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Michael Adam Haber

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Michael Adam Haber

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

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

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

12555 Biscayne Boulevard, # 893, North Miami, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michael

Biography

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

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

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

35 years

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

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

35 years

40%
Domestic Violence 10%

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

35 years

10%
Expungement 10%

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

35 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

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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 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Expungement

Posted by S. Rose | November 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Beyond grateful!

While at first, my case appeared to be a fairly straightforward process, I could not have done managed without Michael Haber. Having an extremely busy career that often requires work late into the evening, I knew that delays in communication on my end would likely result in delays or my expungement ...not happening at all. Mr. Haber's expertise and skill in managing an unexpected situation that occurred in this process were hands-down superb. I cannot thank him enough for his excellent work and transparency along the way. I had never encountered a situation with the law like this in my life and am beyond grateful Mr. Haber was there to represent and guide me. If anyone is ever in need of an amazing defense attorney, you're in the best of hands with Mr. Haber!

Michael Haber

Replied last November 17, 2021

Dear S. Rose, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with #HaberPA and for obviously and intentionally employing such incredibly kind words when publishing what is now our 218th Client Review on AVVO! I'm a firm believer in the idea that open, honest and frequent communication are essential elements to any functional and meaningful relationship, most definitely including attorney-client. That said I'm going to expound on your assessment just a little bit, as yours is a classic example which can benefit other folks. You reside on FL's central west coast and received notice of a criminal prosecution (for a criminal traffic offense) in the NE section of the State. Because you had no connection to that area you had a solid alibi and, because it was a patent error, the police officer requested and the State agreed to dismiss the case; however, you still had an unwarranted criminal record which you wanted to expunge. You found me on the internet. Even though I'm in SE Florida you reached out to and hired me to handle the matter remotely. (One of the few "CoVid Silver Linings" is the ability for lawyers to easily handle their cases in a remote fashion. While not functional for most litigation - and surely tapering off as restrictions are relaxes - when it comes to sealing and expungement, these days lawyers can accomplish the same throughout Florida's 65,758 square miles no matter where we happen to be physically located.) That observed, I was as forthright with you as I am with everyone, explaining that while expungement is not "rocket science" it is a technical process full of potential tripwires and boobytraps, and as it turned out your case is a textbook example of the application of Murphy's Law to "the law". I secured the necessary documents, prepared the mandatory paperwork, emailed it to you with detailed instructions and when I had everything compiled I started the process. The first blunder occurred when the State "misplaced" your application. The second came when the Assistant State Attorney mis-executed the replaced original. An Assistant State Attorney signed it, authorizing FDLE to process the expungement application without objection, but - giving them the benefit of the doubt - they negligently wrote in an incorrect identifier, causing FDLE to reject the application. This led to the third complication, in that the whole process needed a reboot with micromanagement. There's no reason for me to believe that you (or any other "civilian" for that matter) could not have maneuvered through these missteps, but I am absolutely confident in my ability to do so quicker, smoother and with a sum net of zero aggravation to your life, most especially for someone like you, who has "extremely busy career that often requires work late into the evening". Naturally I kept you in the loop, to your credit you were consistently understanding and helpful and, while it took longer than expected, your case was expunged. Apart from my gratitude for your Client review I want to thank you for your assistance and patience, and to wish you all the best in luck and success. Earnestly, MAH/Esq.

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Outstanding Attorney

Mr. Haber was GOD sent ( I purposefully wanted to make this as my first statement in his review, as that is ABSOULTELY ( intentional CAPS) true!). I don’t think I can do any justice as I write this review on how grateful I am that I hired him for my legal case. It was in October 2020 when I was wrong...fully arrested for an act that I couldn’t have imagined to do even in my grave. The allegations and accusations that were described by the off-duty officer (who arrested me) were so horrific that he made it impossible for me to assure anyone anything that was said was so away from the truth/reality. He not only misunderstood my situation but then fabricated the event and perjured on the affidavit. It is depressing to see those who are actually responsible to safe guard you, turn around and become a threat to you. I have been a law abiding individual throughout my life and this wrongful arrest took a toll on me. As many are aware that there are vast options of selecting an attorney in this greater Miami- Dade area, it is so difficult to assess who is competent and skilled that you can trust for your life. I on the other hand was not very fortunate to select Mr. Haber immediately after my arrest ( as I didn’t know him). Upon searching for so-called well known attorneys, I selected and appointed my previous counsel ( whose name I am not going to purposefully mention, as that will be inappropriate) as my first choice. It was an absolute wrong choice. Nine months went by with no real progress on my case, and after spending pretty penny on him I was frustrated, nervous and doubtful on a successful outcome. I kept researching online regarding Criminal Justice System and came across avvo and found Mr. Haber. Reviewing all of the fantastic (and more importantly genuine) comments made by his past clients, I decided to give him a call ( to which I am sooo glad I did). It was a 45 minute initial call with him where he not only proposed a plan (with confidence) to achieve my primary litigation objective ( obtaining diversion) but he also eased my mind as I was hopeful that may be I will be able to someday see “light in the tunnel”. He was very thorough in laying out the plan and assisting with reaching my primary litigation objective- Diversion. After nine frustrating months and no progress on the case with my previous counsel, I was switched over to Mr. Haber. As soon he was appointed as my counsel, he immediately started working on the next steps as outlined in the plan. His communication skills were impeccable! He always kept me informed along way as we worked upon our plan. In addition, he made himself always available to answer any questions I had either via text, call or email. Five weeks from retaining him, he was able to successfully execute the plan and secure diversion (think about the happiness and relief he provided, it is like getting a second life). The time line is important to note, because on my initial call he had indicated that within 4-6 weeks from retaining him he would be able to provide a definitive answer if he would be able to secure diversion from the State. He stuck with his indicated turn-around time. Because of working in healthcare industry and having a professional license, I did not want to risk a loss at trial, hence was seeking diversion ( as a best alternative). As I enroll in diversion, I hope that my day nears where I successfully complete and graduate from the program so that we can subsequently follow with expungement. Mr. Haber’s professionalism, skill set, thorough follow -up and follow -through are commendable. I am confident that he can take on any complicated case, craft and execute an excellent plan and achieve a successful outcome. I wish and pray that no one gets entangled with the legal system, as the process is very frustrating and extremely nerve wracking, but if anyone does have to face this oppressive system then be assured that Mr. Haber would be the BEST and RIGHT attorney to defend your c

Michael Haber

Replied last October 11, 2021

Dear Anonymous, Apart from a general and heartfelt "thank you so very much" for your incredibly kind and detailed Client Review (#216 for #HaberPA on AVVO) I want to take a moment to comment upon what I consider to be the most salient things that you mentioned. First, you hired me only after having already been thoroughly disappointed by a prior privately retained attorney, and for that I am both sorry (sorry for you in that you wasted time and money, you expended unnecessary worry and incurred needless stress for yourself and your family) and grateful (grateful that after such a horrific experience - with an otherwise and seeming competent lawyer - you took a leap of faith in choosing to retain #HaberPA to competently clean up the mess). Sadly, about 40% of my caseload includes clients such as you, to wit: Victims of what can most aptly be described as "p*ss poor lawyering". Second (although most importantly to my mind), you found and chose to speak with me because of other Client Reviews (Client Reviews which are not unlike this one / yours), which is a tribute not only to my competence, dedication and proven abilities but also to those literally hundreds of folks who, like you, so generously offered their time to express their experience and satisfaction with #HaberPA's legal services. Just as is the case with all who came before you, I am humbled, grateful and indebted to you for doing so here and now. Third, you retained me based upon our detailed discussions which culminated in a realistic, achievable and affordable plan of action, but this did not come to be either flippantly or free. Rather, it came from both a deep and detailed dive into the facts and circumstances of your case (e.g. an exhaustive review of all police reports, victim statements, nearly 2 hours of body-cam footage, your version of events and your supporting documents, including medical records, discussions with supporting and potential defense witnesses, etcetera), which culminated in our agreed strategy and which necessarily included tactics designed to undo the damage that your prior lawyer had inflicted upon your cause (be it intentionally or negligently, it was bad). Fourth, I truly appreciate your acknowledgement of my consistency with regard to availability and communication in general, but even more so as regards both my steadfast commitment to and my unwavering belief in achieving our agreed litigation objective (noting that if I do not believe then how are you to do so, much less how are we to expect either the State, the Judge or a Jury to believe?). Finally, while it is always ("always") crucial for to me to both be entirely honest and transparent with my clients (be it in regard to identifying realistic and achievable litigation objectives or otherwise), I also always ("always") remain attentive to the Client's wishes. In your case you wanted diversion. Period. You made this clear to both your first attorney and to myself. While I can't speak to discussions between you and your initial attorney in my case you maintained your desire for admission into diversion (which was something that the State absolutely refused to offer to you) despite my earnest belief that we would secure an acquittal at trial. Not withstanding our difference of opinion as to the best resolution, you were the client, you wanted what you wanted, it was neither illegal nor unethical and so I steeled myself with determination to make your wish a reality. All of this observed I want to take a moment to remind you of the Golden Rules of diversion (e.g. Do what you are supposed to do, when and how you are expected to do so and do not do anything that you are not supposed to do) and to say that I'm eager to expunge it for you. Thank you again for your most sincere and illustrative client review, congratulations on the successful resolution of your case and please accept my best wishes you and your family all of the best in happiness, health, luck and success. Fondly, MAH/Esq

Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Mike and his team helped me get out of a difficult time

When I had my incident with the Police, I really imagined it was all going to be down hill from there. I was arrested by a rookie police who knocked on my window while I was parked and thought I was a vagrant. After blowing 0.00 and still being arrested, I had to deal with an officer who spent the ni...ght apologizing for his actions, and a 24 hour stint in Miami-Dade Lockup. I was an anxious mess during this time, and Michael was always able to answer my multitude of questions and calm me down over issues that were out of my hands. Post trial and now with his efforts to get my record expunged, everything is going really well for me. And it would be remiss of me not to mention that everything was completed in less time than Mike estimated, which was great to get the burden off my back.

Michael Haber

Replied last December 13, 2019

Dear Anonymous, Thank you very much for authoring #HaberPA's 194th Client Review. Christopher Llyod / Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown, Robert Downey, Jr. / Tony Stark and the crews of the various generations of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-1701E not withstanding, until someone actually develops time travel no lawyer can erase the historical facts of your detention, arrest, booking and prosecution. BUT (caps intentional) #HaberPA can (and will) address (and seek redress for) any improprieties which may have occurred before we became involved, ensure that you are treated fairly from that point in time and forward, and then move Heaven and Earth to vindicate you (by beating or mitigating your case) and restore your good name (in some cases, like yours, by expunging the matter from all publicly accessible records). #HaberPA has had many "taglines" over the years (e.g. "from traffic to trafficking", "it's all about reasonable doubt", "UPx2" [lawyer-up and shut-up], etc) but as veteran criminal defense counsel (with 28+ years of criminal defense experience) we also provide a de facto public service by "schooling rookie cops [and prosecutors]", leaving them with proverbial Ph.D.s at the conclusion of a case (and thereby, hopefully, helping them to be better at their respective jobs). I'm both honored by your praise and grateful for the opportunity to have been of assistance and I wish you and yours a happy, healthy and prosperous holiday season. All the best, MAH/Esq

Posted by Khan | August 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

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 | Expungement

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

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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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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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"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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2016

2015

2015

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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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