thanking you again & wishing you & yours a happy holiday season! MAH/Esq #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Needle in a Haystack

In a world where you are not familiar with; you need someone to help you out. Nowadays people try to take advantage of you and the lack of knowledge you might have in that particular field. When you finally find an honest, knowledgeable person with a winning mentality; it’s like finding a needle in a... haystack. I found that in Michael Haber and company. My case was a situation where I was beaten up by a few guys. Even though I defended myself I left there with a big gash on my head, a few bruises and a wrongful arrest. The police officer took me to the hospital to get stiches and then to jail. All I could think about was why was I in this situation and the reason that continued to pop into my head was I did not call the police and the other people did and lied to the officers. After 18 hours in TGK I was able to bail out. Then the search began. I spoke to a couple of people that mentioned a few attorneys, but I didn’t feel comfortable with them until my cousin mentioned Michael Haber. He told me that Michael was a strategic person that gets results. I asked him for Michael’s number and I called him right away. I left him a message and within 5 minutes I received a call from Michael himself. I explained my situation and he made sure that my information was accurate. He told me he didn’t want to be blindsided. If everything was like I told him, it was a clear Stand Your Ground case. It felt like right after we hung up the phone he started to work. It also felt like I was his only client. He gave me some homework so I can understand what he was talking about. He asked me to see some videos which really helped me out personally. To make a long story short, I won my case with exactly what Michael said from day one; Stand Your Ground. Michael and company were always extremely easy to reach and when you are nervous about something like this going on it helps to be able to speak to your Lawyer directly. I would not want to be in this situation ever again but if something ever happens to someone in my family or a friend, I would definitely be calling Michael and company right away. I even had to call my cousin (who is also an attorney) and thanked him for referring Michael right after we won the case. My family and I are extremely appreciative for his hard work and more importantly for helping us get the truth out and for helping us see justice prevails.

Michael Haber

Replied last November 09, 2022

Dear Anonymous, Thank you so much for your Client Review (#HaberPA's 227th on AVVO), but thanks even more for submitting it as "Anonymous" (as I can now talk freely about your case with the folks). You were wrongfully arrested by inexcusably poorly trained police officers (unsurprisingly from Hialeah, insert rolling-eyes emoji here) and, worse yet, you were disgracefully prosecuted by the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office. How do I know this? Three ways: 1) I have sufficient skill, experience & training to recognize a Stand Your Ground / SYG case when I see it, 2) I conducted both a proverbial autopsy of the State's case & my own independent defense investigation and 3) after preparing, filing, calendaring, noticing & litigating a Motion seeking Statutory Immunity your Judge threw out this case faster than last month's garbage. When called to a crime scene police are supposed to inquire, more specifically they're expected to conduct a competent examination of the facts and circumstances & thereafter to draw reasonable conclusions. In your case, as you were already gone from the "Locus in Quo" (the crime scene) when they arrived, the cops simply interviewed the complaining witness (the alleged victim) & called it quits. While we would subsequently document the facts that there were at least 5 other civilian witnesses (eyewitnesses) present & functional video surveillance equipment, the cops interviewed none of them & they didn't even think to look at the digital recording of the actual events, much less to impound and preserve it as evidence. Worse yet is the fact that when the cops get it wrong the State Attorney, a Prosecutor, is expected to conduct a diligent review, quite literally serving as a "check valve" & to "No Action" / "Nolle Pros" / dismiss bad arrests. You retained #HaberPA shortly after arrest, well before Arraignment & we got to work fast. We identified the witnesses &, while we couldn't issue a subpoena for the digital footage we sent a "Spoliation Letter" to the pre-filing Assistant State Attorney as well as serving both the business owner & the the Registered Agent with the same. What was requested was footage starting one hour before & ending one hour after the incident; what was received was 34 seconds, 34 seconds which showed you beating on the aggressor. (As an aside the State was unable to get the video into evidence as we objected on two grounds: First, "The Rule of Completeness" & second "Chain of Custody". The incident both clearly began well before the video started & ended well after the video concluded & thus, the cherry-picked portion was incomplete and misleading. Further, the alleged victim testified that the cops viewed the video when they were on scene & only asked for that limited portion but the cops debunked that by stating that they never saw, much less impounded, any video footage whatsoever.) The bottom line with your case was that you were legitimately on the premises of a business to conduct business, the owner of that company & you have had an ongoing dispute over services, the day before the incident you were there & left as the business owner had literally charged at you & was held back by several of his own employees while you fled. Your return the following day was to collect your property in the hope of avoiding the business owner but he came at you again, this time being held back by no one. As he's got 4-5" and 40-50 lbs. on you, coupled with the fact that the 3 guys who had held him back the day before were now behind him rather than holding him back, you quite literally stood your ground. He took a beating but so did you (you earned 6 stiches in your forehead and a permanent scar). As the footage would have shown, he was the aggressor & you were the victim. The cops & the Prosecutor got it wrong but the Judge got it right & I am proud to have been instrumental in securing immunity for you and restoring your good name. Thank you again! Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

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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

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"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

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"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

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"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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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jaime Halscott

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

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"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

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"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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2015

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2015

2013

CNBC - American Greed Mad Money

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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Michael earned significant contribution points in 2026.

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