Michael Adam Haber

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Michael Adam Haber

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

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

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

12555 Biscayne Boulevard, # 893, North Miami, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michael

Biography

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

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

At #HaberPA "Its all about Reasonable Doubt"!

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

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

35 years

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

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

35 years

40%
Domestic Violence 10%

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

35 years

10%
Expungement 10%

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

35 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Top Contributor
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Client's Choice
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Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 34 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1991

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

#HaberPA

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

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Online Presence

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Michael Adam Haber's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

271 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 28 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Reliable, Supportive, and Always There When You Need Him

I was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery after a false accusation during an argument with my child’s mother. I had never been involved in the criminal system before, and I was overwhelmed and unsure of what to expect. After bonding out of jail, mutual friends referred me to this attorney, and ...it was the best decision I could’ve made. From the beginning, he took the time to thoroughly review my police report and to understand not only what happened that day, but also the history of my relationship, my role as a father, and the motivations behind the accusation. He explained the entire court process clearly, charged me a very fair fee, gathered and reviewed all the evidence, and guided me step-by-step through every option so I could make the safest and smartest decision for my situation. Throughout the case, my ex—who lives abroad—created a lot of stress by sending conflicting messages to the prosecutor and to my family. Despite the rollercoaster, my attorney kept me informed in real time, answered every call, text, and email without delay, and made sure I did not have to appear in court until the very end. In the end, I had to make a tough but safe choice, and I felt fully supported the entire way. His professionalism, honesty, and constant communication made an extremely difficult process much more manageable. I highly recommend him to anyone facing a similar situation.

Michael Haber

Replied last November 24, 2025

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your thoughtful words in the form of #HaberPA's 270th AVVO Client Review. As you didn't identify yourself I can safely expand on your situation & in so doing hopefully help the folks who read this to better understand both your situation & how I approached it. In fact I'll start with my approach as, while it's unique in every case & custom tailored for each client in practice my protocol is ironically identical for all situations. I approach each case by first reviewing the Police version of events, scouring the Probable Cause Affidavit for any patent factual, legal, procedural or substantive screw-up, loophole or technicality upon which I can capitalize. Once I have an understanding of the client's worst case scenario I go through it with the client, listening to her/his account, asking questions & getting a more complete picture of the facts & circumstances of the case. Once I have that more complete picture I then turn to client specific matters that the State is unlikely to know (not from the client's perspective anyhow) & which can be game changers for the case. Key among them, especially in Domestic Violence cases like this, is my client's history with the complaining witness (aside alert: just as the Prosecutor is certain to refer to my client as "the Defendant" I intentionally use the term "complaining witness" instead of, as the Assistant State Attorney will say, the "victim", & I do so with the intent to dehumanize what is usually the State's most important witness while I concurrently humanize my own client, e.g. "Billy" or "Susie", upon who's shoulder I consistently place my hand), & in this case the history was brutal. Neither you nor your ex wife are U.S. citizens but your child was born here & so he has dual citizenship. When he was 3 years old your wife took him to her home country, refused to return to the States & for 3 years (your son was 6 at the time of the alleged incident) she kept him from you, allowing telephonic visitation as it suited her & allowing you to visit your son in her home country (which is also yours) albeit under the supervision of her & her family. For whatever reasons she came Stateside with your son, agreed to meet you &, unsurprisingly, an argument ensued (aside alert: her rendition to the Police did not comport with yours) leading to her calling the Cops & claiming that you had shoved & slapped her (aside alert: Law Enforcement noted that there were no visible injuries). We scoured the Body Worn Camera footage, went though every Police Report with a fine tooth comb but in the end there was no magic motion work to be performed in your case. With no physical evidence to support her claim yours was an actual "he said she said" case, albeit one in which the State refused to question the integrity of it's complaining witness, adopted the position that if she was lying then it was up to a Jury to decide & thus left you with a binary choice of going to Trial and risking a Jail sentence or accepting a plea & guaranteeing no Jail time (although suffering "collateral consequences", which suck, just not as badly as a cage). Even though this was your first foray into the system & you were otherwise eligible, because your child's mother refused to approve it Diversion wasn't offered, again leaving you with the same binary choice. I became a Trial Lawyer to take cases to Trial (aside alert: as I know that most folks in your situation won't risk losing at Trial I bifurcate my fees, charging a flat pretrial fee & then a per diem / daily Trial fee only if my client allows me to pick a Jury) so on a personal level I never like throwing in the towel (& on a business level it literally costs me money not to go to Trial) but my job is to offer advise so that you, the client, can make the best, most informed decision in your interests. I'm glad that you're happy with your choice & thrilled that you shared your feelings about me with the folks. Gratefully, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by Tori | January 24, 2025

Helpful and Knowledgeable

Mr. Haber dedicated his time to provide a highly informative and insightful response to my inquiry on Avvo. I sincerely appreciated the complimentary support he offered.

Michael Haber

Replied last January 24, 2025

Dear Tori, As an initial matter I want to "especially" thank you for your Client Review (which is #HaberPA's 260th here on AVVO). Why the "special" gratitude? What makes yours exceptional? (Note: These are neither rhetoric questions nor are they meant to diminish any of #HaberPA's other Client Reviews; rather it's simply an honest assessment after more than 41,000+questions answered on AVVO - 41,287 to be precise - & reflecting on my many interactions with Askers such as yourself.) However they may come to me (e.g. referral, the internet, etc.) most (meaning nearly all... likely 98-99%) of #HaberPA's AVVO Client Reviews are submitted by people who hired me to represent them & for whom I provided some legal service. Every now and then someone like you, a person who simply asked a question & received an answer, will take a moment to chime in & share their experience with the rest of the folks. This is rare, & it's even scarcer for the review to be positive, much less a 5-Star Review. Why (note: this question is also rhetoric...) you ask? Observing both that most things in life are neither necessarily "black or white" nor do many things necessarily fit into "cookie-cutter" categories, still in my AVVO experience there are essentially 3 types of "Askers", to wit: The overwhelming majority of Askers who make no comment one way or the other (e.g. they may agree or disagree, like or dislike, be pleased or angry with a given response to their question but in any event you'd never know it because there is no feedback, be it by way of the Asker commenting on a lawyer's response, by their sending an email, following up with a phone call or otherwise providing any indicia of their thought process), an unhealthy chunk (were I to guess then I'd speculate it to be in the 20% arena... yes it is likely that high) provide feedback (in one form or another) which is hostile & outright nasty even (note that a percentage of this faction are incessant & relentless in their baseless rage - it is "baseless" as the responses given are what they are, to wit: mere thoughts & views based upon limited, one-sided proffers without having a complete understanding of the situation & are therefore either blanket statements of the law, circumscribed, albeit educated, conjecture or a statement that the Asker should seek "real world" advise from a fully informed, local lawyer - & some of these unbalanced sorts go so far as to absurdly, inappropriately & maliciously author a negative review - be it on AVVO, Google or elsewhere - or even to file a Bar Complaint) & then there is the opposite end of the spectrum (where you fall) of those who are truly grateful that a professional (oftentimes one who charges $500+/hour) took the time to read, review & reply to their question pro bono (free of charge), whether there's follow-up conversation or not (note that I estimate this group to be far smaller than it's antithesis, roughly 10%, & that those who, like you, actually take the time to author a positive review are few & far between). With that extended explanation you had asked a question which I answered. As I always strive to do I addressed your concerns, provided the rules, pointed you to an on-point YouTube VideoFAQ, suggested a course of action & even outlined the language that, in my estimation & given your situation, I recommended that you should reduce to writing to protect yourself. I provided you with a direct pathway to deal with your predicament & that was followed by your considerately taking the time to author #HaberPA's 260th 5-Star Client Review. I have to tell you (and the all the folks who read this - with a special shout-out to & the heartfelt hope that the unbalanced, oftentimes unhinged and in any event "hostile" 20% are among those reading this unsolicited review) that what you did, your voluntary, unsolicited act, makes all the time spent (volunteered) worthwhile (including dealing with all too many irrational Askers). Gratefully, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer!

I had an outstanding experience with Michael Haber and I couldn't be happier with the outcome of my case. After being stopped by FHP and issued a Notice to Appear for possession, I felt overwhelmed as it was my first time dealing with the legal system. Michael explained the entire process clearly and... provided me with options, prioritizing my goal of resolving the matter quickly and cost-effectively. He kept me updated every step of the way. All was done within weeks, He confirmed my eligibility for diversion and he managed to get the charges dismissed even before arraignment. Throughout the process, Michael was always available to answer my questions and provided exceptional service for a very reasonable fee. If you're looking for a responsive, knowledgeable, and professional attorney, I highly recommend Michael to represent you. His expertise and dedication made a stressful situation much easier to navigate.

Michael Haber

Replied last January 31, 2025

Dear Anonymous, I am elated that you chose to author #HaberPA's 259th 5-Star Client Review on AVVO "incognito" as I'm eager to share 3 detailed facts (to wit: informed choice, remote representation & early intervention) about your case with the folks & I couldn't've done so (not with any level of detail anyhow) had you ID'd yourself. That said let's get to it! INFORMED CHOICE: There are only a few ways that a Criminal Case can resolve (i.e. The State can "No Action" at Arraignment, the defense can levy a successful "Dispositive Pretrial Motion" - e.g. a Motion to Dismiss, Motion to Suppress or Motion for Statutory Immunity pursuant to Florida's Stand Your Ground Law - an agreed Plea Bargain can be brokered, Pretrial Diversion can be offered & successfully completed or the case can proceed to Verdict after either a Bench Trial or a Jury Trial) & it's incumbent on every Criminal Defense Lawyer to explain these options to potential clients. But, so as to offer responsible advise, a responsible Defense Lawyer must know the facts & circumstances, understand the State's case, identify the relative strengths & weaknesses, develop potential Defense Evidence, consider the various "free radicals" / variables in order to present viable paths & if asked then suggest the most prudent path to the Client in light of the Client's unique situation. In your case you reside in The 954 & were stopped by FHP in St. Lucie County for Speeding. The Trooper claimed to smell weed, ordered you out of the car, searched inside & located "leaf" marijuana, a grinder, a "vape pen" & rolling papers in a backpack which was in passenger seat area. The search of the car is at least arguably unlawful (some Florida Courts have held that humans are physically incapable of differentiating illegal THC from lawful hemp via smell & could find that what happened here was an illegal search & seizure, but other Courts look at it differently) & there was a definite legal question about the warrantless search of the backpack. We discussed these facts & you decided that the risks & costs associated with litigating a Motion to Suppress wasn't worth the ease & certainty of securing a dismissal via Diversion. Meantime I directed you to secure a Medical Marijuana Card (both because it's safer to use THC in The Sunshine State with a MMC & also as I expected that I could use it as a bargaining tool) & in the interim we kept our options open. REMOTE REPRESENTATION: Each Florida jurisdiction has it's own idiosyncrasies & as I don't routinely practice in St. Lucie County I'm unfamiliar with their proclivities. As such I suggested that if you wanted to litigate (as opposed to mitigate) then you'd likely be better served by hiring local counsel (who's familiar with the Judge, the Prosecutor & their policies and protocols), but you were adamant that you wanted PTD. As you had no priors & non-violent charges I was relatively sure that you'd qualify & so I opened a dialogue with the local State Attorney's Office, inquiring as to your eligibility & my ability to offer "remote representation". EARLY INTERVENTION: As you came to me within 24 hours of your Arrest (you were not taken into custody, rather you were given a PTA / Promise to Appear / Notice to Appear) I had a large window within which to maneuver, which gave us a strategic advantage (i.e. had you come to me with but a few days before Arraignment then we'd be playing defense instead of offense). It took just over 3 weeks for your file to be uploaded into the Clerk's system & for the State to open their file & during that window 2 critical things happened. First you in fact secured your MMC & second I learned both that you were PTD eligible & that we could navigate the process remotely. That said when I provided The State with your MMC they opted to file "No Information" / administratively dismiss your case (so you won quick, cheap & entirely). Thanks for the leap of faith & for your kind, nameless words. Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Professional, Straigh-forward, Knows Every Letter of the Law

Mike Haber was referred to me last year by a family relative who had contracted his services for a DUI charge back in 2014. Last year, I needed legal representation for a DUI charge. As I was considering various options, Mr. Haber was presented to me as a sharp, no-nonsense attorney who proceeds wi...th the handling of client cases with a commanding understanding of every letter of the law and legal process. It also helped immensely that DUI/BUI/DWI is one of his core competencies. Further, the fact that Mike Haber was born and raised in Miami and came up through the ranks of the Miami/Florida court system, makes it a little more comforting because he seemingly knows everybody in the building, and is familiar with most (if not all) of the police departments. That's an advantage, because he can give you a good idea of what to expect depending on who's involved and/or presiding over your case. Mike Haber is DETAILED, yet CONCISE; FIRM, but FAIR. He will line you out on every step of the process and make sure you are clear on everything that he is doing, as well as what he needs from you. At no point during the legal process will you be lost or unclear. He will not waste your time with fluff, as he values his own time, so he goes out of his way to make sure you are lined out on where things stand at all times. To put it bluntly - Mike Haber is probably the best legal bang-for-your-buck attorney you will find in Miami. While I hope to never need his services again, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone I know, and especially those I know well. Thank you, #HaberPA

Michael Haber

Replied last August 27, 2024

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your kind words in the form of #HaberPA's 248th Client Review on AVVO! As you're "Anonymous" I'm comfortable in discussing your situation with the folks, but before I do I want to take a moment to say that there aren't many things that make me feel prouder than receiving a referral from someone whom I previously represented, & this is most especially so when the referring source is a loved one of the new potential client. This always touches me on a very personal level as it implicitly speaks volumes about the degree of confidence, faith & trust that I must necessarily have instilled in the prior client / referral source in order for her / him to recommend #HaberPA to her / his loved one. That said, & as to your statement that "DUI/BUI/DWI is one of his core competencies", over the course of 32+ years #HaberPA has represented folks in literally hundreds of DUI / BUI cases, but I'd be remiss were I not to note that we're also highly proficient in general criminal defense litigation "from Misdemeanors to Mayhem to Murder, from DUI to Disorderly Conduct to Domestic Violence, from Shoplifting to Stalking to Solicitation, from Theft to Trespass to Tampering" & beyond. Still, we're talking DUI, & while we wish a DUI/BUI on no one, should you find yourself on the wrong side of Officer Unfriendly then while we can't physically be there to help you on the roadside there are plenty of "Pro-Tips" that we can offer (many of which you can find on #MichaelHaberLaw - #HaberPA's YouTube channel / VideoFAQ which presently has 401 short, informative and entertaining "Webisodes", many of which are dedicated to DUI, BUI & DMV concerns) which, if you bear in mind, may well serve your interests in the long term even if not in the short term (i.e. as many a Cop has unaffectedly opined, "You may beat the rap but you won't beat the ride"). In your case you were stopped because you ran a stop sign that happened to be perpendicular to a manned squad car. The Stop Officer claimed that you took 2 blocks to pull over, during which time you almost caused a traffic accident at another intersection at which you also reportedly failed to stop & when you did ultimate pull over you were several feet off of the curb, thus obstructing traffic. Claiming to observe all of the "tell tale" signs of impairment he offered & you agreed to take Roadside Sobriety Tests / Field Sobriety Tests (which you did not perform to the Officer's standards) & you refused to provide a breath sample / blow into a Breathalyzer / Intoxilyzer after which you were arrested. We secured & reviewed the Body Worn Camera / BWC footage & you were objectively impaired. Because of the indisputable video footage we knew that we didn't have a viable Trial case but as you had no priors were were able to secure your entry into, & your ultimate successful completion of, DUI Diversion, resulting in a "break-down" to a "Wet-Reckless" (i.e. a "withhold of adjudication" to Reckless Driving & a dismissal of the DUI), which given the facts was your best case scenario. That said & for the benefit of others DUI Investigators almost never tell you that FST's are voluntary & that you DO NOT have to take them; rather they merely "offer" them to you with all of the accoutrements & color of authority (usually including a proverbial "Gaggle of Gendarme" uncomfortably surrounding you) which almost always results in the driver's acquiescence. Had you refused FSTs & breath (i.e. a "double refusal) then the State's "evidence" would have have been limited to uncorroborated Police subjective observations & we'd've had a far better defense case. Your lack of priors gave you an option that anyone with a prior DUI, or who's involved in a traffic crash or who suffers from any of the many "diversion disqualifiers" would be denied. Anyhow it worked out well for you, I'm thrilled that you're happy & I hope that you don't have to refer me to any of your loved ones. Ty again! Fondly, MAH/Esq. #HaberPA

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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

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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

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"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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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

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2015

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2015

2013

CNBC - American Greed Mad Money

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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Michael earned significant contribution points in 2026.

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