Michael Adam Haber

PRO

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

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2026 2025 2024
...
+ 11
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
...
+ 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

Other places you can find Michael online.

Michael Adam Haber's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

271 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by Ryan | November 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Miami Beach Legal

I had a complicated set of traffic citations that ultimately led to a suspension of my driver’s license, and I’m extremely grateful for the outstanding work my attorney provided throughout the entire process. From the very beginning, they demonstrated a deep understanding of the law and took the time... to explain my options clearly and honestly. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone dealing with legal issues especially complicated matters . His professionalism, experience, and commitment was clear from the beginning.

Michael Haber

Replied last November 26, 2025

Dear Ryan, Thank you for your kind words in the form of #HaberPA's 271st 5-Star Client Review on AVVO. As of 2024 Ryan was the 87th most popular name for boys (& the 702nd for girls) in the USA but more importantly as no one can identify you & as yours is an excellent learning opportunity for anyone who reads this response I'm quite comfortable in sharing more about your situation with the folks. You got pulled over on 09/17 & were issued a citation for driving a vehicle with an expired registration. (Aside alert: You weren't stopped for a moving violation; rather your Traffic Stop occurred because your license plate was surreptitiously scanned by an Automated License Plate Reader - i.e. a high-speed camera system that automatically captures & transmits license plate data - which was mounted on a Police Squad Car & which alerted Officer Friendly that your vehicle registration was expired. Note that ALPRs can also be stationary but in either event they "red flag" vehicles for any of many reasons - e.g. an expired tag, a suspended Driver License, a Warrant for the registered owner, a Stolen Vehicle Report, an Amber Alert, etcetera - they provide Law Enforcement with Probable Cause to stop the flagged vehicle & anything that happens thereafter is usually fair game - e.g. a DUI arrest.) You read the citation, did a little internet research, took matters into your own hands & attempted to provide timely Proof of Compliance to the Clerk of Court counting on an automatic dismissal. Unfortunately you were woefully unsuccessful, both in terms of complying & in providing proof the thereof. That said you didn't become aware of your “double-fail” until 10/04 when you were once again red flagged by another ALPR, stopped & received yet another citation for driving a vehicle with an expired registration. As a bonus this time your "Stop Cop" was "Officer Unfriendly" & he slapped you with two more Traffic Tickets, one for having no Proof of Insurance & the other for failure to change your address on your driver license. (Aside alert: As to Proof of Insurance you claimed to have digital proof on your phone but that the Cop refused to look, insisting on a physical insurance card & as to the failure to change your address the only reason that you got that ticket was because when the Officer asked you if the address on your DL was correct you said "no".) 10/17 was the 30th day after your first citation was issued & as you hadn't either paid the citation, elected Driver Improvement School or pled "Not Guilty" & requested a Trial you received a notice of suspension of your Driver License for the first ticket at which time you contacted me to figure out what happened & to get you righteous with the Court & DMV. I researched your Driver History, pieced together what had happened, entered appearances as your lawyer in both cases, filed a "Motion for Relief" seeking to have the "D-6 Suspension" that was issued on 10/17 rescinded, set-aside & otherwise vacated, provided instructions making it easy for you to reregister your vehicle & to change the address on your FL-DL & once you provided me with documentation I prepared & properly electronically filed effective compliance notifications & as of today (11/26) all of your citations have been dismissed. The lessons here are: 1) Defending traffic tickets isn't rocket science but it's still legal work, everything lawyers do involve rules, procedures, policies, protocols & deadlines & so even for "minor" matters instead of playing lawyer hire one (i.e. your choice to "pro se" represent wound up costing you far more than it would've had you lawyered-up in September, plus you may not have been cited in October); & 2) the less that you say to The PoPo is usually for the better (i.e. you didn't need to "confess" to another infraction & a lawyer could've helped you to resolve the issue). Anyhow it's all good now, I'm glad you're once again righteous & appreciate your Client Review! Gratefully, MAH/Esq / #HaberPA

Posted by Robert | September 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

We could not have asked for a more perfect resolution!!!

My son is a law student at U. of Miami. He is still on my auto insurance policy because he is in school. While stopped in front of a police car at a redlight in Miami, the officer used a scanner to randomly check my son's license plate. The state system erroneously indicated that he was an uninsured... driver and was driving with a suspended license, which nothing could be farther than the truth. Because the charges were for a misdemeanor crime, the officer could have arrested my son right then and there, but believed him when he assured the officer he was fully insured. I, myself, am a lawyer and understand that a matter like this, if not handled properly, could delay or inhibit my son being admitted to the Florida Bar. I was panicked! Attorney Michael Haber, my friend from law school, "saved the day." He easily and quickly analyzed the situation, and diligently and precisely performed everything he represented my son for and got all of the charges TOTALLY DISMISSED. He accomplished this through both his knowledge of criminal and traffic laws. In fact, he disposed the case against my son without my son even having to appear in court. Attorney Haber understood just how serious this was to me for my son. He told me exactly what to expect and was 100% "on the ball" getting from me the evidence he needed to win. He filed the appropriate paperwork with the court, attended the arraignment (again without my son) and got all of the charges thrown out exactly the way he told me it would turn out. Attorney Haber was my first choice to help my son. We both have son's the same age and he assured me he would treat this as if it was his son. What a relief! Attorney Haber is probably one of the brightest, sharpest other students I met in law school. And, now, HE IS A LAWYER's LAWYER"! Don't hire anyone else or you may very well come out withe the "short end of the stick.." Robert Fenster, Esq.

Michael Haber

Replied last September 16, 2024

Dear Rob, Thank you for your kind words in the form of #HaberPA's 251st 5-Star Client Review. I'd be remiss were I not to point out that your son, who's both a most responsible young man & thus a tribute to you & his Mom, submitted a prior (#249) 5-Star Client Review, & while he did so anonymously your (kind to me but perhaps not so considerate of your son) inadvertently called him out; but as he did nothing wrong, & in any event his were not the "charges of the century", I suppose that there's no harm & thus no foul. That said you & I met in 1988 as "1Ls" at "Harvard South Campus" (i.e. Nova University Law School) & we've been friends for 35+ years. After law school you moved to central Florida & started a lucrative PI / Personal Injury practice whereas I remained in SoFlo (specifically in The 305) plying my trade as a Criminal Defense Litigator. While we don't get to see one another nearly often enough we've maintained contact & our friendship has blossomed into one which incorporates mutual professional admiration & respect. As I'm sure is the situation whenever a PI client entrusts you with her/his case (& therefore possibly her/his economic future), so too is it a source of pride each time that a client bestows upon me their confidence by affording me the privilege of being responsible for their liberty. That said this holds especially true whenever a parent effectively gives me "custody" over their child's liberty, & even more so when that parent happens to be an attorney. It goes without saying to you but is important for the benefit of the folks who read this to know that it's far easier for a lawyer to locate another lawyer for representation (be it for themselves, a loved one or a client) than it is for civilians, many (if not most) of whom have no base of knowledge from which to select the right attorney. Personal recommendations are always both a welcomed & valued referral source, but back in the day when you & I began our respective professional journeys the most common method for locating a lawyer was to literally "let your fingers do the walking" & peruse the "Yellow Pages". Nowadays the physical aspect has tracked technology & evolved into "type your query, click your mouse & let your eyes peruse the pay-for-click Google hits", which is a far more perilous path than the extinct Yellow Pages. This is so as while legit, honest, ethical, diligent lawyers exist in the digital universe in order to find them you have to parry your way through a relentless stream of phony, manufactured, "would-be" choices, particularly those who either possess tech-talent sufficient to create the persona that they wish to be seen (like a modern day Wizard of Oz) or those who are slick enough to hire some tech-savvy miscreant who'll paint the picture on the lawyer's behalf. In this light that's a main reason why reviews like yours (& your son's) are so meaningful (to wit: They convey to potential clients real world experiences, impressions & valuations which can be considered & factored into the hiring calculus). I suppose that some venal lawyers post "scam" reviews (in fact & without naming names I know for certain that some are that unscrupulous) but anyone who reads enough of a given lawyer's Client Reviews will likely see for themselves which are genuine & which are, well, BS. Before I finish I want to add one more thing: As a lawyer you were absolutely correct to recognize that even an innocent, trivial matter like your son's comes with what we in the Criminal Defense industry refer to as "collateral consequences" (i.e. a "Scarlett Letter"), & that especially when it comes to matters such as professional licensing (be it with The Florida Bar or elsewhere) the "ripple effects" can be damning, ergo the need for competent & comprehensive representation. Here you entrusted me to do right by your son & I couldn't be prouder than to have been chosen & to have performed as expected. Ty again Counselor. All the best! MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Thank you Michael!!!

I retained Michael to handle two citations that I received after I was pulled over for driving with a suspended license due to an alleged lapse in auto insurance that I never received notice of. Michael came up with a game plan, gathered and organized all of the necessary evidence proving that my ...auto insurance never lapsed, attended my arraignment, and GOT THE CASE DISMISSED. Throughout this process Michael was incredibly thorough and reassuring, making this entire ordeal completely stress free! I would 100% recommend Michael to anyone!

Michael Haber

Replied last September 09, 2024

Dear Anonymous, Thank you very much for your kind words in the form of #HaberPA's 249th 5-Star Client Review on AVVO. As no one knows who you are I'm quite comfortable sharing something about your situation with the folks. Yours was a common tale. You were NOT stopped for any traffic violation (i.e. you weren't speeding, you didn't blow through a "traffic control device" & you didn't have any "defective equipment"); rather you were stopped because your license plate / your vehicle was "red-flagged" by a "License Plate Recognition Camera" (a/k/a a "Digital Watcher"). For those who don't know LPRs are stationary cameras operated by Law Enforcement agencies which scan each & every license plate that passes by & alerts Police when a corresponding "red-flag" appears (typical situations are "Amber Alerts" - but also Silver, Purple & Blue Alerts, Unassigned Tag, Stolen Tag or Stolen Vehicle alerts & the dreaded "Driving with a Suspended License" alerts - note that as it applies to you I'll chime in on this last category more below). In your case a LDR DWLS hit resulted in a stop & ultimately a Promise to Appear arrest / Notice to Appear arrest for a Financial Responsibility Suspension / FR Suspension which was due to a reported insurance lapse as well as a Traffic Infraction citation for DWLS-Unknowningly. As to these offenses the DWLS-FR is a Criminal Traffic offense (with a mandatory Court appearance) & the Unknowing-DWLS is a Traffic Infraction. The reason that you were given a PTA / NTA (as opposed to being 'cuffed, stuffed into a squad car, perp-walked into the jail, booked, forced to either post bond or attend an Initial Appearance / Bond Hearing & then secure some form of pretrial release) was a combination of your neither harassing nor challenging your Stop Officer (rather you were polite, respectful & demurred to his authority) coupled with the fact that Officer Friendly (who could just as easily have become, in true to life Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde fashion, Officer Unfriendly, had you behaved differently) believed you when you explained that while the car is registered to you it's your parents, who reside further upstate, that maintain your insurance & whatever the screw-up may have been it happened without your knowledge. (Aside alerts: 1) Anyone who follows #HaberPA knows that we routinely advise against making statements to Law Enforcement in the moment - be it on the roadside, at a crime scene / "locus in quo", in an interrogation room or elsewhere- & instead to #UPx2 - i.e. "Shut-Up and Lawyer-Up" / invoke both The 5th & The 6th - but sometimes, like here, your heartfelt explanation can be the difference between "going for the ride" or being permitted to go about your business; & 2) when it comes to "Big Brother" DWLS stops the LDR only "knows" that the registered owner's driver license is suspended & as anyone could be driving the car at any given moment Cops have an obligation to ensure that the driver is in fact the registered owner, for if s/he is not then & should the red flag be the only basis for the detention then the stop is illegal, violating The 4th Amendment.) Anyhow, in this case you truly did not know, as soon as you became aware you so advised your parents, they immediately fixed the insurance glitch (as it turns out they had switched companies mid-policy & there was some communication failure between the insurance entities & FL-DMV, resulting in your FR suspension) & you immediately reinstated your DL so, by the time that your Dad called me he was able to provide me with proof of insurance (i.e. "Dec-Sheets" from both companies) & you were able to provide me with a screenshot of your reinstated FL-DL, both of which I was able to deliver to the State & the Court well in advance of your Arraignment & resulting in a prompt "Nolle Pros" / dismissal. You & your Dad did your "jobs" (were responsible), thus permitting me to do mine. Thanks for being a stellar client & for the review! Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Boutique Lawfirm - true empathy and attention to every detail! Doesn’t miss a beat!

Mr. Haber stepped in at a point where I had spent the whole of 2022 and 2023 waiting for justice and freedom to move on from a case where I was the victim. He made sure my case as a victim was resolved at my satisfaction whilst simultaneously helping resolve a case where I was the defendant... I a...m eternally grateful to this man who treated me with respect and like a sister at a time when previous lawyer and prosecution had failed me as a victim. I believe the prosecution succeeded in showing me how weak the US criminal justice system is in this case and how pointless it can be to seek justice post crime. Prosecution takes long and is painful unless you report a crime fresh - and many women do not do this. I had been deserted by my previous lawyer that had, amongst other mistakes, missed emails from prosecution but did a great job getting an arrest made of the perpetrator initially. Beyond the arrest I was asked for money by previous lawyer to help with case post-arrest but was never represented after an arrest had been made; as technically victims do not need representation. This had been misleading and left me completely alone in the process, where I still wanted insight and support in understanding the process. I have no family in US and was alone at the time. It was at that point Michael Haber stepped in and made miracles happen. He helped explain what had happened to the case and where it was going, and ending. He explained every question mark I had been walking around with that previous lawyer and prosecution had refused to help me with as they treated me, the victim, as a burden. Lastly, in the midst of this chaotic case my mental health deteriorated and I managed to get myself an arrest whilst driving with a larger amount of cannabis from Miami to Key west, whilst only speeding few miles over speed limit. Michael agreed to take on my new felony case where I was the defendant. Mind you, I don't have a record anywhere in the world and was only distraught and attracting problems. MR HABER stepped in a made sure I was always well-informed of all dangers in my case and how to get it resolved, dismissed or simply moving forward towards right direction. I followed all his prompts and he managed to get it dismissed within a few months. Within that time-frame I never felt alone in the process. I still cannot believe the level of boutique legal help and quality at the competitive price. I will never use anyone else than MR HABER DUE TO HIS PROFESSIONALISM, HIS HONESTY AND HIS SUPERIOR EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE. Thanks a million MR HABER A simple review doesn't reflect how amazing he is. Changed my life!

Michael Haber

Replied last July 16, 2024

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your fantastic & generous words in the form of #HaberPA's 246th AVVO Client Review! You provided me with an opportunity to speak to the folks about how #HaberPA can serve not only in our traditional role as Criminal Defense Lawyer but also a a Victim Rights Advocate / VRA. As to the latter, per "Marsy's Law", a/k/a "The Florida Crime Victims' Bill of Rights", both constitutionally (s. 16, Art. I of the Florida's State Constitution) & by statute (see: Chapter 960 Florida Statutes) in Florida Crime Victims enjoy a bevvy of rights. The law empowering crime victims came into effect after Marsalee (Marsy) Ann Nicholas, then 21, had been stalked & murdered by her ex boyfriend in CA, triggering nationwide attention & a call to action. More specifically, 1 week after her murder & while on their way home from the funeral service, Marsy’s family stopped at a local supermarket & while in the checkout line Marsy’s mother was confronted by her daughter’s murderer. Marsy's mother, Marcella, was utterly shocked as she hadn't received any notification from either the Court or the State Attorney that her daughter's killer had been released on Bail just a few days after his booking. Marsy's Law protections vary from State to State but, & sans diving too deeply into it, suffice it to say that here in Florida Marsy's Law effectively “giv[es crime] victims constitutional standing equal to that of the accused and convicted.” That observed, when #HaberPA is retained to serve as a VRA we do so with the same tenacity, zealously & comprehensive care and concern for the victim as we do for the accused in our more traditional role as Criminal Defense Counsel. In your case, while you were initially pleased with your first VRA after a while you felt that his commitment had waned, your were entirely certain that the Assistant State Attorney was not advocating on your behalf & you essentially felt both abandoned & helpless. Your passion for justice led you to seek new counsel, your research led you to #HaberPA, your impression after reading many of our Client Reviews led you to retain me & I happily took over. I will close this aspect of my response by stating that my heart is swollen with pride because of your selflessly telling others that "I am eternally grateful to this man who treated me with respect and like a sister at a time when previous lawyer and prosecution had failed me as a victim." I simply can't imagine anyone penning more meaningful, wonderful words. As to "Act 2" of your saga & as you are Anonymous I can go into some detail. You were stopped for speeding in The Florida Keys (a proverbial capital offense down there, especially as you were in a "Key Deer" area) & upon smelling marijuana a search of your vehicle turned up a felony amount of plant and gummy based THC as well as paraphernalia. You were taken into custody, given both Felony and Misdemeanor Possession charges and detained overnight until your Initial Appearance and Bond Hearing. Because we already had a relationship you contacted me upon release (pro-tip for the folks: you wisely used "your phone call" to contact someone to post bond) & I quickly mapped out and put into place a plan to quash everything. I immediately contacted the Felony Prosecutor & agreed to Waive your Speedy Trial right so as to afford you sufficient time to secure a Medical Marijuana Card / MMC, upon which the State agreed to abandon the felony and instead file a misdemeanor for which you'd be eligible for Diversion / PTI / PTD. Once I provided the State with proof of your MMC they honored their agreement, filed the MM charge at your belated Arraignment (you were never charged with a felony) & agreed to Pretrial Diversion. You successfully completed, we're in the Expungement process now &, amazingly, I got your speeding ticket dismissed. With all of that said, I thank you once again for your astonishing & touching Client Review & wish you the best! Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by Alexander Ripa | June 17, 2024 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Honest and knowledgeable attorney

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

Michael Haber

Replied last June 17, 2024

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

See All Client Reviews

Michael Adam Haber's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Michael
Edward Alan Martinez headshot
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.""

Alexander Jullian Smith-Johnson headshot
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."

John L Nohlgren headshot
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."

Julio Cesar Torrente Esq. headshot
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!"

Rory Gene Safir headshot
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."

Bryan Owens headshot
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."

Jason S. Downs headshot
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."

Michael Paul Gray headshot
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."

Jeffrey M Snyder headshot
Jeffrey Snyder

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Joseph Robert Spencer headshot
Joseph Robert Spencer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Stephen Arnold Black headshot
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."

Michael M. Stover headshot
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."

Michelle Merson headshot
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!!"

Ashley C Puro headshot
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."

Matthew T. Smith headshot
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."

Catherine Ann Drees headshot
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."

Peter Silvio Schiaroli headshot
Peter Schiaroli

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jaime Halscott headshot
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."

Matthew West Kindel headshot
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."

Joseph D. Nohavicka headshot
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."

View All Endorsements
Julio Cesar Torrente Esq. headshot
Julio Torrente

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

John L Nohlgren headshot
John Nohlgren

Criminal defense lawyer

Edward Alan Martinez headshot
Edward Martinez

Criminal defense lawyer

Alexander Jullian Smith-Johnson headshot
Alexander Smith-Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer

Bryan Owens headshot
Bryan Owens

Criminal defense lawyer

Jason S. Downs headshot
Jason Downs

Criminal defense lawyer

Michael Paul Gray headshot
Michael Gray

Medical malpractice lawyer

Stephen Arnold Black headshot
Stephen Black

Personal injury lawyer

Michael M. Stover headshot
Michael Stover

Criminal defense lawyer

Michelle Merson headshot
Michelle Merson

Criminal defense lawyer

Ashley C Puro headshot
Ashley Puro

Family lawyer

Catherine Ann Drees headshot
Catherine Drees

Criminal defense lawyer

Matthew West Kindel headshot
Matthew Kindel

DUI and DWI lawyer

Maria O'Donnell headshot
Maria O'Donnell

Insurance lawyer

Ethan Constantin Timmins headshot
Ethan Timmins

Estate planning lawyer

Zachary Lennon Riback headshot
Zachary Riback

Criminal defense lawyer

Sally A Roberts headshot
Sally Roberts

Personal injury lawyer

Tara Leigh Scott headshot
Tara Scott

Criminal defense lawyer

Richard E Oberdorfer headshot
Richard Oberdorfer

DUI and DWI lawyer

Roy Lee Warren headshot
Roy Warren

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated, AVVO

2020

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2019

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated, AVVO

2019

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2018

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated, AVVO

2018

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2017

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated, Avvo

2017

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2016

Superb 10.0 5 Star Rated, Avvo

2016

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2015

Superb 10.0 5 Star Rating, AVVO.com

2015

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2014

Superb 10.0 5 Star Rating, AVVO.com

2014

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2013

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2012

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2011

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2010

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2009

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2008

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2007

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

Work Experience

2017 - 2018

Pres., #HaberPA

1991 - 2018

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

Associations

2017 - Present

AVVO

Superb 10.0 5-Star Rated

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Statewide)

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Miami chapter)

Life member

Education

N/A

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

law

Speaking Engagements

2024

2024

2023

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

2023

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

2023

2022

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

2022

2022

2022

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

2022

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

2022

2021

2021

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2021

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2021

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

2020

Publications

2016

2016

2016

2016

2016

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2015

2013

CNBC - American Greed Mad Money

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

Michael earned significant contribution points in 2026.

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution