Michael Adam Haber

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Michael Adam Haber

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

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

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

12555 Biscayne Boulevard, # 893, North Miami, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michael

Biography

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

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

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

35 years

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

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

35 years

40%
Domestic Violence 10%

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

35 years

10%
Expungement 10%

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

35 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

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

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 34 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1991

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

#HaberPA

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

criminallaw.com/lawyer/michael-a-haber

Online Presence

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Michael Adam Haber's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

271 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Debt Collection

Posted by Lisa | April 24, 2025 | Debt Collection

What every attorney should be!

I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with attorney Michael Haber this evening about a civil demand letter I received from Macy's Department Store. Although this was not a call I was looking forward to having, Mr. Haber immediately put me at ease. Mr. Haber is incredibly intelligent, non-judgmental..., and straightforward. He lets you know every option, then gives you his opinion on your best course of action. I am truly happy I found him and would recommend him to anyone in need of an incredibly experienced attorney. In this day and age, it sure was nice to find someone like Mr. Haber. Thank you so much!

Michael Haber

Replied last April 24, 2025

Dear Lisa, Thank you so much for taking the time & expending the effort to submit your 5-Star Client Review (#HaberPA's 265th on AVVO) after our recent conversations. As no one can possibly identify you I'm quite comfortable in providing detail as to "the how, what & why" of our contact / consultation. You recently experienced an issue at a retail establishment where you were stopped by a Loss Prevention Officer, detained & then accused of having committed Retail Theft. You were taken into a "back room" where, upon "interrogation" you stated that you hadn't stolen anything, in fact that you were still inside of the store (i.e. you had not "tak[en] possession of or carr[ied] away [any] merchandise, property, money, or negotiable documents; alter[ed] or remov[ed] a label, universal product code, or price tag; transferr[ed] merchandise from one container to another; or remov[ed] a shopping cart, with intent to deprive the merchant of possession, use, benefit, or full retail value"), had not passed any "last point of payment" & therefore had been irresponsibly & unlawfully accused & detained. Management responded, pulled & reviewed the surveillance footage which, unlike most folks in this situation, substantiated your claim, resulting in both an apology & your immediate release. Fast forward a few weeks & you received a "Civil Demand Letter" in the mail from a Law Firm representing the retailer & demanding payment of $200.00 for your Civil Theft. (Aside alert: Per F. S. 772.11 Florida retailers are statutorily entitled to seek monetary relief from folks for acts Civil Theft; but, so as to get the penalty either you have to succumb to their demand - i.e. voluntarily pay them - or the retailer has to file a Civil Lawsuit which will cost them hundreds to file, then hundreds or thousands more to prosecute a claim that must ultimately be proven in Court by "Clear and Convincing Evidence" of their injury from your Theft; thus the "Demand Letter" is nothing more than an offer to settle a lawsuit which has not yet & which may never be filed.) You ignored the letter (as many folks do) & shortly thereafter received another, ergo bumping the settlement amount higher & then a 3rd letter (now up to about $600.00) after which you did some research into the subject leading you to #HaberPA on AVVO. You didn't follow the traditional path of asking a public question; rather you opted to contact me directly via email, in which you advised me of the following 2 aggravating factors: First, you had 2 prior Arrests & Prosecutions for Petit Theft, both of which were ultimately dismissed & second that you hold various professional licenses from the State of Florida, none of which were aware of the prior dismissed Misdemeanors. I received & replied in a timely fashion, inviting you to call me as your situation was more complicated than "the usual" / "par" Civil Theft (i.e. I felt that an actual conversation would be quicker & more prudent than what would likely be a prolonged email dialogue) & so it came to pass that we spoke. You initially wanted to retain me to handle this for you but I suggested an alternative tactic designed to both save you money & increase the odds of a swift, acceptable resolution, to wit: That you contact the Law Firm directly, apologize for not responding sooner (perhaps conjuring an excuse like a terminal family member) & humbly & with contrition asking for an accommodation on dollars so that you could pay with haste & close the matter. You followed my advise, got a 20% discount (which is better than nothing), paid it immediately & the matter's now behind you, with your State Licensing Agencies remaining in the dark as to any theft allegations (note that this was key for me as had this somehow been reported, had The State become aware of 3 Theft allegations, then you likely would have lost your licenses). In the end I'm glad I was able to help you & appreciate your kind, unsolicited Client Review. Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Excellent attorney

Hi. My husband was convicted of drug trafficking in FL in 2012. After he got out of prison we moved to a different State. He got his driver license and we were all fine up until a few weeks ago when they wouldn't renew his license because Fl had a $38,000 hold against him from fines and costs from... his old FL case. I called the court and the DMV and then started looking for a Miami, FL lawyer to help. I found Michael Haber on google. I called him because we needed an attorney whom could do excactly just like his reviews said he would do, sure enough Mr. Haber immediately took my call. I told Mr. Haber that my husband needed his driver license now so while we were on the phone he looked up my husband's driver license and court case information and then he told me how long it would take and what it would cost to try to get it done. In just a few days Mr. Haber got the court's file (he emailed me copies of everything that he needed from the file), that same day he wrote a motion (he sent me a copy of that too) and then he was in front of the Judge 3 days later. Because of Mr. Haber the Judge removed the case from collections and reduced the money from $38,000 to the original $27,000 that was court ordered back in 2012. That very same day Mr. Haber not only got my husband on a $50 per month payment plan and got paperwork from the Clerk to clear the FL driver license suspension but he also went to DMV and reinstated my husband's FL driver license (and he emailed us copies of all of that paperwork too). So, in less than 2 weeks time my husband now has his driver license in our home State and we never even had to step foot in FL. Let me tell you that Michael Haber is an honest, fair, responsible and trustworthy lawyer. We appreciate him and we recommend him greatly. Thank you Mr. Haber!

Michael Haber

Replied last April 10, 2018

Dear Anonymous, Thank you so much for your detailed and heartfelt Client Review (#HaberPA's 158th on AVVO). I don't pat myself on the back too often but as it turned out your husband's was a challenging case that wound up with an excellent result. It was difficult in that you had a dead line (needing immediate relief) and that I therefore had to rely upon my ability to juggle, work with and to some degree manipulate 3 separate entities: A) the Clerk of Court's Office - which I needed to be amenable, competent and cooperative, B) the Court - which I needed to display good will by invoking and using it's discretionary power for rapid equitable relief and C) FL-DMV - a traditionally impersonal and rigid entity with an unfriendly maze of endless bureaucracy. In the end (which was less than 2 weeks from the time of your initial contact) we were successful. Your family saved nearly 30%, your husband got his driver license back and my faith in the system "doing the right thing" was reinvigorated (believe me, when you do what I do daily, sadly you don't see this sort of result often enough). In this case Harvey Ruvin's Office (our Clerk of Court) was spectacular in it's assistance and efficiency, Judge Martin Zilber was exceptional in his understanding and willingness to ease your family's suffering and even DMV cut us great slack in letting me sneak into a line without an appointment to clear your hold and reinstate your driving privilege (so that your home State could be notified that FL was satisfied and you could get the DL that you sought). When my son was younger he used to watch a cartoon called "The Wonder Pets" and their theme was "what's gonna work... teamwork"; well that's what happened here. And as you now know there's plenty of thanks to go around, the greatest of which come from me to you; first for your leap of faith in hiring #HaberPA and permitting me the privilege of being of service and second for your awesome review. Congrats to your husband, best of luck to your family and thanks again for your kind time and effort. Earnestly, 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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Julio Torrente

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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

2013

CNBC - American Greed Mad Money

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

Michael earned significant contribution points in 2026.

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